Rethinking Localism in Education Law and Policy
Interview with Professor Derek Black on localism as a driver of segregation & inequity and why we must rethink the role of school districts.
K–12 School Funding
What to Know About Education Funding in Biden’s Budget
The budget is an important opportunity for the administration to signal its priorities when it comes to education.
Refusing Federal Education Dollars Jeopardizes Students with Disabilities
Some lawmakers want to be free of federal education rules. But for students with disabilities, those “rules” are civil rights.
Powerful Pennsylvania Ruling Sets a New Standard for School Funding
A Pennsylvania court just stuck down the state’s school finance system as unconstitutional. The ruling is a clarion call for fairer funding.
Biden’s Vision for How to Strengthen the Teacher Workforce
New America takes a close look at the President’s $2 billion request for attracting, preparing, supporting, and retaining a diverse, high-qu
Why Schools Should Invest Federal Relief Funds in Transforming School Staffing
This is the moment for states and districts to think big about how to strengthen and diversify the educator workforce
A New Policy Landscape for K-12 Education
New America outlines the K-12 education landscape changes in the new Biden Harris administration and Congress.
How can State Leaders Support English Learners During COVID-19 and Beyond?
