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Alexandra Juckno

Alexandra Juckno

Program Assistant, Arts & Creativity

Dr. Manuel Pastor talks to Boston arts leaders about what it will take to stay relevant to an increasingly young and diverse audience.

June 04, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

For Second Time, Boston Named Nation’s Most Energy-Efficient City

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

ACEEE Scorecard spotlights innovative ways cities are saving energy.

May 26, 2015 | Category: Climate

A Few Words with Leah Hamilton

Get to know Barr’s new director of education

May 20, 2015 | Category: Education

Boston’s Arts Moment

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Stefan Lanfer

Director of Communications

A visit from NEA Chairman Jane Chu confirms the transformative potential—already being unleashed—of arts and culture in Boston.

May 18, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

A Year in Context

Jim Canales

Jim Canales

President & Trustee

A look back at my first year at the Barr Foundation.

May 13, 2015 | Category: From the President

Barr Welcomes NEA Chairman Jane Chu to Boston

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

NEA chairman’s visit shines national spotlight on arts and culture in Boston.

May 04, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

A New Model for Quality Improvement in Early Education

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Kimberly Haskins

Senior Program Officer, Sector Effectiveness

Improving program quality to help more children enter school ready.

April 30, 2015 | Category: Education

Invisible Elephant in Climate Room Much Bigger Than We Thought

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

New report finds extent of natural gas leaks three times greater threat to climate goals than previously expected.

April 22, 2015 | Category: Climate

Understanding Key Factors Impacting Black and Latino Male Achievement

Marcos Popovich

Marcos Lucio Popovich

Guest Author · Program Fellow, Education

New reports highlight challenges and opportunities for improving the academic achievement of Black and Latino young men in Boston Public Schools.

April 17, 2015 | Category: Education

Making Our Streets Work for Everyone

Jackie DeWolfe

Jackie DeWolfe

Guest Author · Executive Director, LivableStreets Alliance

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Mary Skelton Roberts

Co-Director of Climate

Boston set to create its first “Complete Street”

April 14, 2015 | Category: Climate