New America

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We are now accepting applications for the Class of 2027 to the New America Fellows Program!
Program About Page
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How ICE Immigration Enforcement Disrupts Child Care and Mothers’ Employment

Better Life Lab Report
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DC Eviction Filings: An Analysis of June Through October 2025

Future of Land and Housing Brief
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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

Read about our mission.

Upcoming Events
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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
Online Only
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Jan. 15th, 2026

Wisdom of the Crowds

Explore how governments can successfully host and possibly institutionalize citizens assemblies through this panel followed by a reception.
Washington, DC
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Jan. 20th, 2026

Harnessing Neuroscience to Help Gen Z Navigate the Path to Adulthood

A Book Talk with Lisa Lawson, author of “Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children”
Washington, DC
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Where policy, equity, and
culture come together.

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Recent Publications
Jan. 13th, 2026

November 2025 Politico Poll on Affordability

In November, Politico polled 2098 US adults to learn their concerns about affordability and the cost of living.
Higher Education Survey
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Jan. 13th, 2026

Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth

Youth apprenticeship is a favorable option for keeping youth connected to school and work.
By: 
Sarah Oldmixon
Center on Education & Labor Report
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Jan. 13th, 2026

2026 Preview: Will States and Congress Mitigate the Damage Done 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.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
, 
Lisa Guernsey
, 
Melissa Tooley
, 
Taylor White
, 
Leslie Villegas
, 
Zahava Stadler
, 
Carrie Gillispie
, and 
Kéah Sharma
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
Jan. 13th, 2026

2025 AAC&U Survey of Employers

AAC&U surveyed 1,030 executives and hiring managers in August 2025 by Morning Consult to better understand employer views on higher ed.
Higher Education Survey
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