Beyond Census 2000:
As a Nation, We are the World

by Kenneth Prewitt
The census conducted in 2000 revealed that we are a nation of such unprecedented diversity that the census form now invites us to describe ourselves as being “of one or more races.”

Beating the Odds:
Providing Education for Women and Girls in Africa
For women in Africa, the road to higher education is just beginning to open up, but those who travel it find new
opportunities for themselves—and their countries—along the way.

Also: FAWE Centering on Excellence

Early Childhood Education:
Distance Learning for Teachers Adds a New Dimension
As the number of youngsters in early childhood programs grows, how will their teachers develop the skills they need to
provide a quality educational experience that is more than just caretaking? Here’s one innovative solution.

Also: Ride Our Bus

Sam Nunn: An Interview
This former U.S. Senator, currently co-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Threat Initiative and a trustee of Carnegie Corporation, talks about national missile defense, the danger of living in a world still shadowed by a nuclear stockpile and his continuing passion for public service.

Also: Russia: Facing the Future

Also: 7 Cities Lead the Movement
to Change American High Schools

Foundation Roundup
Fathers at work, artists’ rights, the Internet, the youth vote and Americans’ attitudes about Russia: these are only some of
the issues highlighted in this quick overview of work being carried out by American foundations.

Also: Teachers for a New Era

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A Digital Gift to the Nation

by Lawrence K. Grossman
and Newton N. Minow
Lawrence Grossman and Newton Minow present their proposal for a Digital Trust to help Americans benefit from technological advances.

Encouraging the Latino Vote

by Ambika Kapur

When the official results of the U.S. 2000 census were released, one news story dominated all others.

a footnote to History
In 1901, Andrew Carnegie sold his vast steel empire to J.P. Morgan for $480 million (the equivalent today of approximately $10.1 billion). In pencil, Carnegie scribbled the asking price on a piece of paper and had one of his managers deliver the offer to Morgan who accepted it without hesitation. “Congratulations, Mr. Carnegie,” said the banker when they finalized the deal, “you are now the richest man in the world.”