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We love our librarians! Get inspired and read the surprising stories of the 2024 #ILoveMyLibrarian honorees, in their own words. https://lnkd.in/eAmkiTGP Nominate your own librarian! 👇

“There were 55 of us, and we just sat quietly in the dark. My eyes were just fixed on the bottom of the door, looking for the shadow of somebody walking by.” In 2018, librarian Diana Haneski protected 50 students and five faculty within a barricaded equipment room during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since that day, Haneski has transformed the library into a sanctuary for students’ mental health: “I want students to feel that it’s a refuge, that it’s a safe haven for them,” she says.   📚 The Secret Life of Librarians explores the unexpected stories of librarians like Diana — civic heroes who improve lives and bring communities together. Get to know all 10 librarians at: https://lnkd.in/e4pxaiMn ✨ In partnership with American Library Association and The New York Public Library. #ILoveMyLibrarian #Libraries

As national politics become increasingly polarized, local communities across the country continue to uphold democratic values. The Local Issue of the #CarnegieReporter, our flagship magazine, tells the stories of librarians, educators, journalists, humanitarians, naturalized citizens, and other civic leaders who are bringing together their communities and strengthening our democracy. 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/ejqSr8Bs to read these stories or to download your free copy of the magazine.

Educators across the country face a critical challenge: equipping low-income students with the skills and knowledge to succeed, while also fostering their civic engagement. But how can we achieve this across diverse communities—rural, suburban, and urban? Join Carnegie Corporation of New York and The Thomas B. Fordham Institute on July 17 for a webinar featuring three of Carnegie's Profiles in Collective Leadership winners. https://lnkd.in/gx_4rCaW

You've heard of Jim Lee: president, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC, and one of the most revered and respected artists in American comics. But do you know his immigrant story? Meet the man behind the comics and discover his immigrant story in the latest edition of the #GreatImmigrants comic series. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eK_rbRYa -------- 💡 #DidYouKnow: Foreign-born workers make up 13.1% of artists and related workers in creative occupations. (Via American Immigration Council) #immigrantstories #JimLee #dccomics DC Comics

Today we are celebrating naturalized citizens and thanking them for their immense contributions to American democracy. Every year around July 4th, Carnegie Corporation of New York announces the honorees selected for our #GreatImmigrants, Great Americans tribute. This year, we recognize 24 individuals from 16 countries, a wide range of immigration experiences, and outstanding leadership across a range of fields. https://lnkd.in/eFePxs4D One characteristic shared by many of these immigrants is their entrepreneurship. According to research from our grantee, the American Immigration Council, 22 percent of immigrants are founders of businesses in this country. I’m often asked about my immigration story and how it has shaped me. Unlike some of those we honor today, I did not suffer any hardship in coming to the U.S. Instead, like so many others, I came in pursuit of educational opportunity thanks to a generous scholarship. I fell in love with America, and with an American, and became a naturalized citizen through marriage. As Andrew Carnegie once wrote, nothing compares to the sense of opportunity one feels upon entering this country. I am forever grateful for the opportunities I have had and am delighted to contribute to the integration of other immigrants through our Democracy program work, led by Geri Mannion. Congratulations to all and a special shout out to honorees I have known over the years, Leila Ahmed, Author and Harvard Divinity School professor, Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar, president of our sister institution, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Sir Jony Ive KBE, Chancellor of the Royal College of Art, and the industrial designer behind a generation of Apple products.

Immigrants play a vital role in American life—and in the life of our university. We're proud to share that NYU faculty members Yann LeCun and Ocean Vuong are honored in the Carnegie Corporation of New York's 2024 Class of #GreatImmigrants, which celebrates naturalized citizens whose contributions have enriched our society and strengthened our democracy. The 24 honorees represent a wide range of backgrounds and are recognized for their work in public service, education, health, journalism, the arts, and business, among other fields. Yann LeCun—Silver Professor of Data Science, Computer Science, Neural Science, and Electrical Engineering—was born in France and serves as Chief AI Scientist for Facebook AI Research. Ocean Vuong—a celebrated poet, novelist, essayist, and MacArthur genius—was born in Vietnam and teaches creative writing at NYU. Read more about the honorees: http://spr.ly/6041gassh

It’s time to celebrate the vital role of immigrants in American life. 🎉 The 2024 Class of #GreatImmigrants 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. Meet the honorees, and learn how #GreatImmigrants have enriched our society and strengthened our democracy: https://lnkd.in/ePY76gba And join us in the celebration! Access the social media toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/eaWku4Ym

"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 the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and The Educational Opportunity Project (EOP) 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: https://lnkd.in/enfkuZhU

The 2024 Andrew #CarnegieFellows each have a unique approach and lens through which they’re conducting research on the causes, effects, and possible solutions to political polarization in the United States. California State University, Fullerton assistant professor and Carnegie fellow Elise Wang’s project “That’s What They Want You to Think: Identifying Dangerous Conspiracy Theories,” uses narrative analysis to identify the generic features that make a conspiracy theory likely to spread, create division, and lead to violence. While research often focuses on the traits of believers, Wang's project focuses on the traits of the story itself, offering a new perspective on how conspiracy theories serve social and political functions. Learn more and explore the fellows' projects: https://lnkd.in/eNqtV6R9