Melissa Tooley
Director, Educator Quality
Celebrating the Education & Work Teams’ Impact at New America
In six short videos, partners and current and former staff share how New America has made an impact in the education and work sector.
Not All Paid Leave Policies Are Equal
A new report concludes that newer voluntary, optional paid leave policies in several states are not leading to coverage.
What Will 2026 Hold for Early Care and Education?
Here are a few questions that rise to the top for our team when thinking about the next 12 months in early education
Amanda Ballantyne
Senior Fellow, Workers & Technology
How the Renewal of AGOA Can Deliver for African Economies
The African Growth and Opportunity Act delivered mixed results. Its proposed renewal, argues Aude Darnal, is an opportunity to do better.
Inside 2025: A Year of Urgency and the Wins That Mattered Most
New America’s Education and Work teams highlight key advocacy efforts and accomplishments from 2025.
Q&A with RAND Researchers about Findings from the American Pre-K Teacher Survey
The survey provides a better understanding of the perspective of public school pre-K teachers across the country.
Shared Equity Homeownership: Meeting Demand and Preserving Supply
This ownership model can build generational wealth, and it should be brought to the counties that need it most.
Trump Wants an Accreditation Revolution. These Emails Reveal the Players Behind It.
Officials from would-be accreditors likely aligned with the administration have long been coordinating on reworking the system.
10 Top Moments for Care on TV in 2025
From the struggles of parenthood to confronting a cancer diagnosis, Vicki Shabo and Lydia Storie count down the top TV care moments of 2025.
Congress Reintroduces Bill to Curb Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
Despite the risks, there is currently no federal law governing the use of restraint or seclusion in schools.
Joint Comments Supporting EchoStar’s Transfer of Spectrum Licenses to SpaceX for a New Direct to Cell Satellite Service
OTI and PK submit comments to the FCC in support of the proposed transfer of EchoStar's spectrum licenses to SpaceX.
Technology and Democracy 2025 Impact Report
A breakdown of how New America's Technology and Democracy programs tackled issues related to AI, privacy, data and the future of the interne
The Impact and Reach of Better Life Lab in 2025
Despite a year marked by political uncertainty and ongoing challenges for working families, the Better Life Lab has made extraordinary strid