New America
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The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

The surge in ICE arrests erodes the child care workforce and pulls mothers of young children out of the labor market.
Better Life Lab Report

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An Analysis of DC Eviction Filings: June Through October 2025

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

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Upcoming Events
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Dec. 19th, 2025

Join the PAYA Network

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Jan. 13th, 2026

Redrawing the Lines that Divide Our Students: Data and Tools for Better, Fairer School District Boundaries

Join New America’s Education Funding Equity Initiative to learn more about their new report, Redrawing the Lines, and interactive tools.
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Jan. 15th, 2026

CTE 101

Join PAYA National Partner Advance CTE for a CTE 101 session designed for youth apprenticeship intermediaries and advocates new to youth app
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Recent Publications
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Dec. 16th, 2025

Shared Equity Homeownership: Meeting Demand and Preserving Supply

This ownership model can build generational wealth, and it should be brought to the counties that need it most.
By: 
Brian Stromberg
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
Dec. 16th, 2025

Q&A with RAND Researchers about Findings from the American Pre-K Teacher Survey

The survey provides a better understanding of the perspective of public school pre-K teachers across the country.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
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Dec. 16th, 2025

Inside 2025: A Year of Urgency and the Wins That Mattered Most

New America’s Education and Work teams highlight key advocacy efforts and accomplishments from 2025.
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
Dec. 16th, 2025

Trump Wants an Accreditation Revolution. These Emails Reveal the Players Behind It.

Officials from would-be accreditors likely aligned with the administration have long been coordinating on reworking the system.
By: 
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
Education Policy Blog Post
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