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January 2020

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Imaginations at Work

Today’s challenges demand fresh thinking and bold action. Explore six stories from 2019 where our partners’ big imaginations and tireless work created positive change.

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Climate

Diverse Group of Leaders Advance United Vision to Transform Massachusetts' Transportation System

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At a moment of crisis, leaders from diverse sectors find common ground in call for bold action to address urgent challenges.

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Six Mobility Lessons from Europe's Most Sustainable City

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From Boston to Oslo and back—here are transportation solutions we want to see implemented at home.

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Arts & Creativity

Change is Constant. How Can Leaders Support Their Organizations to Adapt?

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Alexandra Juckno shares three steps for nonprofit organizations to confront and embrace change.

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Elevating the Arts in the South Coast of Massachusetts

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Rayana Grace and John Vasconcellos of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts reflect on new artists, work, and partnerships catalyzed by the Creative Commonwealth Initiative.

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Education

New England Students and Parents Expect More from High School

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New poll reveals large gaps between what parents and students want and what their high schools currently provide.

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14 New England Communities to Build a "Portrait of a Graduate"

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What do our students need to know and be able to do by the time they graduate high school?

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Barr Announces New Grants and Partnerships to Strengthen School Leadership in Massachusetts

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10 Massachusetts school systems will work together in a strategic planning process exploring the challenges and solutions to the principal pipeline.

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About the Foundation

Barr Awards $25 Million in Final Quarter of 2019

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New grants will support research on extreme heat in Greater Boston, strategies to diversify and strengthen Massachusetts’ teacher pipeline, and the development of climate-resilient waterfront parks.

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Barr Seeks Candidates for Two New Positions

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The Foundation seeks a Vice President for Administration and a Program Associate for Education. Learn more about these roles and apply. 

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Giles Li Appointed Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity

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With decades of nonprofit experience and deep roots in community, Li will focus on helping the arts field adapt and thrive amidst change, and bring the power of arts & creativity to other sectors.

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Stories We're Following

Here are a few of the exciting developments from our partners that we have been sharing this quarter. Join the conversation...

The @NYTimes asks: should buses be free? We think yes! And we're seeing more cities take the lead, from Lawrence MA to Olympia WA #Freebuses Retweet

As arts leaders, we must do all we can to be advocates and allies...we have to act in ways that will truly broaden the pathways to inclusion. Retweet

@AudioBruce thank you so much for telling this story! Also thank you to all who have made the story possible. Retweet

There is so much to learn from the amazing #schooldesign & #innovation happening in district public schools across the country. Retweet

Today is the day! Applications are being accepted now for 2020 Live Arts Boston grants. Learn more and apply. Retweet

Shape Massachusetts' Clean Energy Future - Great to see @MassAGO engage residents to participate in @isonewengland rule making. Necessary for #climateaction. Retweet