Getting Creative to Combat Domestic Violence
To address social problems like domestic violence in immigrant communities, the trick is balancing finding allies with fostering internal ch
Learning to Make Sense of Dollars and Cents
In the wake of the Great Recession, is financial education the best way to increase economic stability? In the latest Weekly Wonk, Terri Fri
Promoting Gender Equality in Afghanistan and around the World
We’re at a critical moment in the movement for women’s rights in Afghanistan, say experts working on the ground who spoke recently at New Am
Resolved: Technology Will Take Our Jobs
With the automation of work becoming increasingly prevalent, how will sustained advances in technology impact the workforce?
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The Challenge of Diversity in Pre-K Classrooms
Universal pre-K expands enrollment to students of different socioeconomic levels and races, but does not always improve at classroom-level.
What the Seal of Biliteracy Can Do for English Language Learners
A growing body of research has shown the potential cognitive, cultural, and economic benefits of bilingualism.
Audio Recording: Unvarnished Podcast
Sarah Maslin Nir’s “Unvarnished” series on NYC nail salons is a lesson in the power of careful reporting.
Changing the Incentives for Colleges to Enroll and Graduate Low-Income Students
Colleges have little incentive to enroll low-income students and it is increasingly reflected in their student aid policies.
New America launches new database of drone regulation and civil use of drones
WASHINGTON, DC — New America is pleased to announce the public release of “World of Drones,” comprising two new databases, of drone regulati
