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A philanthropic foundation working to reduce political polarization with support for education, democracy, and peace. Stay informed: https://t.co/HPImK9f5su
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From AI to developments in outer space, emerging technologies are reshaping nuclear security. Today @Carnegiecorp announces $3.2M in grants to seven organizations working to reduce these modern nuclear risks and create a more peaceful world. Learn more: https://t.co/3jsl6tevgo
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What's next? With enough imagination, will, and collaboration, we can build a movement to make a service year as common as going to college or entering the workforce — so that the question “Where did you serve?” becomes a unifying thread in American life. *More to come.* 🧵4/4
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Come learn about The $WISE Ecosystem!!!! Spaces today 🦉 https://t.co/oEFumLagdl
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Highlights from the day included discussions with @GovCox, Secretary Lloyd Austin, @wendykopp, Kaya Henderson, and a new gen of leaders. As one speaker said: “We cannot bring Americans together with politics anymore. We have to bring them together with purpose.” (🧵3/4)
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On National Service: 💬We need a movement that takes it from nice to necessary. @AlanKhazei 💬I don’t think there’s anything that can strengthen our democracy & foster our common purpose more. @DrJoeHeckDO 💬We have to fight for every inch of this to be nonpartisan. @GovCox 🧵2/4
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Yesterday, we brought together leaders from across sectors to explore how we can prepare young people for successful adulthood, strengthen our communities, and create a common sense of purpose through NATIONAL SERVICE. Participants underscored the urgency & promise. 👇(🧵1/4)
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At one New Jersey library, the waitlist for English classes is hundreds of people long. In NYC, career coaching sessions are booked weeks in advance. Despite tight resources, libraries are helping to fill the country’s education and skills gap: https://t.co/GMiR6c7TTX
#Libraries
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Last year, the New York Public Library’s English classes were attended 200,000 times — and it still can’t keep up with demand
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What does it take to explain China to America? As U.S.-China relations become more complicated, China experts are sharing their knowledge with everyone from the State Department to your local school board. #USChina @NCUSCR
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As U.S.-China relations become more complicated, China experts are sharing their knowledge with everyone from the State Department to your local school board
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📚 Libraries give kids hope.✨ In Laredo, Texas, school librarian Analine Johnson has spent more than two decades helping students facing poverty, language barriers, and other obstacles on the Rio Grande border. 👉 Meet all 10 #ILoveMyLibrarian honorees: https://t.co/EmO8ti7iRi
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Announcing 94 grants totaling $63 million supporting initiatives in education, democracy, and international peace. View the full list: https://t.co/qNm1tpa8o7
#Philanthropy #Nonprofit
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At its quarterly meeting held in New York City on September 11, 2025, Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Board of Trustees approved 94 grants totaling $63,219,000. Brief descriptions of each board-...
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On #CitizenshipDay, we celebrate #GreatImmigrants who became Great Americans like legendary musician, artist, and advocate David Byrne — who saw U.S. citizenship as a way to fully participate in democracy. 📖Read and 🎥watch his story (free online): https://t.co/8o3phb66YL ✨
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"The stakes have rarely been higher," said Dame Louise Richardson, President of @CarnegieCorp, sharing details of a $3 million fund for iCivics and More Perfect, supporting initiatives that encourage civic engagement and democratic ideals.
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David Byrne's story — and those of other #GreatImmigrants who became Great Americans — comes to life in our free #GreatImmigrants comic series. Start exploring 👉 https://t.co/DFgT5uuxMu
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Why did David Byrne, Scottish immigrant and founder of the legendary band Talking Heads, become a citizen? To VOTE! 🗳️🇺🇸 👉 Make sure you're #VoteReady — https://t.co/392kUc1BFx 👈 #DavidByrne #Voting #GreatImmigrants #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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Today, More Perfect & @iCivics announce more than $56M in funding to expand civic learning & service opportunities. This landmark investment is led by @carnegiecorp, @StandTogether & @BezosFoundation. Learn more: https://t.co/EH4QBmi0Zv
#CivicEngagement #Civics
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Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday and days after the killing of conservative advocate Charlie Kirk, a $56 million philanthropic effort launches to rekindle civic learning, engagement, and action. @StandTogether @CarnegieCorp @BezosFoundation
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As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or are unsure of their registration status. Be part of the solution. 👉Check and update your voter registration here: https://t.co/tdbHLgPLpG
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady @NatlVoterRegDay
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Beginning in 1886, Andrew Carnegie helped fund the construction of nearly 1,700 libraries in the U.S — and former New York Times journalist Mark McDonald has visited more than 150 of them. What he saw and learned made him proud to be an American.
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Since last Election Day, have you: 🎂 Turned 18? 🏡 Moved homes? 🇺🇸 Become a U.S. citizen? (Congratulations! 🎉) 💍 Changed your name? Make sure you’re #VoteReady as #NationalVoterRegistrationDay approaches: https://t.co/tdbHLgPLpG 👈 #NVRD #Vote #Voting @NatlVoterRegDay
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“It’s more crucial than ever that we have people who understand both the inner workings of China and this country.” — Jan Berris, VP of @NCUSCR. 👉 Read how the Public Intellectuals Program is preparing the next generation of China experts: https://t.co/wRZ7KSNysB
#USChina
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As U.S.-China relations become more complicated, China experts are sharing their knowledge with everyone from the State Department to your local school board
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At a time when 1 in 5 Americans report “serious loneliness,” @Narrative4 is helping young people connect through sharing personal stories. #K12 #StoryExchange
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August 26, 1885: Andrew Carnegie, born in Scotland, became a U.S. citizen. He encouraged fellow immigrants to secure the benefits of citizenship — but also to bear the responsibilities — which he saw as vital for the strength of American democracy. #TodayInHistory #Naturalization
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