Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
A Word of Thanks to a Gifted Leader
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Barr's trustees offer their appreciation to Melinda Marble as she concludes her term as interim executive director.
New Report Raises Stakes for Education in Massachusetts
A new project from the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy sets out to provide an annual review of student progress and proficiency to inform education leaders and policy makers about what we are doing well and where we need to improve.
The Tyranny of School Fees
A recent site visit with two Barr Global grantees in Eastern Africa left me reassured about their progress towards outcomes, but troubled by other persistent challenges facing the rural poor.
A Wonk-Free Secret to Great Placemaking
Is the secret of a great place the proper placement of its streetlights? The font choice and color scheme of its signage? Its WalkScore? Or something else entirely?
New Study Finds Massachusetts Climate Policy Yields Economic Gains for State
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A new report released this week by the Boston-based Analysis Group summarizes the significant benefits to Massachusetts of its signature climate and energy policy – the Green Communities Act of 2008.
Putting Art at the Center of Community Transformation
Barr joins national network of support for "Creative Placemaking."
A Route to Climb Everest
A new report from Environment Northeast suggests a pathway to reach the daunting, but necessary goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.
National Spotlight on Boston Children's Chorus
For the third year in a row, a Barr grantee stood among the recipients of our nation's highest honor for youth arts organizations.
At Packed Public Hearing, Artists and Arts Lovers Envision a More Vibrant Boston
On a recent Saturday morning, Boston artists and arts lovers packed the Boston Public Library to share their hopes and dreams of a more vibrant arts and culture sector.
What If We Focus on Moving People, Not Vehicles?
Recently a group from Boston took a learning tour to Mexico City to get a firsthand look at its world-class transportation network. A new video offers highlights from the trip and inspiration for Boston and other modern cities looking for better ways to get more people where they want to go more quickly, efficiently, and safely.