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As national politics become increasingly polarized, local leaders across the country continue to uphold democratic values in their communities.

The Summer 2024 tells their stories. 👇

Carnegie Reporter Summer 2024 | Carnegie Corporation of New York The Local Issue: Welcome to the Local Issue | How to Disagree Better | Great Immigrants, Great Americans: The Comic Series | The Case for Objective, Investigative, and Local Journalism | Does Local News Reduce Polarization? | The Secret Life of Librarians | Inside a High-Poverty School District's Ex...

How can educators map out successful pathways that support low-income students while encouraging civic participation? What can we learn from strategies that have shown promise in rural, suburban, and urban areas?

Join Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute as we learn about the ways leaders across sectors can come together to create opportunities for youth and their communities.

Wednesday, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. ET
Free and online

Register via the link in ’s bio.

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About this work: Profiles in Collective Leadership, an initiative by Carnegie Corporation of New York in partnership with the nonprofit Transcend, recognizes outstanding local partnerships that educate youth, bolster the workforce, and demonstrate the power of working together. The 10 nonpartisan collaborations in urban, suburban, and rural areas across the country draw on the strengths of local government, education, nonprofit, business, and health care professionals to catalyze socioeconomic mobility and civic engagement in their communities. The 10 winning partnerships — representing eight states — have each been awarded $200,000 grants, and will act as exemplars, sharing what they have learned with each other and more broadly.

It’s time to celebrate the vital role of immigrants in American life. 🎉

The 2024 Class of celebrates 24 naturalized American citizens, whose contributions lead to pioneering discoveries, empower the next generation of leaders, defend human rights, help our children thrive, and much more.

Who do you recognize? 🧐

Get to know their : https://carnegie.io/4cBVJLI

Great Immigrants Great Americans: The Comic Series | Carnegie Corporation of New York

"Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American schools as the deadline looms for them to spend the last of the money intended to help them weather pandemic disruptions,” writes Erica Meltzer in her latest Chalkbeat piece.

The article features research published with Corporation support, through the Education Recovery Scorecard project of Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, and reveals a direct connection between federal pandemic relief aid and academic recovery in K-12 schools. Read more about how states might complete the recovery:

Home New Research Provides the First Clear Picture of Learning Loss at Local Level.

What do solar panels on churches, small business loans, hands-on farming, and a mobile library have in common? These efforts are all part of a hopeful pattern of local problem-solving that’s easy to miss but critical to support if we care about strengthening our democracy.

Learn why we are part of a new grantmaking collaborative that believes America’s future starts with local communities.

👉 Learn more at https://trustforciviclife.org/

Today marks the end of an important era for Carnegie Corporation of New York. We raise a glass to Governor Thomas H. Kean, who has stepped down as chair of the board of trustees after 22 years as chair and almost 30 years as a trustee.

The board of trustees named Kean an honorary trustee in recognition of his exemplary service, also approving a $500,000 grant to Drew University where he served as president from 1990 until 2005. The grant will support the Thomas H. Kean Theatre & Dance Internship Fund and underwrite summer internships for college students enrolled in the Theatre Arts and Dance programs.

Please join us in celebrating his efforts and expressing gratitude to Governor Kean for his support and dedicated leadership over the years. We are better for his service and will miss his invaluable contributions.

Read more:
https://www.carnegie.org/news/articles/governor-kean-steps-down-carnegie-corporation/

Gabriel Graña encourages students in his Chapel Hill middle school library to transform the library into a space where they can be themselves — whether that’s an aspiring rapper or a 3D designer. With over half the student population being minority students, Gabriel ensures the library resonates with their experiences, aiming to provide tools for personal growth, skill improvement, and self-expression.

“I can't think of anything more rewarding than helping a kid figure out something about themselves, something about the world, or something new.”

✨ The Secret Life of Librarians explores the unexpected stories of librarians like Gabriel — civic heroes who improve lives and bring communities together.

Uncover Gabriel's story 👉 https://carnegie.io/4dWUsAJ

We're thrilled to join forces with Aura Company as a partner at the inaugural Digital Parenthood Summit in NYC on June 4th.

This event marks the launch of a free national resource crafted with leading experts to guide parents through the journey of raising the first fully connected generation. Stay tuned for more!

http://digitalparenthoodsummit.com/

An Oregon librarian makes research as electric as rock music. An Indiana librarian helps incarcerated students look to the stars. An Arkansas librarian lends out Instant Pots and power washers.

