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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

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Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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The Third Gulf War Is Bringing the AI Cloud Back Down to Earth

The Third Gulf War Is Bringing the AI Cloud Back Down to Earth

Mar 10, 2026

Candace Rondeaux

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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

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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

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Bright Horizons Plans to Pay for Teachers to Get Degrees: My Questions, Concerns, and Thoughts

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Bright Horizons Plans to Pay for Teachers to Get Degrees: My Questions, Concerns, and Thoughts

Sep 13, 2018

Laura Bornfreund

3 Practices and 3 Policies Indispensable for Quality Pre-K

3 Practices and 3 Policies Indispensable for Quality Pre-K

Top-level research, program, and advocacy leaders agree that these elements are indispensable for quality teaching and learning in pre-K

Aug 13, 2018

Laura Bornfreund, Lisa Guernsey

Oft-Overlooked Threads Woven into ECE’s Thorny Knot

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Oft-Overlooked Threads Woven into ECE’s Thorny Knot

Jun 26, 2018

Laura Bornfreund

Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

May 31, 2018

Sarah Jackson, Laura Bornfreund, Lisa Guernsey, Amaya Garcia

Power to the Profession Task Force: Be Bold and Aspirational

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Power to the Profession Task Force: Be Bold and Aspirational

Apr 13, 2018

Laura Bornfreund

Uncovering the Inner Workings of States’ Early Childhood Policies: Results From a New Tool for Changemakers Focused on Transforming the Workforce

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Uncovering the Inner Workings of States’ Early Childhood Policies: Results From a New Tool for Changemakers Focused on Transforming the Workforce

Given each state’s complex early childhood workforce systems, it can be difficult for advocates and educators to realize their goals.

Dec 7, 2017

Laura Bornfreund, Lauren Hogan

Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce Will Take a Village

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Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce Will Take a Village

Policy and advocacy organizations have made a public commitment to work collaboratively to improve the early care and education workforce.

Sep 29, 2017

Laura Bornfreund

Takeaways from New America and CEELO Blog Series on Early Learning and ESSA

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Takeaways from New America and CEELO Blog Series on Early Learning and ESSA

Posts focused on how states could incorporate early learning into their ESSA plans

Sep 5, 2017

Lori Connors-Tadros, Laura Bornfreund

Q&A with Elizabeth Groginsky on DC’s New ECE Credentialing Requirements

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Q&A with Elizabeth Groginsky on DC’s New ECE Credentialing Requirements

Lead teachers in licensed child care centers will have to have an associate’s degree by 2020

Aug 7, 2017

Laura Bornfreund

Our Take on New Paper: Rethinking Credential Requirements in Early Education

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Our Take on New Paper: Rethinking Credential Requirements in Early Education

Jun 29, 2017

Lisa Guernsey, Laura Bornfreund

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