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June 27, 2012 - From the field
Interactive Online Magazine Produced by Chicago Students
Sixth graders from across Chicago have teamed together to create and produce the second issue of the Digital Youth Network interactive online magazine. Read More
June 25, 2012 - From the field
Webinar Series on Education in the Digital Age
A weekly webinar series provides information on ways to reimagine education in light of the expanding digital and global world. The MacArthur-supported series features experts in the field addressing issues like democratizing education, game-like learning, digital ... Read More
June 25, 2012 - Publication
Study Finds Young People Using New Media for Participatory Politics
Substantial numbers of young people across racial and ethnic groups are engaging in “participatory politics” Read More
June 13, 2012 - In the Media
"'Digital Badges' Would Represent Students' Skill Acquisition"
From Education Week
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April 30, 2012 - Commentary
Bridging the Gap: Technology & Civic Change
MacArthur Program Officer for Community & Economic Development Alaina Harkness notes how digital technology can support philanthropy's efforts to connect experts and practitioners. Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums: Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for its MacArthur-supported Learning Labs grant program. Read More
April 9, 2012 - Publication
Neuroscience Gains Traction in American Courtrooms
An article co-authored by MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience chair Owen Jones finds that American court cases involving neuroscientific law doubled between 2006 and 2009. Read More
April 7, 2012 - Commentary
MacArthur's Julia Stasch, Colleagues On Why You Should Visit a Library
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch and her counterparts at the Gates and Knight Foundations emphasize the continued importance of public libraries in contemporary culture. Read More
March 28, 2012 - In the Media
"Girl Scouts Can Earn a Badge by Creating an App that Creates a Badge"
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March 26, 2012 - In the Media
"Motorola, MentorMob Team with Girl Scouts on App Project"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
March 21, 2012 - From the field
Study Maps Networks on Russian Twitter
A new report from Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society delineates several networks within Russia’s Twitter ecosystem centered on topics ranging from politics to music to geographical position. Read More
March 11, 2012 - In the Media
"Reason Silicon Valley Hasn't Built a Good Health App"
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March 7, 2012 - From the field
Research Papers Focus on Bullying and Digital Citizenship
Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, both MacArthur grantees, published a series of working papers on issues affecting young people. Read More
March 3, 2012 - Press release
Badges for Lifelong Learning Competition Winners Announced
The Competition links designers, entrepreneurs, technologists and educators with leading business and industry organizations to build digital badge systems and explore the ways badges can demonstrate knowledge and civic opportunities. Read More
