April 1, 2013 - Press Release
Groups Announce Nearly $18M in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The partnership of five philanthropic organizations will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
April 1, 2013 - Article
Call for Proposals: Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur and several philanthropic partners announced a call for proposals for projects to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
March 29, 2013 - Video
Investing in Girl's Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The MacArthur Foundation's Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries program aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary education, with the expectation that advances will have positive implications for both girls and ...
WatchMarch 25, 2013 - In The Media
"New Grant Programs: Spotlight on Girls' Education Around the Globe"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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March 15, 2013 - From The Field
Mozilla Launches Open-Source Digital Badge Software
Open Badges software allows any organization to issue verified online learning badges and any individual to receive and collect those badges. Read More
March 14, 2013 - Event
Digital Media & Learning Conference 2013
More information on the event is available on the DMLcentral website.
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March 10, 2013 - From The Field
Chicago Children to Earn Digital 'Badges' in Citywide Learning Initiative
More than 143 organizations have joined the Summer of Learning initiative, offering summer programs for thousands of children. Read More
February 8, 2013 - From The Field
Pittsburgh Launches Hive Learning Network
Pittsburgh’s new Hive Learning Network will expand the boundaries of learning for young people beyond schools to other important community institutions like museums, libraries, afterschool programs, and community centers. Read More
January 15, 2013 - In The Media
"Connected Learning: An Agenda for Social Change"
From The Huffington Post
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January 15, 2013 - Publication
Interdisciplinary Researchers Propose New Framework for Learning
Inequities in skills attainment, achievement gaps among ethnicities, and a disconnect between classroom learning and the everyday lives and interests of young people are troubling trends that signify the need for a new framework of learning. Read More
