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At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in sweeping, long-term change. Discover how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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For more than 25 years, New America has supported hundreds of fellows as they pursue ambitious work. Through our flagship Fellows Program and specialized fellowships, we back ideas rooted in depth, rigor, and lasting relevance.

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New America Fellows

The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
Us@250 Fellowship

Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellowship

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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

Join us in generating big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.

Mar 10, 2026

Anne-Marie Slaughter, Paul E. Butler

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

Mar 10, 2026

AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

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AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

Mar 6, 2026

Route Fifty

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

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Testimony / In Short

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

Mar 5, 2026

Shalin Jyotishi

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

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The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Mar 5, 2026

Sarah Forland, Prem M. Trivedi

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Our Work: 2019 in Review and What’s Coming Next

Our Work: 2019 in Review and What’s Coming Next

December is a month for reflecting on the current year and looking ahead to the next one

Dec 16, 2019

Elise Franchino, Aaron Loewenberg, Abbie Lieberman, Cara Sklar, Laura Bornfreund

Comments for the Administration for Children and Families’ Request for Information on Improving Access to Affordable, High Quality Child Care

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Comments for the Administration for Children and Families’ Request for Information on Improving Access to Affordable, High Quality Child Care

The Early & Elementary Education policy team provided comments to ACF on how to improve quality of and access to child care.

Dec 9, 2019

Center Director Preparation: How Do We Prepare a Renaissance Woman?

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Center Director Preparation: How Do We Prepare a Renaissance Woman?

Oct 28, 2019

Make Sure Every Kid Counts in the 2020 Census

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Make Sure Every Kid Counts in the 2020 Census

May 20, 2019

Rachel Alexander, Cara Sklar

New Tool to Help States Improve Outcomes for Babies

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New Tool to Help States Improve Outcomes for Babies

Mar 18, 2019

Earning While Learning with Early Educator Apprenticeship Programs

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Earning While Learning with Early Educator Apprenticeship Programs

Feb 21, 2019

Julie Brosnan, Cara Sklar

California Strikes Gold: Governor Calls for $2 Billion Investment in Early Education

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California Strikes Gold: Governor Calls for $2 Billion Investment in Early Education

Feb 19, 2019

Supporting Caregiver Students: A Two-Generation Model

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Supporting Caregiver Students: A Two-Generation Model

Briya Public Charter School’s two-generation model supports caregiver student success.

Dec 14, 2018

Lauren Stoltzfus, Cara Sklar

Caregivers in Higher Education

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Caregivers in Higher Education

Over the coming months, New America will explore how better to support student caregivers and their families through higher education.

Nov 8, 2018

Amanda Martinez, Rachel Fishman, Iris Palmer, Sophie Nguyen, Abbie Lieberman, Aaron Loewenberg, Cara Sklar

Overwhelming Number of Voters Support Funding Early Learning

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Overwhelming Number of Voters Support Funding Early Learning

Early learning is more popular than watching videos of cute puppies or even the Super Bowl.

Oct 15, 2018

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