New America Receives Grant to Create Digital Exhibit on 1939 Library Sit-In
New America has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to develop a digital exhibit on the 1939 Library Sit-In in Alexandria, Virginia.
Beyond Market Rates: How States and Cities Are Estimating the True Cost of Quality Care
This resource is for state and local policymakers, agency leaders and staff, and early childhood advocates working to understand and fund the true cost of providing high-quality care.
Shedding Early Light on ICE’s Chilling Effects on Child Care
In the Green Room: New America’s Heela Rasool-Ayub
Heela Rasool-Ayub chats with Zócalo Public Square about economist Joseph Stiglitz, Afghan food, and the highlands of Ethiopia.
How Russia’s Undersea Nuclear Buildup Is Reshaping the Arctic
Russia is extending old submarines, fielding new ones, and testing weapons that don’t neatly fit into existing arms control frameworks. With New START expired, the Arctic’s nuclear balance is becoming harder to read, and NATO’s response remains focused on land.
Senate Committee Passes RISE Act, Easing Path to Accommodations for College Students with Disabilities
The Senate HELP Committee passed the RISE Act out of committee this week, a bill aiming to help students with disabilities access accommodations more efficiently in college.
NYC’s PIT Crew Is Codifying How Government Should Work
New York City’s PIT Crew is an example of bringing people into the loop of tech and governance.
Senate HELP Committee’s Approval of the College Transparency Act a Step Forward for Higher Education
Kevin Carey applauds the Senate HELP Committee’s bipartisan approval of the College Transparency Act
New Findings on Student and Public Stances on Higher Ed
Public Insight in July reviews how Americans, parents, and students perceive college values.