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Innovations that improve the vibrancy of arts and culture in society (more)
Nonprofit-Public School Alliance
A partnership between Fairfax High and the nonprofit Greenway Arts Alliance in Los Angeles has improved school finances and created a community hub.
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Global Issues
Environmental Sustainability, Economic Realities
Fabien Cousteau discusses innovative solutions that address environmental problems and the realities of market economies.
A Different Africa
A new book sheds light on realities that invite us to understand and engage Africa and Africans more deeply.
A Theory of “Poor Economics”
The construct of ego demographics offers a useful lens on the subjective aspects of poverty.
What Can Cities Expect of the Arts?
Many cities claim they plan to renew themselves through the arts, but solving urban problems requires more than a few artists-in-residence.
Running for Economic Development in Kenya
An interview with Wilson Kiriungi, CEO of Run with Kenyans.
Raising the Profile of a Prime Water Resource
A new Robert Redford-produced film, “Watershed,” highlights water conservation—but does it go far enough?
Assessing One’s Own Performance
What the Irvine Foundation has learned over the past six years about performance assessment.
A Global, Crowd-sourced Film for Earth Day
An intrepid filmmaker has collected footage from every country in the world, filmed on the same day, to underscore our commonalities.