“It has meant everything”: How P-EBT Helped Families in Michigan

Successes and lessons learned from Michigan's implementation of Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer.
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Annual Report 2019

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Celebrating 20 Years of New America

We highlight some of the big ideas that demonstrate the breadth and impact of New America’s work.
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Annual Report 2019

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Celebrating 20 Years of New America

We highlight some of the big ideas that demonstrate the breadth and impact of New America’s work.

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Aug. 14th, 2020

[ONLINE] Crisis Conversations — Live From Better Life Lab

Join the Better Life Lab for a conversation on a pilot project to use behavioral science to understand what drives work-life conflict.
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Aug. 19th, 2020

[ONLINE] - Sara Hendren, What Can a Body Do?

Join the Fellows Program in welcoming Sara Hendren in a conversation on her new book, What Can a Body Do?
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Aug. 26th, 2020

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Recent Publications
Aug. 18th, 2020

What Can a Body Do?

By: 
Sara Hendren
Fellows Book
Aug. 12th, 2020

Investing in Grow Your Own Teacher Programs

Recommendations for using statewide competitive grant programs to support Grow Your Own programs.
By: 
Jenny Muñiz
Education Policy Report
Aug. 12th, 2020

Fresno Worker Voice Research Centers Resident Experiences to Inform Change

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Roselyn Miller
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Autumn McDonald
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Rachel Alexander
New America CA Blog Post
Aug. 11th, 2020

Watchdog: Labor Department Falling Down On Enforcing COVID-19 Sick Leave Law

Vicki Shabo was quoted in Huffington Post about DOL Wage & Hour division shortcomings in enforcing workers' rights.
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Vicki Shabo
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