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Youth

This page brings together content related to youth from across the Foundation's grantmaking.

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March 6, 2014 - Event

2014 Digital Media and Learning Conference

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December 16, 2013 - Event

8th Annual Models for Change National Conference

More information on this event can be found on the Models for Change website. Read More
June 19, 2013 - Video
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What is a Badge?

How do we recognize and value the way we learn today? Badges are a new idea to recognize the learning that happens anywhere and share it in the places that matter. Watch
June 19, 2013 - In The Media

"Illinois Ranks 5th in Decreasing Number of Incarcerated Youth"

From WBEZ Chicago
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Youth Incarcerations Drop 50 Percent in State"

From the Connecticut Post
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Report Singles Out 9 States, Including Texas, for Turnaround in Adopting Policies to Reduce Youth Incarceration"

From The Dallas Morning News
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Wisconsin a Top 9 State in Reducing Youth Incarceration"

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Ohio Praised for Fewer Youth Incarcerations"

From The Columbus Dispatch
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June 18, 2013 - Publication
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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
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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

Digital Media and Learning

MacArthur's grantmaking aims to determine how digital media are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic life.

Juvenile Justice

MacArthur supports reform in 32 states and a national movement to improve the lives of young people in trouble with the law, while enhancing public safety and holding young offenders accountable for their actions.

Research Network on Adolescent Development & Juvenile Justice

Seeking to expand the base of knowledge about juvenile crime and delinquency; to improve decision making in the current system; and to prepare the way for the next generation of reform.

Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood

Young adulthood is an overlooked era. Yet ages 18 to 30 is a time of profound change. This research network studies this developmental period, shedding light on what it means to become an adult in America.

Research Network on Youth and Participatory Politics

Exploring the nature and extent of young people's use of digital communications tools, social media and the Internet, and how those tools influences their engagement with participatory politics

Research Network on Youth Mental Health Care

Seeking to identify scientifically validated mental health treatments for children and adolescents and develop strategies to bring appropriate, effective, and efficient care to young people with mental illness