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June 18, 2013 - Publication
Nine States Leading the Nation in Juvenile Justice Reform
The number of youth confined in state and county facilities has declined dramatically in nine states that are leading the nation on juvenile justice reforms. Read More
June 14, 2013 - From the field
Twelve Nonprofits Receive Nearly $1 Million to Support Hive NYC Learning Network
The Hive NYC Learning Network, a coalition of museums, libraries, after-school clubs, and informal learning spaces creates Connected Learning opportunities for youth. Read More
June 14, 2013 - In the Media
"Award-Winning Filmmaker Has Rare Key Role in Surveillance Leaks; Merger of Art, Journalism"
June 13, 2013 - In the Media
"Clinton Project Promotes ‘Open Badges’ Online Credentials"
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June 13, 2013 - Press release
Better Futures for 2 Million Americans Through Open Badges
President Bill Clinton announced a Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to massively expand access to a new method of academic and technical skills assessment known as Open Badges. Read More
June 11, 2013 - In the Media
"Chicago Tactics Put Major Dent in Killing Trend"
From The New York Times
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June 11, 2013 - In the Media
"Latinos Key in New Task Force to Link Internet and Learning"
From NBC Latino
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June 10, 2013 - From the field
Aspen Institute Launches Task Force on Learning and the Internet
The task force is comprised of 20 thought leaders with diverse perspectives in learning, innovation, and safety. Read More
June 7, 2013 - From the field
Chicago Teens Flock to YOUmedia to Create, Innovate, and Hang Out
Since opening in 2009, the MacArthur-supported YOUmedia Chicago — a learning center for teens at the Harold Washington Library downtown — is attracting between 350 and 500 teenagers a week. Read More
June 7, 2013 - In the Media
"Jim Hettinger: Labor Mobility Affects on Home Ownership"
From the Battle Creek Inquirer
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June 7, 2013 - From the field
Revealing Immigration Issues Through Data
Web developers, journalists, and software engineers joined forces at the Chicago Migrahack, a “hackathon” designed to promote the use of technology and open data to reveal issues surrounding immigration. Read More
June 6, 2013 - In the Media
"What Would the World Be Like if Life Span Were to Increase Dramatically?"
From the Chicago Tribune
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