@knightfdn news for 12/16/2011
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| Hello, welcome to @KnightFdn, Knight Foundation's way of bringing you brief updates about our efforts to foster informed & engaged communities. | ||||
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- Unique, collaborative newsroom will strengthen local #journalism in #Macon |
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- Winning projects in "Apps for Communities Challenge" will bring local information to underserved communities, effort of @FCC & @knightfdn #techforengagement |
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- New @knightfdn support for @NPR’s digital transition will provide deeper training to journalists in its newsroom and at member stations |
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- Public media innovation boosted with millions in funding, via new Public Media Accelerator launched by @PRX #pubmedia |
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- Andrew Sherry joins @knightfdn as vice president of communications |
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- New teacher's guide uses social media to teach about the First Amendment |
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-Miami launches new fundraising platform for the #arts, allowing individuals to connect directly with organizations to help support cultural projects |
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| More at knightfoundation.org & on Twitter @Knightfdn. Have a great day! | ||||
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