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December 20, 2012 -
From the field
Born This Way Foundation to Host Interactive Tailgate
The Born Brave Bus Tour will connect youth with local resources in their communities in an effort to inspire bravery and promote self-acceptance. Partners include the MacArthur-supported YOUMedia and the Chicago Hive Learning Network. Read More
December 9, 2012 -
Video
"Museums and Libraries Awarded $1.2M to Build Learning Labs"
From Education Week
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November 29, 2012 -
Press release
34 Chicago Groups Form Hive Network to Engage Kids in Innovative Learning; New Funding Supports Expansion
This creative collaboration is set to expand as a result of $2.2 million in new support announced today by MacArthur in partnership with the Burberry Foundation. Read More
November 26, 2012 -
Info sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
November 25, 2012 -
Video
"In This Minecraft Classroom Digital Citizenship 101 Is The Topic Of Play"
From Fast Company
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November 15, 2012 -
Publication
Gaps in Perception about Teens’ Online Behavior
Research released by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) explores the online generation gap between parents and teens and reveals a number of disparities in their views about online safety. Read More
November 7, 2012 -
From the field
New Grants Support Innovative Learning Labs at Libraries and Museums
The 12 winners – five museums and seven libraries – will receive a total of $1.2 million to plan and design the labs, where teens will use both digital and traditional media that promote creativity, critical thinking ... Read More
November 2, 2012 -
In the Media
"Funders Set New Round of Support for STEM Teachers"
From Education Week
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October 25, 2012 -
From the field
Partnership Initiative to Help Identify, Prepare, Retain STEM Teachers
100Kin10 announced the creation of the Innovation Fund II to invest in entrepreneurial approaches to bringing more STEM teachers to American classrooms. Read More
October 4, 2012 -
From the field
New Partnership will Support Mentoring of Youth in Illinois
With support from MacArthur, the Illinois Mentoring Partnership will provide resources, technical assistance, heightened public awareness, and advocacy for the state’s mentoring initiatives. Read More
October 3, 2012 -
Publication
Learning Outside of School
Because schools are not the only institutions in which learning takes place, a new report examines what is distinctive about the quality of learning in “not-school” settings, such as summer camps, music lessons, and home activities. Read More
