Impact investing—using private funds to achieve social benefits along with financial returns—has been growing over the past five years, and the Pay for Success approach shows promise.
A new report highlights how race and gender biases held by educators and school administrators impact the educational experiences of African-American girls.
Analysis by Sierra Club finds decrease in CO2 from electric utilities, marking the first time the industry emits fewer than 2 billion metric tons since 1995.
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is sad to report that its Trustee Emeritus, James “Jim” McConnell Clark, died at his home in Woods Hole, MA on October 24, 2015 at the age of 93.
Simply changing kids' menu options can encourage healthier choices in restaurants and has been found to have some lasting effect on children's eating habits.
New grants will help NYC young people to use digital media and technology to compose and record original music, research civic and political issues, and reduce pollution in their communities.
Are fitness apps the magic bullet to health? While fitness and other health-related smartphone apps are acquired in large numbers by Americans, many are left unused by those who download them.