From the desk of David Nelson: Our updated grantmaking priorities
We are beginning a new era at the Carlson Family Foundation as we work alongside the community to create opportunity, hope and a sense of belonging for every young person.
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Tools and resources to build a relationship-rich culture
What does it mean to build a relationship-rich culture? The Search Institute set out to answer this in their State of Relationships study.
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Malala Yousafzai to discuss girls’ access to education for Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author and global youth advocate Malala Yousafzai will be the next speaker in the Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series.
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Constellation Grantee Spotlight: Search Institute
According to research by the Search Institute, only 42% of Minnesota youth report having strong relationships with adults at school and in out-of-school time (OST) programs. This and other findings by Search Institute are one element that will inform the Foundation’s Constellation grantmaking.
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