It Shouldn’t Have to Be Students’ Job to Know if a College Will Permanently Close
It’s useful information for students to know a college’s risk of closure before it happens. But it’s not enough.
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The Santa Clara Principles During COVID-19: More Important Than Ever
OTI and EFF highlight how the Santa Clara Principles continue to serve as a guide for transparency and accountability amid the pandemic.
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Groundswell: Lifesaving Aid for Refugees, the Homeless, and the Hungry
This week, New America Local highlights community efforts to provide food, tutoring, and shelter for the vulnerable.
When Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs Close, Who Cares for Farmworkers’ Children?
Despite Head Start’s attempts to support early learning remotely, most agricultural workers are still in need of in-person child care.
Vann R. Newkirk II on natural disasters, podcasting, and reporting on trauma
New America 2020 Fellow Vann R. Newkirk II spoke about his podcast, Floodlines.
“We Face a Crosswind of People’s Low Expectations”
A Q&A with Cecilia Muñoz on her new book, More Than Ready.
House stimulus bill would authorize $500m for apprenticeship expansion
The Relaunching America’s Workforce Act would mobilize apprenticeship systems to support economic security through the coronavirus crisis.
What History Tells Us About COVID-19’s Disastrous Impact on Black Households
We don’t yet know how bad the economic fallout from the pandemic will be—but it will almost certainly be worse for black people.
How the Internship Industry Perpetuates Inequity
Internships are a gateway to the workforce. But the current internship industry system works better for some than others.