Unraveling the Case for Credentials in High School
New research from Texas and Ohio reveals how states can ensure credentials lead to opportunity for students.
PreK–12 Education
From the Science of Learning and Development to the Promise of Ecosystems
Scientists have uncovered what helps activate learning in children and adolescents. Now the challenge is to apply these insights in and out of school.
Meet the Commissioners
These are the members of the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems, a two-year project of the Education & Work program at New America.
Building a Career Advising Ecosystem: How States Are Redefining Roles for Student Success
How states are redefining roles in the career advising ecosystem for student career success.
Meeting the Moment: Why Digital Skills Matter During a Crisis
An occupation by ICE federal agents is exactly the right time to talk about improving digital skills in Minnesota’s classrooms.
New America Announces a National Commission on Learning Ecosystems
New America announces a National Commission on Learning Ecosystems that will examine how place-based learning can improve public education.
What English Learners Need from Edtech: Insights from Educators and Communities
A conversation on how how edtech can support English learners
In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
How to Redraw the Lines: Achieving District Boundary Change
A school system leader shares policy recommendations and practical advice for pro-equity school district boundary change.
