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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in sweeping, long-term change. Discover how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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For more than 25 years, New America has supported hundreds of fellows as they pursue ambitious work. Through our flagship Fellows Program and specialized fellowships, we back ideas rooted in depth, rigor, and lasting relevance.

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New America Fellows

The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
Us@250 Fellowship

Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellowship

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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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What can TAACCCT teach us? Leveraging past lessons for the future of work

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What can TAACCCT teach us? Leveraging past lessons for the future of work

An in-depth analysis of TAACCCT will provide a base of evidence to guide future investments.

Oct 9, 2018

Debra Bragg, Ivy Love

Expanding nurses’ access to a bachelor’s degree in Colorado

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Expanding nurses’ access to a bachelor’s degree in Colorado

Recently passed legislation made Colorado the tenth state to allow community colleges to offer BSN completion programs for current nurses.

Oct 2, 2018

Higher Education Degrees — The Latest ECE Panacea?

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Higher Education Degrees — The Latest ECE Panacea?

Sep 18, 2018

Alberto Mares

Building Better Degrees Using Industry Certifications

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Report / In Depth

Building Better Degrees Using Industry Certifications

Embedded industry certifications can support student success at college and in the labor market—if institutions choose and finance wisely.

Sep 17, 2018

Michael Prebil, Mary Alice McCarthy

Bright Horizons Plans to Pay for Teachers to Get Degrees: My Questions, Concerns, and Thoughts

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Bright Horizons Plans to Pay for Teachers to Get Degrees: My Questions, Concerns, and Thoughts

Sep 13, 2018

Laura Bornfreund

Paying More and Getting Less

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Paying More and Getting Less

This report analyzes Adult Training and Education Survey data about degree attainment, work experience programs and nondegree credentials.

Sep 13, 2018

Mary Alice McCarthy, Lul Tesfai, Kim Dancy

Apprenticeship and the Future of Nursing

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Apprenticeship and the Future of Nursing

Sep 6, 2018

Ivy Love, Mary Alice McCarthy

Is the Cart Being Put Before the Horse?

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Is the Cart Being Put Before the Horse?

Sep 4, 2018

Fabienne Doucet

The National Fund builds regional apprenticeship awareness – and the capacity to do it right

The National Fund builds regional apprenticeship awareness – and the capacity to do it right

The National Fund for Workforce Solutions works through local workforce partnerships to bring apprenticeship best practices to scale.

Aug 22, 2018

Michael Prebil

It’s All About the Community

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It’s All About the Community

Aug 16, 2018

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