The Department of Ed Needs Bang for its Buck in Preschool Development Grants
The DOE got a surprise from Congress: a $250 Million Race to the Top grant to promote early education.
What Is a High-Quality College Education?
Cost, affordability, and value in higher education are evergreen topics in the halls of Congress and in newspapers across the country.
Discussing Future Directions for Education Policy and Advocacy
Please join us on Wednesday, March 19 for a convening at New America’s offices in Washington, DC to help map future directions for educat
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Pre-K’s Wave of the Future?
A new approach to financing early education could mean taxpayers lose out if pre-K programs don’t meet specific targets.
The Assets Budget is Out of Balance
The thing about federal spending is that, while it may be out of balance, it isn’t inevitable.
50 Years Since the War on Poverty: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Despite the successes, more needs to be done to help families attain financial security.
Super Wi-Fi, Incentive Auctions and the Emerging Unlicensed Economy
The airwaves that are open and unlicensed already generate more than $220 billion a year through Wi-Fi and other technolo
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POSTPONED: The Global War for Internet Governance with Dr. Laura DeNardis
Despite its wide reach and powerful global influence, the Internet is a medium uncontrolled by any one centralized system, organization, or
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Washington’s Waiver Woes? Meet the Ex-Waiver Waiver
Last week, Washington state legislators left Olympia without approving any changes to its teacher evaluation law.
Asking the Wrong Questions About Charter Schools on the Hill
Compared to the ongoing charter battles in New York City, most of the hearing was a tame affair.
Child Care Bill Advances, But Its Fate Is Unclear
If the bill passes the House and is signed into law, it will be the first time the law has received a facelift since 1996.
Civil Rights and Big Data
How will new, innovative technologies benefit all individuals and help alleviate social and economic inequalities? As the urge to collect an
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Impact Estimates for the Gainful Employment NPRM
The latest data file provided by the Department has information on 7,934 programs.
New America Announces New Leadership and Program on Technology
New America today appointed Alan Davidson Vice President for Technology Policy and Strategy, and Director of the Open Technology Institute.