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.
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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.
Juneteenth Means Protecting Our History and Safeguarding Our Joy
Jazmyne Owens explores the history of Juneteenth and what it means for the holiday’s future in the face of political political uncertainty.
Research Agenda: Grow Your Own Teachers
This research agenda identifies key questions and data sources around which the GYO field can direct its efforts.
How Would Razing the U.S. Department of Education Impact Teachers and Teaching?
Three examples of how the Trump administration’s plans to shutter the Dept. of Education would harm the quality of teaching and learning.