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August 1, 2013 - In the Media
"To '60s Civil Rights Hero, Math Is Kids' Formula For Success"
From NPR
Robert Parris Moses, MacArthur Fellow, 1982 Read More
Robert Parris Moses, MacArthur Fellow, 1982 Read More
July 30, 2013 - In the Media
"Study Says N.C. Better Than Most At Handling Tax Dollars"
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July 29, 2013 - From the field
Juvenile Justice Reform Advances in Illinois
Helping to realize a goal of the Foundation's Models for Change initiative to "right-size" the juvenile justice system, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds charged ... Read More
July 29, 2013 - Press release
Report Finds Cost-Benefit Analyses Improve Budget Choices & Taxpayer Results
A new report shows cost-benefit analyses have helped states make better investments of public dollars by identifying programs and policies that deliver high returns. However, the majority of states are not yet consistently using this approach ... Read More
July 29, 2013 - In the Media
"Want Better Government? Use Cost-Benefit Analysis"
From Marketplace
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July 25, 2013 - In the Media
"A Summer of Data Hacking Social Problems"
From The New York Times Blog Read More
July 20, 2013 - In the Media
"Connected In Color"
From the San Diego Union Tribune
Liza Lou, MacArthur Fellow, 2002 Read More
Liza Lou, MacArthur Fellow, 2002 Read More
July 18, 2013 - In the Media
"A Q&A With Chemist and MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Recipient Wilma Subra, on the Mayflower Oil Spill"
From the Arkansas Times
Wilma Subra, MacArthur Fellow, 1999 Read More
Wilma Subra, MacArthur Fellow, 1999 Read More
July 17, 2013 - In the Media
"Library's Effort Provides Much Needed Computer Time to KC Students"
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July 16, 2013 - In the Media
"Summer Learning to Earn 'Digital Badges'"
From Catalyst Chicago Read More
July 16, 2013 - Publication
Projections Show Significant Changes in Long-Term Budget Outlook
Recent legislation and other factors have substantially improved the long-term budget outlook, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). Read More
July 15, 2013 - From the field
Housing Partnership Equity Trust Acquires Second Property
The MacArthur-supported Housing Partnership Equity Trust has expanded its portfolio by purchasing a multifamily property in California. Read More
July 14, 2013 - In the Media
"Harris: Finding 'Real People' to Test Civic Apps"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
