A Series of Laws Strengthens New Jersey’s Early Education System
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Cutting Barriers: Addressing the Challenges of Parenting Students in Cosmetology Programs
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NSF’s Impact on Community Colleges and the Skilled Technical Workforce: An interview with Dr. Celeste Carter
New America and the American Association of Community Colleges chronicle the legacy of the Dr. Celeste Carter.
All Policy Is Disability Policy: An Invitation to Join the Conversation
Now, more than ever, we need to center disabled people to address persistent challenges and find better solutions for everyone.
Heightened Cash Monitoring Weaponized: Failing Schools Skirt Scrutiny, Harvard Takes the Blow
The Trump administration’s application of HCM against the Ivy Leauge college is blatant political coercion.
Next Tax Season, Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face an Unpleasant Surprise
Close to ten million Americans could be in default on their student loans by year’s end.
NSF Engines, Place-based Innovation on the Minds of Bipartisan Policymakers
Members, Engines CEOs, Industry agree in the promise of NSF Engines for localities & the nation's economy and security.
Announcing New America’s 2025 Future of Work & Innovation Economy Initiative Fellows
Welcoming our new cohort of experts focused on solving public problems at the intersection of science, workforce, and industrial policy.
A Summer of Despair for STEM Education
STEM Education Funding Cuts and Canceled Research Grants are Cutting Off Opportunities for Students.
English Learner Changes Over the Last 20 Years
ELs’ location, enrollment, linguistic diversity, and racial composition has shifted over time.
Parenting Students Need Affordable Child Care. The CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act Will Help
A new bill in congress would increase funding for the CCAMPIS program, which helps subsidize child care for students.
What Bossier Parish Community College Can Teach Us About Data and Workforce Pell
Colleges have to implement Workforce Pell. Bossier Parish Community College has a data platform that could help.
Head Start for America’s Children Act of 2025 Proposes Fully Funding the 60-Year-Old Program
New bill offers support for student parents, the early childhood workforce, and more