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May 17, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Existing and Needed Research in Secondary Education
The report reviews evidence to date on post-primary education and highlights gaps in the literature, with a focus on identifying policies that should be given the highest priority for future research. Read More
May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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May 15, 2013 - In the Media
"Gearing Up for a Summer of Making, Connecting and Learning by Doing"
From The New York Times
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May 14, 2013 - In the Media
"In India, Organization of Learning Centers Seeks to Spark Enthusiasm for School"
From PBS NewsHour
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May 10, 2013 - In the Media
"Facebook, Mozilla and the MacArthur Foundation Team Up for a Hackathon to Build a Better Web"
From BetaBeat
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May 9, 2013 - Press release
Grant Competition to Provide $150,000 for Summer Youth Programs
Museums, Libraries, Nonprofits Encouraged to Launch Programs as Part of 5th Digital Media and Learning Competition To Improve the Online Experience for Young People. Read More
May 3, 2013 - In the Media
"Three-Month Summer Learning Program Launched in Pittsburgh to Engage Teens in Digital Media and Maker Culture"
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April 26, 2013 - Article
About the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur operates with the belief that the scale and complexity of challenges to secondary education and the range of involved actors requires a collaborative approach. Read More
April 19, 2013 - Press release
MacArthur and Partners Launch Project:Connect
MacArthur, Facebook, Mozilla, and the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today announced a series of activities to advance healthy online experiences so young people can more easily make smart and responsible choices on the Internet. Read More
April 19, 2013 - In the Media
"Facebook 'Hacks' Teen Safety with Project:Connect"
From C|NET
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April 18, 2013 - In the Media
"Tucsonan Helps Youth Find Their Voices"
From the Arizona Jewish Post
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April 10, 2013 - Info sheet
Investing in Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries
MacArthur’s international secondary education grantmaking aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary level learning, with the expectation that advances will have positive implicationsfor both girls and boys.
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April 2, 2013 - In the Media
"Five Foundations Announce $18 Million in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries"
From Philanthropy News Digest
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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
