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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next
New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website
AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
Americans Are Skeptical About AI Use in Higher Education
Americans are still hesitant about AI use in higher education and uncertain about its impact on the field.
Equity Before Adequacy in Higher Education Funding
University funding needs fundamental reform to meet the needs of students and their institutions today, with equity as the guiding star.
Reflecting on 2024: The Work and Wins That Drove Us
New America’s Education and Workforce teams highlight key advocacy efforts and accomplishments from this year.
Are Microcredentials a Path to Good Jobs? Sometimes.
ACS data holds important implications about where microcredentials are–and are not—helping people achieve economic stability.
The SAT’s Not-Quite-Comeback
Despite a coordinated backlash against it, “test optional” admissions remains alive and well and delivering on its promise.
The Harsh Reality of Parenting Student Homelessness
Hundreds of thousands of college students with children are experiencing homelessness. Policymakers need to do more to ensure their success.
After Years of Pandemic Relief, Why Are So Many Student Loans Still in Default?
Over three and half years of paused defaults, the number of borrowers in default only declined 20 percent.
Americans Broadly Favor the Support Services That Help Students Succeed
Using Varying Degrees data, this blog highlights what Americans think about various support services provided by colleges and universities.
Republicans Want to Fire College Accreditors. A Federal Judge Just Said No
Ron DeSantis and the State of Florida sued have college accreditation declared unconstitutional, a federal judge just dismissed the case.