News in “Youth”
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April 1, 2013 - Press release
Groups Announce Nearly $18M in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The partnership of five philanthropic organizations will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
April 1, 2013 - Article
Call for Proposals: Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur and several philanthropic partners announced a call for proposals for projects to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
March 25, 2013 - In the Media
"New Grant Programs: Spotlight on Girls' Education Around the Globe"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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March 22, 2013 - From the field
Examining the Cost of a Youthful Mistake
"Mistakes Kids Make" is a storytelling project that advocates for juvenile justice reform that veers toward rehabilitation for young offenders and away from a punitive, unforgiving, and outdated system. Read More
March 22, 2013 - In the Media
“Education Under Arrest – Restructuring Juvenile Justice”
From PBS.org
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March 21, 2013 - Publication
Lessons Learned in Juvenile Justice Reform
A series of research briefs aggregates key learnings emerging from MacArthur’s multi-state juvenile justice initiative. Read More
March 18, 2013 - In the Media
"Learning Labs: Transforming Youth from Digital Consumers to Creators"
From The Association of Science-Technology Centers
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March 15, 2013 - From the field
Mozilla Launches Open-Source Digital Badge Software
Open Badges software allows any organization to issue verified online learning badges and any individual to receive and collect those badges. Read More
March 10, 2013 - From the field
Chicago Children to Earn Digital 'Badges' in Citywide Learning Initiative
More than 143 organizations have joined the Summer of Learning initiative, offering summer programs for thousands of children. Read More
March 10, 2013 - Publication
National Juvenile Defense Standards Published
The National Juvenile Defender Center has published the National Juvenile Defense Standards, which provide a comprehensive summary of the role and complex duties of the juvenile defender in the 21st century juvenile court system. Read More
March 5, 2013 - In the Media
"New 'SimCity' Tries to Link with Schools"
From the San Francisco Chronicle
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March 4, 2013 - In the Media
"NU law center, SW Side community group win MacArthur grants"
From the Chicago Tribune
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March 4, 2013 - In the Media
"Video Game Invades Classroom, Scores Education Points"
From USA Today
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