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From Bletchley to Bharat: Can Middle Powers Chart a Third Way in AI?

New America partnered with Artha Global on an AI Impact Summit event examining the challenges and opportunities for middle powers as they build their AI stacks. From left: Kate Kallot, Founder and CEO, Amini; Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Co-Founder, DeepTech for Bharat Foundation; Pablo Chavez, Center for a New American Security; Akash Kapur, Senior Fellow, Technology & Democracy, New America; and Natalie Black, Group Director for Infrastructure and Connectivity, Ofcom

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From Bletchley to Bharat: Can Middle Powers Chart a Third Way in AI?

For middle powers, the logic of banding together is undeniably compelling at a time of escalating great power coercion.

Mar 11, 2026

Gordon LaForge

How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

Aerial view of dense single-family houses in Oakland, California.

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How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

Mar 11, 2026

Aaron Tiedemann

The Quantum Curtain

EHNINGEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 01: A model of IBM Quantum shows the three chandeliers that would be a part of the System Two installation, the System One comprises of one such chandelier, seen during the inauguration of Europe's first IBM Quantum Data Center on October 01, 2024 in Ehningen, Germany. The center will provide cloud-based quantum computing for companies, research institutions and government agencies. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

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The Quantum Curtain

Mar 11, 2026

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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

A pond surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Shaila Agha

The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

Seven people under a pavilion, four in red shirts with a plaque.

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The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Jen Danifo, Laurie Zierer

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Embracing Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Instructional Materials

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Embracing Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Instructional Materials

This report argues that embracing high-quality instructional materials is key to reigniting student engagement and accelerating learning.

Aug 24, 2021

Jenny Muñiz

Back to School in a Pandemic: How Oakland Unified is Supporting Kindergarteners

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Back to School in a Pandemic: How Oakland Unified is Supporting Kindergarteners

Oakland Unified’s work to improve pre-K to kindergarten transitions is more important now than ever.

Aug 10, 2021

Sarah Jackson

Digital Resources and Pandemic Pedagogy

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Digital Resources and Pandemic Pedagogy

New federal funding opportunities may help meet digital learning needs

Aug 9, 2021

Sabia Prescott, Jasmyn Gilmore

Critical Race Theory & Schools: What’s Really Going On?

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Critical Race Theory & Schools: What’s Really Going On?

Critical race theory (CRT) is a theoretical framework developed in the 70’s to understand the intersection of race, power, and policy.

Jul 29, 2021

Jazmyne Owens

Transforming Teacher Preparation To Best Serve Students

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Transforming Teacher Preparation To Best Serve Students

Join EPP and the Prepared to Teach Initiative to discuss why transforming teacher preparation is necessary and how to make it a reality

Jul 28, 2021

Surveying Former Teachers at New America

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Surveying Former Teachers at New America

Noel Overby conducted a surveyed former teachers to get further insight into the conditions of teacher burnout.

Jul 26, 2021

Noel Overby

A Toolkit for Effective and Supportive Transitions for Children, Families, and Educators in Fall 2021 and Beyond

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A Toolkit for Effective and Supportive Transitions for Children, Families, and Educators in Fall 2021 and Beyond

In a new digital toolkit, New America and EducationCounsel offer immediate steps needed to strengthen children’s transition this coming year

Jul 22, 2021

Laura Bornfreund, Danielle Ewen, Abbie Lieberman, Aaron Loewenberg, Davida McDonald, Joe Fretwell

Addressing Impacts of COVID-19 on Children, Families, Educators, and ECE Systems

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Addressing Impacts of COVID-19 on Children, Families, Educators, and ECE Systems

A new project between New America and EducationCounsel illustrates the impact of COVID-19 on Children, Families, Educators, and ECE Systems.

Jul 22, 2021

Laura Bornfreund, Joe Fretwell

Developing and Retaining Strong Teacher Talent in North Carolina with Micro-credentials

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Developing and Retaining Strong Teacher Talent in North Carolina with Micro-credentials

Beverly Perdue and Myra Best explain why pursuing micro-credentials is a winning approach to promoting ongoing teacher development in NC.

Jul 15, 2021

Melissa Tooley

Teaching Cyber Citizenship

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Teaching Cyber Citizenship

The authors build the case for building greater resilience to online threats by equipping our teachers and students with tools and skills.

Jul 14, 2021

Peter Warren Singer, Nathan Fisk, Jimmeka Anderson, Lisa Guernsey

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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

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

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Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

From Bletchley to Bharat: Can Middle Powers Chart a Third Way in AI?

How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

The Quantum Curtain

The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

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Embracing Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Instructional Materials

Back to School in a Pandemic: How Oakland Unified is Supporting Kindergarteners

Digital Resources and Pandemic Pedagogy

Critical Race Theory & Schools: What’s Really Going On?

Transforming Teacher Preparation To Best Serve Students

Surveying Former Teachers at New America

A Toolkit for Effective and Supportive Transitions for Children, Families, and Educators in Fall 2021 and Beyond

Addressing Impacts of COVID-19 on Children, Families, Educators, and ECE Systems

Developing and Retaining Strong Teacher Talent in North Carolina with Micro-credentials

Teaching Cyber Citizenship