Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Unwavering Resolve to Advance Solutions for Climate Change
Recent remarks from Barr’s president reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to advance ambitious goals, in partnership with others continuing to lead.
New Opportunity for Massachusetts Secondary Educators to Learn, Network, and Be Inspired
Learning-focused school visits aim to generate interest and capacity in the Commonwealth to create excellent high school models.
Investing in New Spaces for Artists and Creative Innovators
Barr contributes $1.965 million for planning, development, and build-out of new arts-related collaborative workspaces across Massachusetts.
Three Boston Congregations Team Up for Community Solar Project
Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, a Class of 2009 Barr Fellow, shares three lessons and a new video documenting a novel collaboration of three churches committed to action on climate change and equity.
Twelve Designs Reimagine the Boston Bus Stop
Michael Kodransky of ITDP reveals ideas for innovative bus stations in Boston and calls on the public to vote for their favorite design.
Proven Early College Program to Double its Reach in New England
Gateway to College National Network president outlines a funding opportunity for new partnerships between New England colleges and K–12 school districts.
“If I made anyone here uncomfortable, you’re welcome.”
Three lessons in great communications from a philanthropy leadership conference.
New Grants to Promote and Sustain a Healthy Democracy
Second set of grants in Barr’s 2017 Special Initiative focus on strengthening journalism and protecting freedom of the press.
Learning Beyond the Walls of Traditional High Schools
Barr issues RFP for planning and design of schools situated within a wider learning ecosystem to promote college and career readiness.
A Neuroscientist Walks into a Museum…
How brain science is helping the Peabody Essex Museum transform its visitor experience.