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We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power

We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power

Caleb Gayle uncovers how the Black Creek community’s citizenship crisis reshapes our understanding of identity, race, and power.

May 27, 2022

Caleb J. Gayle

Policy Implications for Inclusive Educational Materials

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Policy Implications for Inclusive Educational Materials

This research summarizes a meta-analysis of 160+ studies revealing the connection between culturally responsive materials and learning.

May 24, 2022

Amanda LaTasha Armstrong, Jazmyne Owens

Towards a Digital Equity Foundation: Best Practices for Governance, Accountability, and Transparency for Foundations Established with Public Assets

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Towards a Digital Equity Foundation: Best Practices for Governance, Accountability, and Transparency for Foundations Established with Public Assets

Best practices for governance, accountability, and transparency for foundations established with public assets.

May 24, 2022

Charles Bell

Houston Muslim Study

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Houston Muslim Study

This study provides an in-depth, policy-relevant study, through a non-security lens, about American Muslims at the local level in Houston.

May 20, 2022

Robert L. McKenzie

From Trauma to Development

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From Trauma to Development

The future of the United States hinges on our investment in the care, education, and healing of immigrant children.

May 19, 2022

Ai Binh T. Ho

Evaluating the Student Experience at Community College Baccalaureate Programs

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Evaluating the Student Experience at Community College Baccalaureate Programs

Three students tell us what it was like to work toward a bachelor’s degree and why they chose to enroll at a community college to do so.

May 18, 2022

Lia Wetzstein, Elizabeth Meza, Debra Bragg

The Mind and the Moon: My Brother’s Story, the Science of Our Brains, and the Search for Our Psyches

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The Mind and the Moon: My Brother’s Story, the Science of Our Brains, and the Search for Our Psyches

Daniel Bergner explores modern psychiatry, weaving his brother’s journey with neuroscience to challenge how we understand the mind.

May 17, 2022

Daniel Bergner

Reducing Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Education

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Reducing Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Education

Policies to limit exclusionary discipline practices must also equip early childhood educators to better serve their students.

May 11, 2022

Abbie Lieberman, Aaron Loewenberg

Alt-Finance for Alt-Tech

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Alt-Finance for Alt-Tech

This brief investigates the world of "alt finance" that supported prominent actors associated with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

May 5, 2022

Ben Dalton

Big Money for Broadband, A Risky Connection for You

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Big Money for Broadband, A Risky Connection for You

ISPs sell your personal data and put profits ahead of privacy. Regulations can help.

Apr 28, 2022

Claire Park

How Democracies Revive

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How Democracies Revive

While it’s not hard to imagine the fall of American democracy, this essay makes the case for resisting the prevailing pessimism.

Apr 28, 2022

Lee Drutman

Improving Public Programs for Low-Income Tax Filers

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Improving Public Programs for Low-Income Tax Filers

This report focuses on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, a free, government-funded program, that serves low-income tax filers

Apr 18, 2022

Cassandra Robertson, Samarth Gupta

Youth Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning in the Skilled Trades

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Youth Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning in the Skilled Trades

Youth apprenticeship and work-based learning are rare in the skilled trades. This brief explores common barriers and options for growth.

Apr 14, 2022

Michael Prebil, Taylor White

Educating English Learners During the Pandemic

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Educating English Learners During the Pandemic

English learner’s educational experiences were upended due to COVID-19. Experts help illuminate bright spots and lingering equity issues.

Apr 13, 2022

Leslie Villegas, Amaya Garcia

The Bin Laden Papers

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The Bin Laden Papers

Apr 12, 2022

Nelly Lahoud

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Thriving Families

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

Small Loans, Big Barriers

Men and Care: Insights from the 2026 Survey and Real Stories from Caregiving Men

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We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power

Policy Implications for Inclusive Educational Materials

Towards a Digital Equity Foundation: Best Practices for Governance, Accountability, and Transparency for Foundations Established with Public Assets

Houston Muslim Study

From Trauma to Development

Evaluating the Student Experience at Community College Baccalaureate Programs

The Mind and the Moon: My Brother’s Story, the Science of Our Brains, and the Search for Our Psyches

Reducing Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Education

Alt-Finance for Alt-Tech

Big Money for Broadband, A Risky Connection for You

How Democracies Revive

Improving Public Programs for Low-Income Tax Filers

Youth Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning in the Skilled Trades

Educating English Learners During the Pandemic

The Bin Laden Papers