Texas’s Path to HB 2: Looking to Past Teacher Certification Policies to Move Forward
This brief reviews the teacher prep and certification policies that preceded HB 2 in Texas.
Educators
Early Insights on How Learning Ecosystems Can Help Kids Thrive
Five questions facing the new National Commission on Learning Ecosystems wit…
From the Science of Learning and Development to the Promise of Ecosystems
Scientists have uncovered what helps activate learning in children and adolescents. Now the challenge is to apply t…
In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
Celebrating the Education & Work Teams’ Impact at New America
In six short videos, partners and current and former staff share how New America has made an impact in the education and work sector.
The Six-Strand Strategy for Educator Excellence Raises Results for All
Intertwining 6 key policy “strands” secures a more successful educator workforce, more successful students, and a more prosperous economy.
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Strengthening Curricula for Students with Disabilities
Few pre-K curricula provide strategies for children with disabilities or target their developmental needs.
How are States Leveraging Micro-Credentials to Improve the Teacher Workforce?
Explore how and why states’ use of micro-credentials for teachers is growing, along with cautions and recommendations for policymakers.