Explore the unexpected stories and contributions of librarians – civic heroes who improve lives and bring communities together.

https://carnegie.io/4bHhiKv

The Secret Life of Librarians | Carnegie Corporation of New York In partnership with the American Library Association and the New York Public Library, Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates ten exceptional librarians every year with the I Love My Librarian Award. The Secret Life of Librarians explores their unexpected stories …

The responsibilities that come with citizenship are learned, not inherited.

iCivics ' CivXNow Coalition has brought more than 320 cross-ideological partners throughout the country together to expand and improve civic learning across states.

Learn how we can strengthen the quality of K–12 civic education: https://carnegie.io/4bF5usg

Struggles over digital learning, contentious school board meetings, and student support breakdowns often control education headlines. Corporation grantee Roadtrip Nation has aimed to tell the fuller story.

Teachers and families, aligned in their commitment to prioritize students at the heart of education, agree far more than they disagree. Last year, three young teachers — Brandon, Darlene, and Carli — set out on the road to see how innovative and impactful teachers are working with families to empower students.

Follow their journey in the new documentary series, "Education's Future: Teachers + Families."

Visit rtn.is/teachers-families to watch online!

Education's Future: Teachers + Families | Roadtrip Nation See teachers, parents, and communities collaborate

Melissa Corey refuses to keep books from students who can’t afford them. As a middle school librarian in Missouri, she’s moved parents to tears with a new kind of book fair, filled with diverse titles she’s personally selected that students may take home for free. 📚

The Secret Life of Librarians explores the unexpected stories of librarians like Melissa — civic heroes who improve lives and bring communities together.

✨ Uncover Melissa's story 👉 https://carnegie.io/4aWsqDi

Did you know: 73% of states have identified middle school career exploration as an important component of a student’s education, but only 20% of states measure and support the quality of these practices by collecting data.

This report produced by grantee Education Strategy Group, details practices and policies currently in place across the U.S. to guide state leaders as they support districts and schools in prioritizing for all students, beginning in the middle grades.

Extending the Runway - Education Strategy Group The economy is evolving more rapidly than ever before, with new occupations taking shape at an unprecedented pace. Students need better and earlier career navigation to increase their likelihood of successfully transitioning into the high-value postsecondary options increasingly required for good jo...

A Missouri librarian gives free books to students who can’t afford them. An Arkansas librarian lends out Instant Pots and power washers. A North Carolina librarian encourages students to rap and play instruments. A Queens librarian gives new Americans opportunities to learn – in their own language.

Every year, the American Library Association, New York Public Library, and Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrate 10 exceptional librarians with the Award. The 2024 honorees were chosen from a pool of more than 1,400 community-based nominations and were each awarded a $5,000 prize in recognition of their exceptional public service.

The Secret Life of Librarians explores their unexpected stories as civic heroes who improve lives and bring communities together.

👉 Get to know all 10 librarians at SecretLifeOfLibrarians.org ✨

A California librarian lights up the Internet with library joy. An Oregon librarian makes research as electric as rock music. An Indiana librarian helps incarcerated students look to the stars.

Every year, the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, and Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrate 10 exceptional librarians with the Award. The 2024 honorees were chosen from a pool of more than 1,400 community-based nominations and were each awarded a $5,000 prize in recognition of their exceptional public service.
 
The Secret Life of Librarians explores their unexpected stories as civic heroes who improve lives and bring communities together.

👉 Get to know all 10 librarians at SecretLifeOfLibrarians.org ✨

Research doesn't belong on the bookshelf.

On Thursday, April 18, Corporation president Dame Louise Richardson will discuss how we can provide scholars and policymakers with opportunities to share their knowledge and positively influence foreign policy decision-making.

Register here: https://carnegie.io/3PXWk1G
Watch the live stream on YouTube here: https://carnegie.io/3PY4rLr

Removing Barriers Between Scholarship and Policymaking Dame Louise Richardson discusses ways to get in-depth dispassionate research from academia into the hands of policy makers.

Removing Barriers Between Scholarship and Policymaking Dame Louise Richardson discusses ways to get in-depth dispassionate research from academia into the hands of policy makers.

