Marcella Bombardieri on the Cost of Underfunding Community Colleges
New America Fellow Marcella Bombardieri spoke about her forthcoming book, College Material.
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$98 Million Federal Funding Opportunity Through YouthBuild
How the DOL is working to expand pathways for opportunity youth through pre-apprenticeship.
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.
Trending in Ed With Mike Palmer: Career Exploration in the Age of AI
Shalin Jyotishi discusses how technology drives economic growth and the importance of tech-based growth and economic security.
Community Colleges Are Training the Next Generation of Manufacturing
Shalin Jyotishi was quoted in Manufacturing Dive on how community colleges serve as a pathway to manufacturing careers and workforce development.
“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.
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Questions State Leaders Must Consider to Solve the Career Advising Puzzle
Realizing the Potential of the Science Community to Support Rising Generations in STEM
Shalin Jyotishi served as an expert roundtable participant for Aspen Institute’s Science and Society program report.
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.