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National, city movements confronts 'State of Black Children'
Source: The Baltimore Sun
In the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, I thought I'd share this report released earlier this week, which takes a crucial and comprehensive look at the 'State of Black Children and Families.'The report, a joint project by the Children's Defense Fund on behalf of the…
Resource type: News
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Translational Research Institute Queensland receives record $50M gift
Source: UQ/Translational Research Institute
Australia will have a stronger role in global efforts to address major diseases like cancer and diabetes following a $50 million gift, the biggest donation of its kind in the nation's history. The gift, announced today by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan,…
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Rockefeller Foundation Launches $100 Million Initiative to Strengthen Health Systems in Africa, Asia
Source: Philanthropy News Digest
The New York City-based Rockefeller Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million initiative to expand health coverage in Africa and Asia and provide new health and financial protections for all. Through the initiative, Transforming Health Systems, the foundation and its partners will work to establish more accessible,…
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The Harlem Miracle
Source: The New York Times
Original Source By DAVID BROOKSOp-Ed Columnist The fight against poverty produces great programs but disappointing results. You go visit an inner-city school, job-training program or community youth center and you meet incredible people doing wonderful things. Then you look at the results from the serious…
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Teach For America Corps Members to Participate in Foundation-Sponsored Israel Tour
Source: Philanthropy News Digest
Original Source The Tulsa-based Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation has announced that it is co-sponsoring an initiative with the Samberg Family Foundation to help Teach For America corps members add Jewish context and values to their secular work as teachers in the United States. As part…
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BELL Recognized for Blended Learning Project of the Year by Training Magazine
Source: BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life)
BOSTON - December 10, 2008 - BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) has been recognized by Training Magazine for developing the Blended Learning and Performance Project of the Year for its e-learning and professional development program. The honor was given as part of the magazine's…
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CIS Takes Part in Aspen Institute Seminar
Source: Communities In Schools
Original Source This year’s historic presidential campaign has evoked feelings of change and new possibilities, as our country explores the roles of gender and race not only in politics, but in society. Communities In Schools, long familiar with racial disparities in education, participated in a dialogue…
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How to minimize summer learning loss for students
Source: The Daily Advertiser
Original Source by Ledyard King Gannett News Service WASHINGTON - For kids pouring out of school this month, the hazards of summer go far beyond sunburns and bug bites. Many children - especially poor ones - will take a step back academically as the lessons…
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