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Education

Economic Influence

Private foundations that finance education in developing countries need to be more transparent in their mission and impact.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Spring 2011
 
20UNDER40 Edited by Edward P. Clapp

Arts

Passing the Mic

20Under40: Re-Inventing the Arts and Arts Education for the 21st Century Edited by Edward P. Clapp

Reviewed By Marc Vogl | Spring 2011
 
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Education

Curling Up with E-Readers

Worldreader.org is using electronic reading devices to catalyze a new culture of global literacy.

By Suzie Boss | 3 | Winter 2011
 
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Philanthropy

Volunteering for Number One

Study suggests that for young volunteers, it's not just about résumé padding.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2011
 

Education

Mentoring India’s Youth

The Indian higher education system centers on one test. Avanti Fellows seeks to make the system more accessible to talented but underprivileged students.

By Suzie Boss | Winter 2011
 
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Nonprofit Management

Creating Engaged Citizens

Break Away connects campuses and communities to promote service-learning trips that inspire lifelong citizenship.

By Tamara Straus | Winter 2011
 
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Government

Integrating Youth Services

Governmental agencies in Oakland, Calif., are collaborating to serve at-risk children better, with good results.

By Sam Scott | 1 | Winter 2011
 
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Health

Virtual HIV Prevention

Health education is at a crossroads, and interactive computer games may be a guiding force.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2011
 
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Urban Development

Putting More Fun into Play

In a new playground in Manhattan, "play associates" will encourage youthful creativity while reminding parents and nannies to take a giant step back.

By Suzie Boss | Fall 2009
 
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Government

Innovating Public Systems

With these seven levers, social entrepreneurs can foster change in everything from affordable housing to child welfare to poverty alleviation.

By Stephen Goldsmith | Fall 2010