Privacy, Power, and Protection: Why Weakening Encryption Hurts Women and Gender Minorities
Lawmakers must consider the gendered implications of undermining encryption.
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Public Comments on the Commission for Public Higher Education’s Draft Standards
CPHE should strengthen and clarify its draft standards.
Which Congressional Districts Would Lose the Most K–12 Funding Under the Trump and House Education Budgets?
2026 budget proposals from Trump and House Republicans would substantially cut K-12 funding, especially in rural and low-income areas.
A State-by-State Summary of Prospective Payments Implementation Approaches
The New Practice Lab offers resources for states implementing new federal requirements changing how they pay child care providers.
Early Math Intervention Builds Momentum in 2025
Better math proficiency early in a student’s education often means better reading and math skills later on.
In “Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs,” Health and Happiness Mean Energy, Not Time Management
Moms in the United States are struggling. Leslie Forde says they have to start doing less.
Supporting Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Federal Policy Updates and Resources for State Advocates
A fact sheet from New America and Start Early supports advocates to stay informed and take action.
Americans Believe in the Importance of Student Support Services at Colleges and Universities
This blog post reviews Varying Degrees 2025 data and finds Americans' strong support for services that help college students succeed.
Flipping the Power Switch
A clean energy transition that benefits the Global South will require systemic changes to current geopolitical infrastructure.
The Jakarta Model Is No Blueprint
Sustainable growth cannot be built on silenced communities and poisoned land, argues Alvin Camba.
Dan Xin Huang on Education and Class in America
New America Fellow Dan Xin Huang spoke about his forthcoming book, Rutter.
The September Transition
Welcoming the Class of 2026 and highlights from the Class of 2025.
Can Rochester, New York Point the Way for Climate Havens?
Migration by Americans fleeing extreme weather changes gives cities like Rochester a chance for revitalization.
We Need More Policy Entrepreneurs to Solve the Housing Crisis
Amid a growing wealth of good ideas to address the housing shortage, we need to make sure the right ones reach the right places.
