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Urban Institute
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- 2. Sponsors Of UrbanInstitute Non- Profit Policy Research Organization Founded in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson Delaware Corporation Funding From: Government contracts, Foundations, and private donors. Financial Statements by State Accessible through: http://www.urban.org/support/state-registrations Board of Trustees is made up of a variety of expertise including lawyers, education majors, technology, and National Commission Board Members.
- 3. Mission Statement “Urban's missionis to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.” Their Work: • Research to Solve real-world problems in urban environments • Community Engagement on city, country, and state level • Research used to form public policy and education Education and Training: • Nation’s schools and Poverty. • Policy Research on education systems • Outlook beyond classroom to relationships between education and related policies (housing, criminal justice, health, etc.)
- 4. Site Benefits: Researchlinks easily navigated by topic, age group, or policy claims Research Reports available by abstracts and full PDF text Information on “In-the Field Research Projects and previous research available. Urban Wire: News related to urban life and policy. Site Resources • Published Research studies, findings, analysis, and impact on public policies. • Interactive Features relating to justice system and education. • Policy Debates, Discussion Forms. • Easily Presented Data Quotes • Links to policy centers and cross-center initiatives • Upcoming Events information and resource links