PreK–12 Education
Standards, Assessment, and Data: A Look at the Leading States
Standards, assessment, and data are essential components to ensuring that all students have access to and mastery of grade level skills.
2015 State Action on Early Care and Education
All 50 states in 2015 were enacting policies that had both positive and negative consequences for early care and education.
Equity in STEM: Public-Private Partnerships Drive Opportunity for All Students
A new initiative in Baltimore City shows how local partnerships can help make equitable access to STEM a reality.
So You Want to Be a Mentor
Better listen to Abigail Swisher to make sure you help more than you harm.
Equitable Funding: Which States are Leading the Way?
It's not all about money, but money does matter.
When It Comes to Infant Language Development, Not All Toys Are Created Equal
Can something as simple as the type of toy an infant plays with affect language development? The answer appears to be yes.
NCLB’s Impact on Bilingual Education in New York City
A paradox in language immersion learning is happening in NY, a rise in native English speakers, while non-English learners are declining.
Expanded Learning Time for DLLs: Benefits, Costs and Caveats
A new report highlights how extending the school day can push achievement for all students, including DLLs. But is extra time really the ans
How Will ESSA Influence States’ Teacher Quality Efforts?
Pre-K Access and Quality: A Look at the Leading States
Our analysis shows that two states, Georgia and North Carolina, along with DC, stand out for the quality and availability of their pre-K pro
Is ESSA Really A New Direction for U.S. Education?
Melissa Tooley writes for The Atlantic about the "Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA) and whether the new law holds more promise than its pre
New Column: Word Gaps and Education Reform
Conor Williams discusses how education reformers should think about the early word gap and early literacy.
What Candidates Should be Talking about in 2016: Six Ideas from New America
Americans should know where candidates stand on the following six issues before they cast their votes.
How Do You Find a Great Educational App?
New America and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center are strong advocates for an industry-wide app standards on educational technology apps.