News in “Youth”
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January 27, 2013 - In the Media
Report Calls for Increased Funding for Juvenile Justice Efforts
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January 15, 2013 - In the Media
"Connected Learning: An Agenda for Social Change"
From The Huffington Post
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January 15, 2013 - In the Media
"The Safety Zone: Inside a School Where No Student's Needs are Too Tough"
From MinnPost
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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
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 9, 2012 - In the Media
"Museums and Libraries Awarded $1.2M to Build Learning Labs"
From Education Week
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November 30, 2012 - In the Media
"Arts Groups to Benefit From Grant"
From the Chicago Tribune
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November 29, 2012 - Press release
34 Chicago Groups Form Hive Network to Engage Kids in Innovative Learning; New Funding Supports Expansion
This creative collaboration is set to expand as a result of $2.2 million in new support announced today by MacArthur in partnership with the Burberry Foundation. Read More
November 26, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
November 25, 2012 - In the Media
"In This Minecraft Classroom Digital Citizenship 101 Is The Topic Of Play"
From Fast Company
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November 21, 2012 - In the Media
"The Promise of Juvenile Court"
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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November 15, 2012 - Publication
Evaluating Public Education in Illinois
An assessment of Illinois public education shows that the state’s academic performance has remained flat for much of the past decade, and asserts that absent serious effort and change, its prospects for improvement are slim. Read More
November 15, 2012 - In the Media
"Can Teen Brain Development Help Explain Juvenile Crime?"
From Minnesota Public Radio
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November 15, 2012 - Publication
Gaps in Perception about Teens’ Online Behavior
Research released by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) explores the online generation gap between parents and teens and reveals a number of disparities in their views about online safety. Read More