Federal Funding for Libraries and Museums on the Chopping Block
An executive order calls for elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, but most of its programs are protected by law.
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Navigating How and When to Use Tech When Teaching Young Children
In January and February, New America convened researchers, pediatricians, and educators to discuss the latest guidance.
Trump Declares English the Official Language of the U.S. in Attempt to Define What It Means to be American
The U.S. has a long history of using language as a tool of oppression, this executive order is no different.
Identifying English Learners in Pre-K: State Policies, Rationale, and Practices
How are states identifying English learners in pre-K?
How Would Razing the U.S. Department of Education Impact Teachers and Teaching?
Three examples of how the Trump administration's plans to shutter the Dept. of Education would harm the quality of teaching and learning.
Section 504 Under Threat
If you have a child with a disability or you work in education, you’ve probably heard of Section 504.
Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds critical data and research on teaching and learning. Cuts are counterproductive.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education’s Role in Supporting English Learners
A range of EL programs and funding sources are under threat if Trump dismantles the Education Department.
Three Studies Shine a Light on Positive English Learner Outcomes
The UChicago Consortium offers nuance to EL performance from pre-k to college.
How to Activate ‘Explorer’ Mode in Today’s Kids—and Stave off the Disengagement Crisis
A new book digs into why so many kids are disengaged from school and shows how to transform their experience.
A World Without Faces: Understanding Face Blindness and Its Impact
Jeff Kleeman shares his journey with prosopagnosia, or face blindness, & why early detection matters to support children with the condition.
The First Museum Director to Mark the 1939 Library Sit-In
An interview with the man who fatefully decided to install a marker commemorating the library sit-in of 1939 long before many knew about it.
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.
New Research Finds Recently Arrived English Learners Have a Positive Effect on Peers’ Outcomes
New ELs in Delaware help boost the academic performance of students in receiving schools.