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- Carnegie Corporation of New York has funded work to address a variety of important issues. Move your mouse over the letters below for a list of issues and links to corresponding content.
  
  Achievement Gap
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to the Achievement Gap -- the gap in academic achievement that persists between minority and disadvantaged students and their white counterparts -- through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Strengthening Human Capital Building Knowledge and Affecting Policy Opportunity Equation
  
  Africa
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to, and occurring in Africa through the following programs:
  Higher Education and Libraries in Africa ICTs for Teaching, Learning and Research Investing in Africa's Next Generation of Academics and University Leaders Libraries and Information
  
  Biological Weapons (Bioweapons)
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York has funded work to address issues related to biological weapons (bioweapons). While this work is no longer considered part of our current strategic focus and no longer receives funding, you may want to review recent Carnegie Corporation publications related to bioweapons on our Publications page including: Crafting Policies to Control Biological Weapons (Carnegie Review, 2009) and Biosecurity: A 21st Century Challenge (Carnegie Challenge Paper, 2005).
  
  Campaign Finance Reform
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to campaign finance reform through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement
  
  China
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to, and occurring in China through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security U.S. Global Engagement
  
  Citizenship (U.S.)
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to citizenship (U.S.) through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement
  
  Civic Education
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to civic education through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement
  
  Civics
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to civics through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement
  
  Common Academic Standards
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Common Academic Standards through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Opportunity Equation
  
  Data-Driven Decision Making
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to data-driven decision making through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems
  
  Diplomacy
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to diplomacy through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security States at Risk U.S. Global Engagement
  
  Disarmament
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to disarmament through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security
  
  Early Childhood Development
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York has funded work to address issues related to Early Childhood Development. While this work is no longer considered part of our current strategic focus and no longer receives funding, you may want to review past Carnegie Corporation publications related to Early Childhood Development.
  
  Education Accountability
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to education accountability through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems
  
  Education Reform
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to education reform through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Strengthening Human Capital Building Knowledge and Affecting Policy Opportunity Equation
  
  Educational Data
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to improving the use of educational data through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems
  
  Electoral Reform
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to electoral reform through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement
  
  Eurasia
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to, and occurring in Eurasia through the following programs:
  Higher Education in Eurasia
  
  Evidence-Based Assessment
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to evidence-based assessment through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Strengthening Human Capital
  
  Foreign Affairs
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Foreign Affairs through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security States at Risk U.S. Global Engagement
  
  Foreign Policy
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Foreign Policy through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security States at Risk U.S. Global Engagement
  
  Former Soviet Union
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to, and occurring in the former Soviet Union through the following programs:
  Higher Education in Eurasia
  
  Higher Education
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to higher education through the following programs:
  Higher Education in Eurasia Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Strengthening Human Capital Building Knowledge and Affecting Policy Higher Education and Libraries in Africa Investing in Africa's Next Generation of Academics and University Leaders ICTs for Teaching, Learning and Research Libraries and Information
  
  Immigrants/Immigration
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to immigrants/immigration through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement
  
  Iran
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Iran through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security
  
  Islam
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Islam through the following programs:
  Islam Initiative Carnegie Scholars Program
  
  Journalism
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to journalism through the following programs:
  Future of Journalism Education Dissemination
  
  Libraries
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to libraries through the following programs:
  Higher Education and Libraries in Africa Libraries and Information
  
  Math and Science
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to math and science education through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Opportunity Equation
  
  Muslims
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Muslims through the following programs:
  Islam Initiative Carnegie Scholars Program
  
  Naturalization
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to naturalization through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Immigrant Civic Integration
  
  New Media
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to new media through the following programs:
  Future of Journalism Education Dissemination
  
  North Korea
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to North Korea through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security
  
  Nuclear Power
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to nuclear power through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security
  
  Nuclear Weapons
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to nuclear weapons through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security
  
  Peacebuilding
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to peacebuilding through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security States at Risk U.S. Global Engagement
  
  Public Intellectuals
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to public intellectuals through the following programs:
  Islam Initiative Carnegie Scholars Program
  
  Public Scholars
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to public scholars through the following programs:
  Carnegie Scholars Program
  
  Russia
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to, and occurring in Russia through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security States at Risk U.S. Global Engagement
  
  Scholarship
  
  Nearly all of the work funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York supports scholarship at some level.
  Programs
  
  School Design
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to school design through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems
  
  Student Performance
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to student performance through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Strengthening Human Capital Building Knowledge and Affecting Policy Opportunity Equation
  
  Teacher Training
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to teacher training through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education Strengthening Human Capital
  
  Track II Diplomacy
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to Track II diplomacy through the following programs:
  International Peace and Security Nuclear Security
  
  Urban School Reform
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to urban school reform through the following programs:
  Urban and Higher Education New Designs for Education Systems Strengthening Human Capital Building Knowledge and Affecting Policy Opportunity Equation
  
  Voting
  
  Carnegie Corporation of New York addresses issues related to voting through the following programs:
  U.S. Democracy and Immigrant Civic Integration Voter Engagement

News

Learn more about the work of Carnegie Corporation of New York, our grantees and partners. The News section offers an array of informative sources including foundation press releases, news stories mentioning the work of Carnegie Corporation or our grantees, and other information about our grantees, including reports and announcements.

