Do Federal Funding Mechanisms Lead to Disparate Access to Childcare?
Recent data suggests low participation rates among eligible children in federally-funded child care programs.
New York Times Columnist David Brooks Joins New America Board of Directors
New America is pleased to announce the appointment of journalist and commentator David Brooks to its board of directors.
Paving a Path Forward for State Principal Evaluation Systems
Much attention has been paid to new teacher evaluation systems in order to improve teaching quality. What about principal evaluations?
Crime Rates Are Lower On the Border
Here’s why border town crime rates aren’t as you might imagine.
Digital Globalization
A new McKinsey Global Institute report, to be released at New America, finds that globalization has reached a critical turning point.
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House Panel Advances Anti-Transparency Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved a bill that would exempt certain broadband providers from complying with the Open Int
Nationwide Bipartisan Trend: State Pre-K Funding Increases
ECS released its annual report on state pre-K funding, highlighting a trend in increased funding by states on pre-K programs.
Privacy in Paris (France and Texas Editions)
Here’s what Julie Brill had to say to Peter Singer and Sara Sorcher on perceptions of privacy in Europe and America.
Rebuilding the Public’s Trust Begins with Trusting the Public
In the wake of Trump and Flint, we explore more encouraging news about real democratic reforms happening in the United States.
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Spring Break—Information Style
Some fondly remember their spring break trips to party in Miami. Others, like Priya Kumar, reflect on trips taken to use knowledge from coll