New America
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Redistricting School Systems Can Increase Funding Fairness and Decrease Segregation

A new report and interactive data tool show how specific redistricting choices can create fairer school systems for students.
Education Policy Report

New America Announces Fellows’ Class of 2026

New America Fellows Press Release
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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
Oct. 3rd, 2025

New America x The Moth

Join New America and The Moth for an evening of stories at the historic Holiday Theater in Denver, CO.
Denver, CO
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Oct. 15th, 2025

Bridging the Gaps in Disability Policy

Join for a discussion of the real-world challenges and practical solutions for creating more cohesive, disability-informed policy.
Washington, DC
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Oct. 15th, 2025

The Best of The Second City: America’s Big Beautiful Birthday

Join New America and The Second City to celebrate America's Big Beautiful Birthday at the UP Comedy Club in Chicago.
Chicago, IL
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Recent Publications
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Oct. 2nd, 2025

Latino Voices: Realizing America’s Pluralistic Future

New America hosted a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to honor the power, diversity, and leadership of Latino communities.
By: 
Amaya Garcia
, 
Leslie Villegas
, 
Vanessa Rangel
, 
Oscar Pocasangre
, and 
Lilian Coral
New America Blog Post
Oct. 2nd, 2025

A Series of Laws Strengthens New Jersey’s Early Education System

Recent bills signed by Governor Murphy emphasize a push towards universal pre-K and full-day kindergarten.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
Oct. 1st, 2025

The Global State of al-Qa`ida 24 Years After 9/11

New America's research on U.S. strikes in Somalia was cited in West Point's CTC Sentinel.
By: 
David Sterman
Future Security In The News Piece
A child sits at a computer.
Oct. 1st, 2025

US State Age Verification Efforts Threaten Online Speech and Privacy – The Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Them

OTI Policy Analyst Sarah Forland provides an overview of the U.S. age verification landscape.
By: 
Sarah Forland
Open Technology Institute Article/Op-Ed
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