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State Legislatures Weighing in on Workforce Pell
Can California Plan for Equitable Growth in the Face of Climate Migration?
California communities have the opportunity right now to plan for the impacts of climate-related displacement and migration.
Chronic Absenteeism: Not Just an Issue for Older Students
There are proven strategies that schools and districts can use to help reduce absenteeism in the early grades
#ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows in DC: A Recap
Cultivating a Safe and Inclusive Space for Pregnant and Parenting Students
A conversation with former student parent and recent graduate, Sade Johnson.
How Hackers Stole Half of Americans’ Private Information – and Why
New America VP and ASU Professor of Practice Peter Bergen examines how hackers stole the private information of half of America.
Most Americans Support a Diverse Faculty
This blog post highlights recent findings about Americans’ opinions on faculty diversity from New America’s annual Varying Degrees survey.
New America Announces 2024 Class of National Fellows
Out of nearly 300 applications this year, 15 immensely talented individuals were selected for New America’s Class of 2024 National Fellows.
Strengthening a Robust Economic Recovery with Child Care
American Rescue Plan (ARP) state and local fiscal recovery funds (SLFRF) support workforce development efforts with child care projects.
The September Transition
A Journey Towards Racial Equity: Advancing the Work at New America
New America’s Chief Transformation Officer Paul Butler on doing the work to transform New America for a new America.