Gauging Public Support for Education Spending
Americans overwhelmingly want us to do more in early childhood.
Introducing ‘Seeding Reading’
Today’s children are surrounded by digital media of all kinds. How will they ever learn to read?
On Accountability and Audience
Report: Federal Special Ed Dollars Not Always Fairly Distributed
A report released by New America explains how the federal formula for IDEA special education grants to states aren't always fair.
Right Hand Meet Left Hand: Aligning Workforce and Higher Ed Policy
Congress has finally been earning its keep this summer.
Snapshot Report: Postsecondary Student Mobility Rate: 2011-201
Some Room for Agreement on HEA Reauthorization?
The House and Senate are finally putting some specifics on the table for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
Digital Diplomacy and Proactive Monitoring: Challenges to Solutions
The new age of data has created amazing proactive ways to work within communities along with heated discussions on privacy and government.
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Future Tense Initiative Announces Winners of Green Electronics Challenge
The Future Tense initiative – a partnership of New America, Arizona State University, and Slate magazine – is pleased to announce the winner
Info Sharing with NSA is a Non-Starter – and Only One of the New Cybersecurity Bill’s Many Problems
Congress Gears Up to Reauthorize the Higher Education Act
Senate Democrats and House Republicans announced plans for legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, which expired in 2013.
Dear FCC: What is Wi-Fi Without Greater Capacity?
In order to really support digital learning students don’t just need Internet access, they need high-speed Internet access.
Poverty is Structural – So are Solutions
Our current public assistance programs often require families to sacrifice long-term security for short-term help.
A Shared Agenda for Reform
New America brings together a panel of experts to discuss paying for college.
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Child Care as an Intergenerational Solution to Poverty
Increased access to child care is an especially promising anti-poverty policy because it is intergenerational.