Disability in the United States at 250
A timeline of U.S. disability history and a reflection on its resonance as the nation turns 250.
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Consolidation Would Give Mississippi Students Better, Fairer Schools, Says National Consultant
Zahava Stadler writes in Mississippi Today that smarter school district boundaries could reduce funding inequality in Mississippi.
Moving Special Education from the Education Department Will Harm Millions of Students with Disabilities
The Trump administration’s decision to move special education out of the Department of Education will reverse progress and weaken protections for students with disabili…
Children Belong in School Learning, Not Left to Languish in ICE Detention
The federal government is depriving children of their right to an education by locking them up in family detention facilities.
Remaking Tomorrow: Episode 10 with Lisa Guernsey
Lisa Guernsey joins the podcast Remaking Tomorrow to discuss resources communities can use to build their own learning landscapes.
Federal Cuts Are Hitting State Budgets—and Public Schools
Federal cuts to healthcare and safety net funding will squeeze state economies and budgets, threatening state spending for public schools.
Prioritizing Students with Disabilities in AI Policy
This updated policy brief offers new resources and insights on artificial intelligence for students with disabilities.
Early Insights on How Learning Ecosystems Can Help Kids Thrive
Five questions facing the new National Commission on Learning Ecosystems with preliminary answers from reports and case studies.<…
From the Science of Learning and Development to the Promise of Ecosystems
Scientists have uncovered what helps activate learning in children and adolescents. Now the challenge is to apply these insights in and out of school.
Comments to the U.S. Department of Education About Data Collection via the National Study of Special Education Spending
New America’s Disability Policy initiative submitted comments to the Department of Education on its new data collection via the National Study of Special Education Spending.
Interview with Emilio Saenz: Helping Families Find Bilingual Support in Arizona Schools
The political climate in Arizona has stifled bilingual education. One student is trying to change that.
Meet the Commissioners
These are the members of the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems, a two-year project of the Education & Work program at New America.
Remaking Our Districts: Three Communities on the Edge of America’s School Funding Divide
Three stories from educators in school districts show what it's like to live in a community rich in culture and resilience, but not property tax capacity.
English Learners Need More Federal Support to Succeed, Not Less
A new brief identifies key barriers preventing Title III from fulfilling its goals, making the case for continual federal involvement.