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Tablets and Teaching: Updates on Dos and Don’ts in Early Learning

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

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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

Read about our mission.

Upcoming Events
Jan. 23rd, 2025

Testing Public Trust and Institutional Legitimacy

Join New America, Columbia World Projects, and FIDE - North America for a panel with experts on the health of representative democracies.
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Jan. 27th, 2025

Tested: A Surprising History of Women's Sports

Join New America Fellows and ASU's Sports @ Humanities Institute for a conversation about the podcast, Tested.
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Jan. 30th, 2025

Tablets and Teaching: Updates on Dos and Don’ts in Early Learning

Join us to discuss new guidelines on tech in preschool and K-3 grades.
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Recent Publications
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Jan. 15th, 2025

The Education Department Acts on OPMs: Misleading Students About Online Degrees Could Cost Colleges Their Federal Aid

The Education Department could fine or even cut off financial aid for colleges that don't follow the new guidance.
By: 
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
Education Policy Blog Post
Jan. 15th, 2025

There’s a Reason BRICS Is the Hottest Multilateral Ticket in Town

BRICS wants to usher in an international order less dominated by Western leadership and influence, Gordon LaForge outlines for WPR.
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Gordon LaForge
Planetary Politics Article/Op-Ed
Interviewer Rebecca Gal and Author Neha Ruch stand in front of a black backdrop featuring the text-based logo of the Moms First Summit. Rebecca is on the left with long brown hair, a brown blazer, and a yellow dress. Neha has long, black hair and is on the right in a black dress.
Jan. 15th, 2025

Neha Ruch and the Gray Area Between Work and Care

By: 
Rebecca Gale
Better Life Lab Blog Post
Jan. 14th, 2025

Announcing the 2025 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows

By: 
Bridget Chan
Future Security Blog Post
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