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January 27, 2013 - In the Media
Report Calls for Increased Funding for Juvenile Justice Efforts
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January 20, 2013 - Publication
Evaluating Recruitment of Migrant Workers
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante has released a report on substantial defects in the current H-2 program’s recruitment systems, stating that many temporary workers are routinely subjected to fraud, charged illegal fees, and threatened ... Read More
January 17, 2013 - Publication
Mapping the Use of Internet Surveillance and Censorship Technology
Citizen Lab, an Internet research group based at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, has released a report documenting the use of American-made Internet surveillance and censorship technology by more than a ... 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
January 10, 2013 - Publication
Center for Responsible Lending: Qualified Mortgages Protect Borrowers
The Center for Responsible Lending has published a fact sheet to help consumers navigate the qualified mortgage borrowing process. Read More
January 10, 2013 - From the field
Mexico Launches Initiative to Protect Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
Insecurity in Mexico has resulted in mounting pressures against activists and journalists in Mexico, causing some to flee or cease their work for fear of retaliation. Read More
January 10, 2013 - Publication
Assessing the Effect of Social Benefits
The December 2012 issue of the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis (JBCA) explores whether government programs that benefit individuals improve the broader well-being of society. Read More
January 9, 2013 - Publication
Boosting Energy Transparency to Preserve Affordable Housing
A new report from the Institute for Market Transformation analyzes energy transparency in the multifamily housing sector and finds that the nation’s multifamily housing stock holds potential for major energy efficiency gains. Read More
January 6, 2013 - Publication
U.S. Administration Spends More on Immigration Than all Other Federal Law Enforcement Combined
The Migration Policy Institute describes the totality of U.S. immigration enforcement initiatives, including border enforcement, visa controls and travel screening, information and interoperability of data systems, workplace enforcement, the criminal justice system and immigration enforcement ... Read More
December 21, 2012 - Publication
Youth Movements for Social Change
A series of papers published by Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society provides insight into youth movements for social change and the roles played by youth organizations in shaping young people’s worldviews. Read More
December 20, 2012 - From the field
Born This Way Foundation to Host Interactive Tailgate
The Born Brave Bus Tour will connect youth with local resources in their communities in an effort to inspire bravery and promote self-acceptance. Partners include the MacArthur-supported YOUMedia and the Chicago Hive Learning Network. Read More
December 17, 2012 - From the field
Understanding and Managing State Health Care Costs
The State Health Care Spending Project is a joint initiative of the Pew Center on the States and MacArthur. Read More
December 13, 2012 - From the field
Studying the Impact of New Technology on Democratic Institutions
Opening Government, a MacArthur supported research initiative, seeks to study the impact of technology on democratic institutions in the United States and globally. Read More
December 12, 2012 - In the Media
"Mayor Emanuel Touts Expansion of Chicago’s Open Data Effort, and This is Why You Should Care"
From WBEZ Chicago
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