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More Jobs, Less Pollution: Growing the Recycling Economy in the U.S.
This study provides strong evidence that an enhanced national recycling and composting strategy in the United States can significantly and sustainably address critical national priorities including climate change, lasting job creation, and improved health.
Building Community: Making Space for Art
This Urban Institute report examines the role of the arts in communities; artists working in community development, education, health, or environmental fields; and contemporary art spaces in community planning and revitalization strategies.
The Whole Child Podcast: Changing the Conversation about Education
The Whole Child Podcast
seeks to inform and engage educators, parents, and community members about what works in today’s schools.
Learning the Lessons of the Millennium Development Goals
In September 2011, the UN general assembly will meet to discuss how the pace can be accelerated to meet the 2015 deadline for the millennium development goals, and what should replace the current framework after 2015. The task of ending poverty is far from over; one in four people in developing countries is still living on less than $1.25 dollars a day.
Reinvesting in Arts Education
This report is a product of the President's Committee on Arts and Humanities, which conducted an in-depth review of the current condition of arts education in the U.S. Based on what was learned about needs and opportunities, the PCAH makes five recommendations for actions to be undertaken by different stakeholders to advance arts education.
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Recent News
Enterprise, TAF and Partners Close on $12.5 Million Transaction to Finance Construction of New Community Learning Center
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The new center will expand provision of intensive science, technology, engineering and math (“STEM”) education to low- and moderate-income students of color.
Fidelma McGinn joins The Seattle Foundation as Vice President of Philanthropic Services
Monday, January 30, 2012
McGinn now leads a team of nine professionals who advise Seattle Foundation donors on strategic philanthropy, helping them develop giving plans, build their knowledge of community issues, and make impactful grants.
White House Council for Community Solutions Launches National Effort to Put Disconnected Youth on Pathways to Education and Work
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
100-Day effort to spur new commitments to support 1 in 6 young adults out of jobs and school.
One Region's Cradle-to-College Approach
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The year-old Community Center for Education Results has galvanized hundreds of key civic players to build a road map toward improving education, cradle to college, in South King County.
December 30 and 31 Busiest Days of the Year for Online Giving
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Seattle is a leader in making online donations to nonprofit organizations.
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