Meeting the Moment: Why Digital Skills Matter During a Crisis
An occupation by ICE federal agents is exactly the right time to talk about improving digital skills in Minnesota’s classrooms.
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Student Outcomes Take a Hit When Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up
Academic outcomes declined for U.S.- and foreign-born Spanish-speaking students in Florida when immigration enforcement ramped up in 2025.
New America Announces a National Commission on Learning Ecosystems
New America announces a National Commission on Learning Ecosystems that will examine how place-based learning can improve public education.
Introducing the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems
This video introduces the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems, launched in February 2026.
What English Learners Need from Edtech: Insights from Educators and Communities
A conversation on how how edtech can support English learners
Granting Undocumented Students Access to Public Education Delivers $633 Billion Return on Investment
The social and economic benefits of Plyler v. Doe have been widespread over the last 40 years, new report finds.
In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
How to Redraw the Lines: Achieving District Boundary Change
A school system leader shares policy recommendations and practical advice for pro-equity school district boundary change.
Celebrating the Education & Work Teams’ Impact at New America
In six short videos, partners and current and former staff share how New America has made an impact in the education and work sector.
Inside 2025: A Year of Urgency and the Wins That Mattered Most
New America’s Education and Work teams highlight key advocacy efforts and accomplishments from 2025.
2025 State English Learner Legislation Wrapped
In a year filled with unimaginable blows to public education, states offer a glimmer of hope for the future of EL education.
Stop the Dismemberment of the U.S. Department of Education
Congress should ask the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine how breaking apart ED affects services to students.
Calling on Local and Regional Leaders to Participate in Commission on Learning Ecosystems
New America is seeking proactive, collaborative leaders bringing sites of learning together across communities.
Blueprints for the Future: How Research, Policy, and Innovation Can Grow Readers in the Age of AI
In October, New America hosted a public event to discuss how technology and AI can enhance, rather than undermine, children's literacy.