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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.
What Losing a CCAMPIS Subsidy Means for a Student Parent
Losing access to a child care subsidy jeopardizes a student’s pursuit of her nursing degree.
“Small but Mighty” College Brings Apprenticeship to Rural West Virginia
A rural community college is creating new economic opportunities in its region by becoming a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor.
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.
CCAMPIS Isn’t Duplicative, It’s Essential. The Admin’s Transfer Threatens Student Parents.
Moving CCAMPIS from the Department of Education to HHS would increase bureaucracy and weaken child care access for student parents.
How States Can Complement Workforce Pell with Smart Aid Design
How states can align their short-term workforce financial aid with Workforce Pell to maximize impact and reduce duplication.
Navigating the Navigators
Questions State Leaders Must Consider to Solve the Career Advising Puzzle
A Ready-Made Model for Workforce Pell: Inside Lorain’s Fast Track Programs
Lorain Community College’s Fast Track programs offer a model for Workforce Pell: short, affordable, career-aligned pathways.