News in “Youth”
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June 27, 2012 - From the field
Interactive Online Magazine Produced by Chicago Students
Sixth graders from across Chicago have teamed together to create and produce the second issue of the Digital Youth Network interactive online magazine. Read More
June 25, 2012 - From the field
Webinar Series on Education in the Digital Age
A weekly webinar series provides information on ways to reimagine education in light of the expanding digital and global world. The MacArthur-supported series features experts in the field addressing issues like democratizing education, game-like learning, digital ... Read More
June 25, 2012 - Publication
Study Finds Young People Using New Media for Participatory Politics
Substantial numbers of young people across racial and ethnic groups are engaging in “participatory politics” Read More
June 25, 2012 - From the field
Supreme Court Eliminates Mandatory Life Without Parole for Juveniles
U.S. Supreme Court ruled that juveniles may not be sentenced automatically to life without the possibility of parole for homicide. Related research by the MacArthur Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice was cited ... Read More
June 13, 2012 - In the Media
"'Digital Badges' Would Represent Students' Skill Acquisition"
From Education Week
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June 5, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in India
This info sheet covers MacArthur’s grantmaking in India which primarily supports programs to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity and advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people. Read More
June 4, 2012 - Commentary
Commentary: The Power of Educating Girls
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci comments on the importance and valuable effects of educating girls in developing countries. Read More
June 1, 2012 - Press release
Philanthropic Groups Partner to Increase Participation in Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The organizations will provide up to $5 million for efforts to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for marginalized children, especially girls, in developing countries. Read More
May 27, 2012 - Publication
Five Strategies: Corporate Efforts to Improve Global Education
Scaling up corporate and social investments could improve education in the developing world, according to this paper by the Center for Universal Education at Brookings. Read More
May 10, 2012 - From the field
Most Young Adults Receive Significant Financial Assistance from Family
Research finds that most young adults receive financial assistance from their family and that the average annual transfers is roughly $7,500. Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Bringing Culture-Specific Juvenile Justice Programs to Tribal Communities
Juvenile justice advocates at the University of Washington, part of MacArthur’s Models for Change initiative, will use a “cultural enhancement” model to bring evidence-based practices to Native American communities. Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums: Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for its MacArthur-supported Learning Labs grant program. Read More
April 15, 2012 - From the field
Program to Educate and Empower Young People Expands
The MacArthur-supported OneWorld UK project "Learning about Living" has seen 400,000 queries to its SMS platform and over 110,000 students participate in its eLearning program. Read More
March 28, 2012 - In the Media
"Girl Scouts Can Earn a Badge by Creating an App that Creates a Badge"
From the Chicago Sun-Times Read More