News in “Youth”
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June 18, 2013 - Publication
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
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
June 13, 2013 - In the Media
"Clinton Project Promotes ‘Open Badges’ Online Credentials"
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June 13, 2013 - Press release
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
June 11, 2013 - In the Media
"Latinos Key in New Task Force to Link Internet and Learning"
From NBC Latino
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June 10, 2013 - From the field
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
June 7, 2013 - From the field
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
May 30, 2013 - From the field
Juvenile Justice Reform Victories in Georgia
With assistance from the Foundation-supported National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems, Georgia recently saw significant juvenile justice reforms. Read More
May 29, 2013 - In the Media
"Classroom of the Future may be Digital, Says Education Secretary"
From youthtoday.org
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May 28, 2013 - Press release
Leaning Continues with ‘Summer of Making and Connecting’
The summer campaign is an open invitation to develop a range of activities that will allow educators, young people and others to sample Connected Learning. Read More
May 26, 2013 - Publication
Partnership Supports Juvenile Justice Reform in Pennsylvania
The report profiles the partnership between Pennsylvania's Juvenile Justice and Dilinquency Prevention Committee and MacArthur’s Models for Change juvenile justice reform initiative. Read More
May 17, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Existing and Needed Research in Secondary Education
The report reviews evidence to date on post-primary education and highlights gaps in the literature, with a focus on identifying policies that should be given the highest priority for future research. Read More
May 17, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Juvenile Justice Progress in Illinois
A report from the John Howard Association of Illinois (JHA), a non-partisan prison watchdog group, states that the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is making strides toward research-driven reforms, but that significant progress is yet to ... Read More