One Way Congress Can Support American Families and College Students with Children
The U.S. higher education continues to fail over 3 million parenting students. Ewa Obatuase discusses what Congress can do to support them.
Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism
Join New America Fellow Eve L. Ewing for a discussion centered on her enlightening book, Original Sins.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EST
David Zikusoka
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Future Frontlines
Federal Cuts Threaten Babies and Preschoolers with Disabilities from All Angles
The Trump administration summarily fired civil servants upholding hard-won civil rights for children with disabilities.
Navigating How and When to Use Tech When Teaching Young Children
In January and February, New America convened researchers, pediatricians, and educators to discuss the latest guidance.
Trump Administration Will Continue Stripping Students of Civil Rights If Education Leaders Allow It
Trump administration asserts federal control over schools, colleges, and students to a degree never before seen.
The Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria
Future Security's Jeremy Hodge writes on the situation facing ISIS and the U.S. in Syria
Community Colleges Reimagine Their Role to Transform Whole Communities
Shalin Jyotishi is quoted in a Work Shift article about Achieving the Dream's community vibrancy framework.
Enhancing Representation in Massachusetts: The Case for Preferential and Proportional Electoral Systems
Alternative electoral systems—such as ranking systems or list-based proportional systems—could enhance representation in the state.
Learn More About What Families Need to Thrive
In the stories below, learn more about our interviewees and how early pandemic-era aid changed their lives.
Why Did a Think Tank Make a Text-Based Game?
This new interactive aims to help players better grasp the day-to-day reality for struggling families like those of Kiarica Schields.
Child Care Support Services Are an Overlooked Strategy for Re-Enrolling Adult Learners
Community colleges focusing on re-enrolling adult learners should consider highlighting and/or improving their child care services as a key
Encampment Cleanups Aren’t the Answer: Bridging the Gap Between Housing Loss and Homelessness
After Trump’s notice, DC sped up homeless encampment removals. Tim Robustelli urges better eviction data to tackle housing instability.