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.
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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.
How Playful Pedagogy Supports Curricula and Other Learning Goals for Children
Children need access to “rich content and playful educational experiences that build their foundational skills.”
Introducing the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems
This video introduces the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems, launched in February 2026.
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.
Calling on Local and Regional Leaders to Participate in Commission on Learning Ecosystems
New America is seeking proactive, collaborative leaders bringing sites of learning together across communities.
A Summer of Despair for STEM Education
STEM Education Funding Cuts and Canceled Research Grants are Cutting Off Opportunities for Students.
What Parents Want: How Policies Can Spur School-to-Family Connections and Build Trust
Education leaders designed simple tools to engage families in their schools, working with and eliciting feedback from them along the way.
Federal Funding for Libraries and Museums on the Chopping Block
An executive order calls for elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, but most of its programs are protected by law.
Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds critical data and research on teaching and learning. Cuts are counterproductive.