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Supporting New England Communities Under Threat and Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census Count.

James E. Canales , 05.31.2018

Barr announces $3-million expansion of 2017 Special Initiative, including an open request for proposals to fund efforts throughout New England.

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New Report Details Challenges Facing Boston’s Public High Schools.

Leah Hamilton , 05.24.2018

EY-Parthenon analysis details challenges facing public high school students who fall off track, and recommends five components of integrated approach to ensure high-quality for all.

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Northeast Carbon Market Keeps Delivering Major Benefits to All .

Mariella Puerto , 05.09.2018

New report details sustained economic and environmental gains enjoyed by states participating in regional carbon cap-and-trade market.

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Young Minds Open to the Sounds of Their City .

Nick Tetrault , 05.15.2018

Fourth in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.

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Five Lessons from Two Decades of Early Education Grantmaking.

Kimberly Haskins , 05.17.2018

Senior Program Officer Kimberly Haskins reflects on nearly 20 years of work focused on improving outcomes for Massachusetts’ youngest learners.

Investing in human, natural, and creative potential.

“Typical” Isn’t Good Enough.

Elevating the arts and enabling creative expression to engage and inspire.

Young Minds Open to the Sounds of Their City .

Advancing solutions in clean energy, mobility, and resilient communities.

Kalila Barnett to Join Barr’s Climate Team.

Connecting all students to success in and beyond high school.

New Report Details Challenges Facing Boston’s Public High Schools.

Supporting New England Communities Under Threat and Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census Count.

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President’s Corner

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New Report Details Challenges Facing Boston’s Public High Schools.

Northeast Carbon Market Keeps Delivering Major Benefits to All .

Young Minds Open to the Sounds of Their City .

Five Lessons from Two Decades of Early Education Grantmaking.

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