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October 3, 2011 - In the Media
8 Ways Tech-Based Foundations Are Changing Philanthropy
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September 30, 2011 - From the field
Chicago Public Schools Adopts New Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Chicago Public Schools adopted MacArthur grantee Common Sense Media's Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum in compliance with state rules for annual, age-appropriate Internet safety instruction. Read More
September 29, 2011 - Press release
Engaging the Public Domain
The International Journal of Learning and Media devoted an entire issue to the changing relationships between learning and media across a wide range of forms and settings. Read More
September 23, 2011 - From the field
First Round of Winners of Apps 4 Metro Chicago Announced
Apps 4 Metro Chicago, the first ever regionally-based open data civic apps challenge, announced the first round of winners. Read More
September 22, 2011 - In the Media
Chicago Apps Contest Winner SpotHero Fills Spaces in Tough-to-Park Neighborhoods
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September 20, 2011 - In the Media
Innovative tinkering lands UW professor $500,000
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September 15, 2011 - Press release
Digital Media & Learning Competition Provides $2 Million for Innovations in Digital Badges
Digital badges can be used to help people learn; demonstrate their skills and knowledge; unlock job, education and civic opportunities, and open new pipelines to talent. Read More
September 5, 2011 - Press release
Encyclopedia of Life Redesigned and Expanded
The Encyclopedia of Life, which offers information on nearly 700,000 species, launched a redesigned and expanded website. Read More
August 5, 2011 - From the field
Assessing the Impact of MacArthur's Digital Media & Learning Grantmaking
Heather Weiss of the Harvard Family Research Project discusses her work assessing how MacArthur's grantmaking has impacted the field of digital media and learning. Read More
June 30, 2011 - From the field
New U.S. Government Website Focuses on Digital Literacy Tools
DigitalLiteracy.gov provides libraries, schools, and workforce training centers with tools to help teach computer and digital literacy skills and features a number of MacArthur grantees and supported research. Read More
June 24, 2011 - From the field
Apps for Metro Chicago Illinois Competition Launched
The first ever regionally-based open government software challenge — Apps for Metro Chicago Illinois — was launched in Chicago. With $50,000 in support from MacArthur for developer awards and access to nearly 200 data sets from Chicago ... Read More
June 24, 2011 - From the field
Increasing Digital Access in Chicago Neighborhoods
The MacArthur-supported Smart Communities program works to increase digital access and use by families, businesses, and other institutions in five moderate- and low-income Chicago neighborhoods. The program, which offers tech trainings, business networks, and summer jobs ... Read More
June 17, 2011 - Press release
IMLS Releases Grant Guidelines for Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces the availability of application guidelines for the “Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums” project, funded jointly by IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. Read More
June 16, 2011 - From the field
Call for Applications: Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
A new funding initiative of the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the MacArthur Foundation is accepting applications for up to $100,000 to plan and design learning labs in museums and libraries across the ... Read More
June 1, 2011 - Publication
YOUMedia Chicago: A Snapshot of Year One
A new report by the Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago documents the opportunities and challenges of the first year of YOUMedia, a youth-centered digital learning space at the Chicago Public Library. Read More
