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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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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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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

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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

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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A Not-So-Simple Simplification in the PROSPER Act

Complicated Formulas

A Not-So-Simple Simplification in the PROSPER Act

This second post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes financial aid policies under the proposal.

Dec 5, 2017

Roxanne Garza, Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen, Jared Cameron Bass, Kim Dancy, Rachel Fishman, Ben Barrett, Iris Palmer, Mary Alice McCarthy, Michael Prebil, Stephen Burd, Melissa Tooley

Holding the PROSPER Act Accountable

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Holding the PROSPER Act Accountable

This first post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes accountability under the proposal.

Dec 5, 2017

Roxanne Garza, Jared Cameron Bass, Amy Laitinen, Clare McCann, Kim Dancy, Rachel Fishman, Ben Barrett, Iris Palmer, Mary Alice McCarthy, Michael Prebil, Stephen Burd, Melissa Tooley

The “Innovation” Trap in the PROSPER Act

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The “Innovation” Trap in the PROSPER Act

This third post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes “innovation” policies under the proposal.

Dec 5, 2017

Jared Cameron Bass, Amy Laitinen, Clare McCann, Mary Alice McCarthy, Michael Prebil, Kim Dancy, Rachel Fishman, Ben Barrett, Iris Palmer, Stephen Burd, Melissa Tooley, Roxanne Garza

Letter to Senate Finance Committee Regarding Death and Disability Discharges

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Testimony / In Short

Letter to Senate Finance Committee Regarding Death and Disability Discharges

Nov 15, 2017

Jared Cameron Bass, Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen

Comments on Education Department Supplemental Priorities for Discretionary Grant Competitions

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Testimony / In Short

Comments on Education Department Supplemental Priorities for Discretionary Grant Competitions

Nov 13, 2017

Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen

Comments on Experimental Sites Initiative Information Collection Request

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Testimony / In Short

Comments on Experimental Sites Initiative Information Collection Request

Nov 6, 2017

Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen

The Spellings Commission: Same Story, Different Decade

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The Spellings Commission: Same Story, Different Decade

Eleven years ago, the Department of Education laid out a vision for postsecondary education—but few of its suggestions have been adopted.

Sep 26, 2017

Amy Laitinen, Clare McCann

PostsecData Comments on Regulatory Relief Evaluation of Existing Regulations

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Testimony / In Short

PostsecData Comments on Regulatory Relief Evaluation of Existing Regulations

Sep 19, 2017

Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen

Letter from 64 Higher Education Advocacy Organizations Calling on Congress to Pass the Dream Act

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Testimony / In Short

Letter from 64 Higher Education Advocacy Organizations Calling on Congress to Pass the Dream Act

Sep 6, 2017

PostsecData and WDQC Statement in Support of the Bipartisan, Bicameral College Transparency Act

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Testimony / In Short

PostsecData and WDQC Statement in Support of the Bipartisan, Bicameral College Transparency Act

May 23, 2017

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