Mythbusting Accreditation
New America breaks down the political attacks against a crucial part of the U.S. higher education accountability system.
Why Accreditation Exists: A Q&A with Antoinette Flores
Antoinette Flores, director of higher education accountability at New America, outlines the importance of accreditation.
How the Right Twists Accreditation
Right-wing media often misrepresent accreditation, amplifying political attacks and fueling confusion about a higher education safeguard.
Accreditation 101
What is college accreditation? This explainer breaks down how it works, why it exists, and its role in higher education.
Emily Koh
Fellow, New America
RethinkAI’s Civic AI Advisory Trust
The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here
Author and President Emeritus of Columbia University, Lee Bollinger, argues that universities function as a fifth pillar of American democracy. Join him in conversation to discuss the questions of equity and access that a reimagined higher education system must address.
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Representation Matters for Women of Color in Youth Apprenticeships
It’s imperative that educators, policymakers, employers, and youth apprenticeship intermediaries commit to actionable strategies and goals that promote equity for women of color in apprenticeships.
Laura Mauldin on Love, Caregiving, and the Politics of Abandonment
New America Fellow Laura Mauldin spoke about her book In Sickness and In Health.
An Update on DC Evictions: June 2025 Through February 2026
This updated analysis of annual eviction trends in Washington, DC, examines eviction filing data from June 2025 through February 2026.