New America

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We are now accepting applications for the Class of 2027 to the New America Fellows Program!
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An Analysis of DC Eviction Filings: June Through October 2025

Future of Land and Housing Brief
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

Education Policy Collections
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Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.
Highlights

Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.

We are dedicated to renewing
the promise of America

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Upcoming Events
Dec. 1st, 2025

Why Implementation Matters: Ensuring Quality in the New Workforce Pell Program

Explore what it will take for Workforce Pell to live up to its promise—and how implementation can turn policy into real progress.
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Save the Date for the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit
Dec. 4th, 2025

National Youth Apprenticeship Summit 2025

Register to join the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) in the DMV!
Alexandria, VA
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Dec. 4th, 2025

Evictions in the District of Columbia: A Panel Discussion on New Data Analysis

A discussion on a new analysis, plus a virtual panel discussion with local eviction prevention leaders on the state of evictions in DC.
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Recent Publications
Photograph shows darkened glass windows on the outside of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, DC.
Nov. 24th, 2025

Damage to Come From Dismembering the U.S. Dept. of Ed

These convoluted moves detract from ED's work to protect students’ rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
, 
Melissa Tooley
, 
Jazmyne Owens
, 
Leslie Villegas
, 
Antoinette Flores
, 
Zahava Stadler
, 
Carrie Gillispie
, 
Stephanie Baker
, and 
Braden Goetz
Education Policy Blog Post
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Nov. 24th, 2025

Reframing the Future of Career Guidance in the Age of AI

AI will require us to rethink--but not replace--how trusted adults support students in career pathways and beyond.
By: 
Jerre Maynor
 and 
Leah Eggers
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
A U.S. map on a bulletin board with each state a different color, and push pins showing the location of the capital of each state.
Nov. 24th, 2025

Seeking Local and Regional Leaders for National Commission on Learning Ecosystems

New America is seeking proactive, collaborative leaders bringing sites of learning together across communities.
By: 
Lisa Guernsey
 and 
Elise Franchino
Education Policy Blog Post
The image is of the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial which includes statues of adults and children surrounding a large grey block. The side of the memorial that is featured here includes a quote that says, "It seemed like reaching for the moon." -Barbara Johns
Nov. 21st, 2025

Students’ Rights, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the Impact of Federal Cuts

Jazmyne Owens interviews GeDá Jones Herbert on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impacts on civil rights protections and enforcement.
By: 
Jazmyne Owens
Education Policy Blog Post
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