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Multilingual Paraprofessionals Highlight Barriers to Entering the Teaching Profession
A new paper uses focus group data with multilingual paraprofessionals to explore barriers to entering teaching.
Obamacare has Benefits that Extend Beyond the Hospital—and into Housing
New research indicates that Obamacare recipients are considerably more likely to pay their rent on time.
Stories from the San Joaquin Valley
An interview series with civic entrepreneurs from California's Central Valley.
Thank You, Ohio
Working a polling station with Trump supporting firefighters might not change your politics, but it can still expand your worldview.
Reconnecting opportunity youth through work-based learning
An OECD report debuted at New America explores strategies for building shared success for at-risk youth and their employers.
Students’ No. 1 Higher Education Obstacle May Surprise You
When college students were asked about the major obstacles with pursuing a college education, the cost of textbooks took first place.
January’s Open Letter From OTI’s Director: OTI’s Positive Agenda in a Post-Trump World
OTI Director Kevin Bankston wrote an open letter identifying OTI's priorities following the presidential election.
The Case for Expanding Gainful Employment Under Trump
The Trump Administration should adopt the Gainful Employment standard for all postsecondary education programs.
The Workweek: Jan. 10, 2017
Highlights from the week's latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
1/09 – Comments Supporting a Rulemaking to Open the 1,000 MHz C-Band for Fixed Wireless and Unlicensed Use
FCC Filing
Laptops in the Classroom Stops Lecturing, Not Learning
Laptop and technology bans preserve and protect lectures, not learning.
Revolutionary Code
Early Education Priorities for 2017
New America’s Education Policy program has released an agenda with 10 important actions to help reform the country’s education system
Looking Forward
New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter looks toward 2017 with the Shift Commission.