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California’s School Accountability Laws Have Quietly Become Defunct
Laws allowing parents to leave low-performing schools remain on the books, but certain state changes have made them unusable.
Carly Rae Jepsen Knows Exactly How You Feel
The pop artist’s latest album is a love letter to the oft-maligned emotional odyssey of being a woman in the world.
Did ‘Game of Thrones’ Do Right by Its Female Characters?
The HBO epic’s finale has divided viewers. New America staffers weigh in on one of those contentious points: the show’s gender politics.
Is Proper Memorial Day Remembrance a Lost Cause?
Why the Civil War ought to be at the forefront of conversations about the holiday.
The Trump Administration’s Approach to Huawei Risks Repeating China’s Mistakes
The U.S. has long criticized China for using “national security” for trade protectionism. Now the U.S. might be playing the same game.
Building on Pre-K Success with Alabama Principals
Alabama is working with elementary school principals throughout the state to equip them to lead classrooms with young children.
How Can We Help Higher Ed Strengthen Early Ed?
We’re exploring the barriers that IHEs face to serving students, as opposed to the barriers that students face in earning their degrees.