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At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
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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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How a Hashtag Catalyzed PK-12 Open Educational Resources: Reflections and Recommendations

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How a Hashtag Catalyzed PK-12 Open Educational Resources: Reflections and Recommendations

#GoOpen has been called “a hashtag that launched a movement.”

Oct 9, 2018

Ji Soo Song, Joseph South, Ph.D, Kristina Ishmael

BruinXperiment: Ethical Considerations for UCLA’s Campus Climate App

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BruinXperiment: Ethical Considerations for UCLA’s Campus Climate App

Sep 11, 2018

Ernest Ezeugo

Choosing a Predictive Analytics Vendor: A Guide for Colleges

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Choosing a Predictive Analytics Vendor: A Guide for Colleges

When projects involve partnering with a vendor, it is more important than ever to make the right choice about which vendor.

Sep 5, 2018

Comments on Intent to Form a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

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Comments on Intent to Form a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Sep 5, 2018

Melissa Tooley, Clare McCann, Roxanne Garza, Jared Cameron Bass, Amy Laitinen

It’s All About the Community

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It’s All About the Community

Aug 16, 2018

Rethinking Relicensure: Promoting Professional Learning Through Teacher Licensure Policies

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Rethinking Relicensure: Promoting Professional Learning Through Teacher Licensure Policies

This report examines states’ procedures for licensure renewal, exploring how specific elements impede or encourage professional development.

Aug 15, 2018

Taylor White, Melissa Tooley

Is the Department Setting Up its Open Textbook Pilot to Scale—Or to Fail?

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Is the Department Setting Up its Open Textbook Pilot to Scale—Or to Fail?

Aug 7, 2018

Lindsey Tepe, Sabia Prescott

The Learning Sciences Exchange Names 12 Fellows for First-Of-Its-Kind Program

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The Learning Sciences Exchange Names 12 Fellows for First-Of-Its-Kind Program

Announcing 12 innovative fellows who are sparking new ideas and fostering breakthrough approaches to communicate insights of early learning.

Jul 1, 2018

Comments to Education Department on Delay of State Authorization for Distance Ed Rule

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Comments to Education Department on Delay of State Authorization for Distance Ed Rule

Jun 11, 2018

Clare McCann, Jared Cameron Bass, Amy Laitinen

Washington State Launches First of Its Kind Paraeducator Board

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Washington State Launches First of Its Kind Paraeducator Board

Washington State’s Paraeducator Board will help set policy regarding paraeducator standards, professional development and career ladders

Apr 3, 2018

Alexandra Manuel, Amaya Garcia

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