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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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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

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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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PreK–12 Education

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Mississippi’s Multifaceted Approach to Tackling Teacher Shortages

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Mississippi’s Multifaceted Approach to Tackling Teacher Shortages

This report highlights impressive strategies states can use to address teacher shortages and improve teacher workforce diversity.

Jun 29, 2020

Amaya Garcia, Jenny Muñiz

Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Children’s First 10 Years

Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Children’s First 10 Years

In order to significantly improve outcomes for children, policy needs to take a comprehensive, coordinated approach.

Jun 25, 2020

Laura Bornfreund

Episode 10: Content Developer Kate Nowak Talks Comprehensive Math Curriculum

Episode 10: Content Developer Kate Nowak Talks Comprehensive Math Curriculum

Jun 15, 2020

Kristina Ishmael

Developing a Bilingual Associate Degree Program for Spanish-Speaking Early Childhood Educators

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Developing a Bilingual Associate Degree Program for Spanish-Speaking Early Childhood Educators

Jun 11, 2020

Amaya Garcia, Cara Sklar

Youth Apprenticeship Programs Adapt to Meet Crucial Needs in Pandemic

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Youth Apprenticeship Programs Adapt to Meet Crucial Needs in Pandemic

Jun 11, 2020

Taylor White, Joyce Hwang

Episode 9: School Librarian Mark Ray Talks Curation as a Human Skill

Episode 9: School Librarian Mark Ray Talks Curation as a Human Skill

Jun 8, 2020

Kristina Ishmael

Episode 8: State Leader Gina Loveless Talks No Perfect Curriculum

Episode 8: State Leader Gina Loveless Talks No Perfect Curriculum

Jun 1, 2020

Kristina Ishmael

Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders

Pandemic Planning

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Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders

May 27, 2020

Rebecca Heiser, Kristina Ishmael, Jennifer Payne

Episode 7: District Leader Anthony Gabriele Talks Challenges, Opportunities, and Manufactured Time

Episode 7: District Leader Anthony Gabriele Talks Challenges, Opportunities, and Manufactured Time

May 25, 2020

Kristina Ishmael

Episode 6: Content Developer Caroline Gambell Talks Culturally-Relevant Resources

Episode 6: Content Developer Caroline Gambell Talks Culturally-Relevant Resources

May 18, 2020

Kristina Ishmael

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