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The Bad Kids
At Black Rock High School, the methods are unique and the model is innovative.
It Takes a District: DC’s Strategy for Improving Child Care Quality
So Long, 2016
New America CA recapped highlights from 2016.
What do DeVos and Price Picks Mean for Early Ed?
The future of early learning under the incoming Trump administration remains opaque.
Elana Broitman Named Director of New America NYC
Broitman brings expertise in legal and technological fields and significant New York government experience to the New York office.
Child Care is a Crucial Support for the 4.8 Million Parents in College
Balancing family life, being a parent and focusing on school work is difficult, especially without the support of a spouse or partner.
Do Not Resist
Over the past 25 years, the United States has seen a disturbing militarization of its sworn law enforcement offices.
TERROR
With the death of Osama bin Laden and the explosion of the Arab Spring five years ago, it seemed like the war on terror might be ending.
How the Science of Child Development Can be Leveraged to Strengthen the Child Welfare System
The Center on the Developing Child has released a new report on the implications of development science for child welfare policy & practice.
A Post-Election Conversation on the Future of Democracy
Americans across the ideological spectrum are increasingly concerned by the concentration of both private and public power.
When It Comes to Infant-Toddler Care and Development, It’s All About the Relationships
A new brief focuses on two practices that child care centers should make a priority: primary caregiving and continuity of care
Opening the Tank
Anne-Marie Slaughter and Hana Passen imagine what an open think tank would—and should—look like.
California’s Greatest Asset: Its Diversity
As the most diverse state in the union, CA offers important lessons for the rest of the country.
Fathers Play a Pivotal Role in Their Children’s Early Educational Experiences
Early education programs must continue to work to break down the barriers to father engagement.