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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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The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
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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 on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

Mar 5, 2026

Shalin Jyotishi

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Building Community Partnerships for Youth Apprenticeship: A Systems Thinking Approach

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Building Community Partnerships for Youth Apprenticeship: A Systems Thinking Approach

Feb 14, 2019

Pamela Howze

The PAYA Grant Initiative: Top 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions

The PAYA Grant Initiative: Top 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Feb 13, 2019

States’ Role in Advancing High-Quality Youth Apprenticeship

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States’ Role in Advancing High-Quality Youth Apprenticeship

PAYA National Partner NGA explores the role governors play in advancing quality & accountability in youth apprenticeship.

Feb 4, 2019

Brent Parton

Equity in Youth Apprenticeships: Access, Inclusion, and Continuous Improvement

Equity in Youth Apprenticeships: Access, Inclusion, and Continuous Improvement

Jan 24, 2019

Ben Williams, PhD

Application Now Open for The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Grant Initiative

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Application Now Open for The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Grant Initiative

PAYA Grant Initiative will award 4-8 grants to support partnerships that will build high-quality youth apprenticeship programs.

Jan 16, 2019

Incorporating Youth Apprenticeships in Career Technical Education Pathways

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Incorporating Youth Apprenticeships in Career Technical Education Pathways

Dec 17, 2018

Advance CTE

Adaptability in Youth Apprenticeship: Meeting the Needs of Students and Employers

Youth Apprentices

Adaptability in Youth Apprenticeship: Meeting the Needs of Students and Employers

Dec 11, 2018

Brent Parton

Industry-Driven, Student-Focused: Delivering Career-Oriented Youth Apprenticeship

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Industry-Driven, Student-Focused: Delivering Career-Oriented Youth Apprenticeship

Nov 30, 2018

Noel Ginsburg

Introducing PAYA

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Introducing PAYA

Nov 28, 2018

What’s Next? Exploring the Portability of Learning through Youth Apprenticeship into Postsecondary and Beyond

What’s Next? Exploring the Portability of Learning through Youth Apprenticeship into Postsecondary and Beyond

Nov 20, 2018

Brent Parton

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