Education & Work
Public education is a pillar of American prosperity and civic life. From birth to school, college, and work, everyone deserves the opportunity to learn. But for too many students, education is inadequate, underfunded, and disconnected from good jobs. New America’s Education & Work issue area is dedicated to providing the best of education to everyone, especially the historically marginalized, starting in the earliest years and continuing throughout their lives.
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The 25-Year Detour
To Build an AI-Ready Workforce, Look Beyond Traditional Universities
As AI Reshapes Work, Congress Should Ensure Community Colleges Are Ready
The Education Department Gave Us the List of 2026 CCAMPIS Grantees
Demystifying Disability in a Changing World
On October 22, join Emily Ladau and New America for a book talk on “Demystifying Disability” at People’s Book.
In-Person
6PM – 7PM EDT
People's Book
7014 Westmoreland Avenue Suite A , Takoma Park, MD
Experts
Kevin Carey
Vice President, Education & Work
Lisa Guernsey
Senior Director, Birth to 12th Grade Policy; Co-Founder and Director, Learning Sciences Exchange
Mary Alice McCarthy
Senior Director, Center on Education & Labor
Amy Laitinen
Senior Director, Higher Education
Cara Sklar
Director, Early & Elementary Education
Taylor White
Director, Postsecondary Pathways for Youth
An-Me Chung
Director, Teaching, Learning & Tech; Strategic Advisor, Education & Work
Rachel Fishman
Director, Higher Education
Programs
Projects & Initiatives
- Community Colleges
- Disability Policy
- Education Funding Equity
- Educators
- English Learners
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- Future of Work & Innovation Economy
- Good Jobs Collaborative
- Learning Ecosystems
- Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX)
- Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship
- Postsecondary Pathways for Youth
- Student Parent Initiative