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November 28, 2007 - From the field
Court Rules that Roma Children Denied Education
Information from the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights and Human Rights Watch helped provide the basis for a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights involving discrimination against Roma children ... Read More
November 18, 2007 - From the field
Study Finds Overburdened Juvenile Justice System in Illinois, Brings Quick Action
Illinois juvenile defenders lack the time, support, and resources to represent effectively indigent children in court, according to a new report by MacArthur grantees the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University School of Law ... Read More
November 14, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch at the Digital Media and Learning Forum
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch discusses the Foundation's interest in learning how youth learn and interact in virtual worlds like Second Life. Read More
November 7, 2007 - From the field
Digital Media and Learning Competition Attracts Over 1,000 Applications
A total of 1,010 applications were received for fewer than 30 awards in a $2 million digital media and learning competition sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation and managed by HASTAC. The competition aims to identify ... Read More
November 7, 2007 - From the field
Illinois Bill Limits Long-Term Access to Information on Juvenile Sex Offenders
MacArthur grantee the Juvenile Justice Initiative helped forge an alliance between Illinois prosecutors and public defenders to pass a bill – over the objections of Governor Rod Blagojevich – that limits long-term access to information about juvenile sex ... Read More
November 1, 2007 - Publication
An Assessment of Access to Counsel & Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
This report by the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University's Blum Legal Clinic and the National Juvenile Defender Center provides an overview of young people's access to counsel and the quality of ... Read More
October 3, 2007 - From the field
Drop in Number of Illinois Youth Sent to Prison
Chicago’s Cook County juvenile court sent nearly 400 fewer youths to state prisons between 1997 and 2004 because they were referred instead to community-based support services, according to a new report by the Annie E ... Read More
September 5, 2007 - From the field
Better Models for Juvenile Justice
Governors Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of Louisiana, Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania, and Chris Gregoire of Washington discuss the success of juvenile justice system reform in their states in the context of ... Read More
August 22, 2007 - Commentary
Better Models for Juvenile Justice
The governors of four states examine the progress, challenges, and promising developments in the effort to reform juvenile justice. Read More
August 14, 2007 - Press release
MacArthur Announces $2 Million New Digital Media and Learning Competition
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced today a public competition that will award $2 million in funding to emerging leaders, communicators, and innovators shaping the field of digital media and learning. Read More
August 8, 2007 - Press release
Virtual World Residents to Gather in Chicago
The Second Life Community Convention on August 24-26 will feature a series of events examining the increasing presence of social justice organizations with support from MacArthur. Read More
July 23, 2007 - Speech
Speeches and Commentary Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Westport, Connecticut, Public Library
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how video games can positively affect young people's learning. Read More
June 27, 2007 - From the field
New Guidelines Mandated to Ensure Balanced Juvenile Justice System in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare issued new guidelines to counties last month directing them to conduct self-assessments based on policy statements and tools developed under MacArthur’s Models for Change juvenile justice reform initiative. The ... Read More
June 22, 2007 - Press release
MacArthur to Explore the Role of Philanthropy in Virtual Worlds
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, which last year launched a $50 million initiative to build the field of digital media and learning, will explore the role of philanthropy in virtual worlds. Read More
June 22, 2007 - Speech
“Philanthropy in Virtual Worlds,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton in Second Life
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges foundations to assist and invest in organizations that address social issues within virutal worlds and to encourage in-world philathropy discussions in places like Second Life. Read More