Press Release

May 14, 2013

Gregorian among six to receive honorary degrees at Brandeis University’s 62nd commencement

Six honorary degrees to honor distinguished achievements in education, journalism, arts, and social justice causes Vartan Gregorian serves as president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, one... Learn More

May 14, 2013

Pace University 2013 Graduates to Hear Commencement Speakers who are Influential Icons in Education, Philanthropy, Publishing, and the Federal Judiciary

Speakers are Vartan Gregorian, President of Carnegie Corporation of New York; Joel I. Klein, CEO at Amplify; Michael Clinton, Publishing Executive at Hearst Magazines; and Malachy E. Mannion,... Learn More

May 6, 2013

Picture This! Show What Great Teaching Looks Like For Teacher Appreciation Week

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) by sharing an inspiring photo of great teaching at Picture This! Great Teaching. ( See http://greatteaching.carnegie.org ) This year, Carnegie... Learn More

In the News

April 30, 2013

Enquirer-Good News and Bad News about the Rise of the Common Core

There’s good news and bad news about the rise of the Common Core, that new system of math and English standards people hope will reshape and restore American education. The good news: the Common... Learn More

March 11, 2013

Brash Tactics Push Immigration Movement Forward, but Foundation Support Lags

Dozens of advocacy groups, many led by young immigrants to the United States, are springing up to put pressure on Congress to change America’s citizenship laws. With both the White House and... Learn More

January 13, 2013

President Putin: Restore Openness to Nonprofit Involvement

Dear Mr. Putin, You don’t know me, but we have met. For the past nine years, you have generously hosted the Valdai International Discussion Club in Russia, giving time and attention to this... Learn More

Grantee News

April 22, 2013

ALA Names Finalists for 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

The American Library Association (ALA) today announced six books as finalists for the 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best... Learn More

April 9, 2013

A Different Side of the Immigration Debate: The New Americans Campaign

Carnegie Corporation supports the New Americans Campaign, a bi-partisan national coalition working to modernize and streamline access to naturalization services. Eric Cohen, the executive director of... Learn More

April 9, 2013

Final Next Generation Science Standards Released. State-created standards for science education in the 21st Century

On Tuesday, April 9, the final Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education, were released.... Learn More

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Achievement Gap

Africa

Biological Weapons (Bioweapons)

Campaign Finance Reform

China

Citizenship (U.S.)

Civic Education

Civics

Common Academic Standards

Data-Driven Decision Making

Diplomacy

Disarmament

Early Childhood Development

Education Accountability

Education Reform

Educational Data

Electoral Reform

Eurasia

Evidence-Based Assessment

Foreign Affairs

Foreign Policy

Former Soviet Union

Higher Education

Immigrants/Immigration

Iran

Islam

Journalism

Libraries

Math and Science

Muslims

Naturalization

New Media

North Korea

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Weapons

Peacebuilding

Public Intellectuals

Public Scholars

Russia

Scholarship

School Design

Student Performance

Teacher Training

Track II Diplomacy

Urban School Reform

Voting

News

News

Press Release

May 14, 2013

Gregorian among six to receive honorary degrees at Brandeis University’s 62nd commencement

May 14, 2013

Pace University 2013 Graduates to Hear Commencement Speakers who are Influential Icons in Education, Philanthropy, Publishing, and the Federal Judiciary

May 6, 2013

Picture This! Show What Great Teaching Looks Like For Teacher Appreciation Week

In the News

April 30, 2013

Enquirer-Good News and Bad News about the Rise of the Common Core

March 11, 2013

Brash Tactics Push Immigration Movement Forward, but Foundation Support Lags

January 13, 2013

President Putin: Restore Openness to Nonprofit Involvement

Grantee News

April 22, 2013

ALA Names Finalists for 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

April 9, 2013

A Different Side of the Immigration Debate: The New Americans Campaign

April 9, 2013

Final Next Generation Science Standards Released. State-created standards for science education in the 21st Century

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