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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
Juvenile Justice, Justice, United States
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 & Learning, Education, Technology, United States
June 13, 2013 - Press release
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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
Digital Badges, Digital Media & Learning, Education, Technology, United States
June 10, 2013 - From the field
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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
Digital Media & Learning, Education, Technology, United States
June 7, 2013 - From the field
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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
Digital Media & Learning, Chicago, Technology, United States

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