By Jessica Schwartz, The Wallace Foundation

Since 2000, the Wallace Foundation has invested $215 million in their education leadership initiative. The film they commissioned in 2007, now in production, will follow school principals and their teams at several Illinois schools, focusing on their efforts to create a climate where all students can achieve at high levels. This article describes why they decided to commission, and the somewhat unusual process they devised to carry it out that allowed them to stay true to their mission and approach.

In its current state, PBS represents a mission gone awry. Is it too late to change its meandering course?

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By Jacquie Jones

“From Clifford the Big Red Dog to Lawrence Welk, ThinkTV provides a wide variety of programming that informs, inspires and delights audiences of all ages.”

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Introduction to the Full Report

by Steven Rosen (March 17, 2008)

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By Karen Cirillo

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Youth media projects do not always need to be long-term, ongoing programs to have impact. Many youth media professionals question whether it is worth doing a project if it can only bring a one time opportunity to young participants. Thus, waiting to launch a lasting, more continuous youth media initiative is often seen as more productive.

When EarthLink announced its decision to withdraw further investments in municipal wireless networks last November, the future of Philadelphia's groundbreaking network, along with hundreds of municipal wireless projects, became uncertain.