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.
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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.
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.
Laptops in the Classroom Stops Lecturing, Not Learning
Laptop and technology bans preserve and protect lectures, not learning.
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.
Teacher Perspectives on the Best Instructional Models for DLLs
What do teachers believe is the best instructional model for DLLs? A new study reveals that it depends on students' language skills.
What Cuomo’s Plan Tells Us About the Future of Free College
The announcement from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is a key sign that the fight for free college tuition may be going local.
Education Agenda 2017
New America's Education Policy Program sets 10 priorities for state leaders, the new Administration, and Congress
Spotlight on Newburgh: How State Reform for English Learners is Taking Root in New York
In light of new state rules, local leaders in Newburgh City, New York are innovating to better serve multilingual learners.
The Next Secretary of Education, Happy Holidays
Kevin and Libby talk about what Betsy DeVos means for higher education, more IBR controversy, holiday-season cocktails, and Rogue One.
A Reasonable Return on Our Technology Investment May Be the Key to Tomorrow’s Social Safety Net
Are taxpayers getting a reasonable return on tech investment tax dollars?