From fluency in the history, culture, language, and politics of regions and countries to prioritizing area studies to better understand what drives partners and competitors, experts on Russia, nuclear security, and international affairs offer perspectives on what is needed to navigate the foreign policy challenges of today and tomorrow. 👇

What Knowledge Is Needed for the U.S. to Navigate Evolving Foreign Policy Challenges? | Emerging Global Order | Carnegie Corporation of New York From fluency in the history, culture, language, and politics of regions and countries to prioritizing area studies to better understand what drives partners and competitors, experts on Russia, nuclear security, and international affairs offer perspectives on what is needed to …

To deter would-be foes and provide security to friends and allies, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations' Richard Haass argues Americans must be able to come together across partisan divides.
https://carnegie.io/3u4Beqn

Foreign Policy Begins at Home | Emerging Global Order | Carnegie Corporation of New York To deter would-be foes and provide security to friends and allies, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations' Richard Haass argues Americans must be able to come together across partisan divides

When local agencies in Coachella Valley team up, retirees get the health workers they need, and low-income students get paths to prosperity.

Meet OneFuture Coachella Valley:

This Profiles in Collective Leadership exemplar grew out of a regional push, begun in 2005, to solve entwined problems:

❌ Only 30% of Coachella Valley residents had postsecondary education.

❌ Local employers were frustrated that they had to recruit from outside the valley to fill 80% of their high-level positions.

OneFuture Coachella Valley provides support at critical stages for key student populations facing the greatest barriers, including low-income students, migrant students, and Black and African American students.

Among the partnership’s significant results:

✅ Local college enrollment has increased by 18% since 2010.

✅ 36% of high school students in the region now participate in one of 65 job training programs.

✅ $17 million in scholarships have gone to nearly 3,000 students from low-income communities.

Learn more about the work and impact of OneFuture Coachella Valley in our latest profile: https://carnegie.io/3VB82Tr

OneFuture Coachella Valley: Building a Strong Local Workforce | Future of Learning & Work | Carnegie Corporation of New York School districts, local colleges, businesses, and donors have come together to help thousands of low-income students in Southern California achieve career readiness and attend local colleges

Today, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Profiles in Collective Leadership initiative. 🎉

In partnership with Transcend, Carnegie Corporation of New York's Education program is recognizing ten ambitious partnerships that, amid growing polarization and concerns about career pathways for young people nationwide, are building bridges in their communities and creating opportunities for socioeconomic mobility and civic engagement — irrespective of red, blue, or purple politics.

The collaborations, based in urban, suburban, and rural areas across eight states, will receive a $200,000 grant and will act as exemplars, sharing their learnings with each other and more broadly. Once a month, we will also publish a profile on the work and stories of one of these local partnerships and the impact they are having in their communities.

Get to know the impressive winners, finalists, and the selection jury — and please join us in celebrating, sharing, and learning from their good work!

Visit: https://carnegie.io/3ITorLy

In an increasingly polarized country beset by misinformation and distrust, the need for accurate instruction on history and government has never been greater. And voters across parties agree.

Learn how we can expand and improve civic learning across states in our latest report, Connecting Civic Education and a Healthy Democracy. 👇

Healthy Democracies Need to Invest in Civic Education. Here’s How States Can Help | Citizenship | Carnegie Corporation of New York A cross-ideological coalition is working to expand and improve civic learning across states

Science education has transformed in the last decade — this did not happen accidentally.

With our support, OpenSciEd has been a bridge builder, working with states across the country to develop the materials necessary to make this happen. The Corporation has been invested in this work since the ideation stage, when the Framework for K—12 Science Education was first being developed.

This has ushered in an era of science learning that looks different. Science classrooms are teaching rigorous science content in ways that are active — inviting curiosity, creating meaningful experiences, allowing for student input, and prioritizing relevance and as well as proximity.

Investing in K-12 Science Education Science education has transformed in the last decade — this did not happen accidentally. has been a bridge builder, working with states across the...

: In 1921, Carnegie Corporation of New York was among the early funders who supported Carter Godwin Woodson, founder of , whose organization supported research and publication outlets for Black scholars. In this reading list, Andrew Carnegie Fellows — all specializing in Black history — recommend a selection of books that commemorate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of the Black community. Read on for a deeper understanding of pivotal moments in Black history, unsung heroes, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.

Andrew Carnegie Fellows Bookshelf: Must-Reads on Black History | Andrew Carnegie Fellows | Carnegie Corporation of New York Keisha N. Blain, Marcia Chatelain, Melissa L. Cooper, Sarah J. Jackson, and Justene Hill Edwards recommend books for a deeper understanding of pivotal moments in Black history, unsung heroes, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality