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<…
K–12 School Funding
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?
A Real Shortage
Why Teachers Are So Concerned About School Reopenings
American schools need a clear, safe plan for in-person reopening handed down from unified leadership, yet it has not emerged. They need cert
How States and Districts Can Advance Open Education with CARES Act Funding
ESSER funds present a number of options for making high-quality instructional materials are widely accessible to students.
Appropriations Bill Brings a Holiday Gift for Federal Education Programs
Congress has finally reached a deal to fund the government for fiscal year 2020, including some significant increases for education programs
Federal Spending on Early Care and Education: Past, Present, and Future
Funding for early care and education should be prioritized to meet the needs of young children
Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal Library Funds Could Affect Digital Literacy and Media Mentorship Programs
Media mentorship programs are funded through the Institute for Museum and Library Services, which Trump proposes to eliminate.