Economic & Workforce Development
Taking a Look at California’s Community College Baccalaureate Pilot
The California Legislative Analyst's Office report gets some things right but misses the mark with other critiques.
An Apprenticeship in California Designed for Family Child Care Providers
This promising program strengthens providers’ knowledge while encouraging their continued participation in the workforce.
Jessica Bruder on Subcultures, Journalistic Collaboration, and Edward Snowden
New America 2020 Fellow Jessica Bruder spoke about economic insecurity and the changing nature of work.
Appropriations Bill Brings a Holiday Gift for Federal Education Programs
Congress has finally reached a deal to fund the government for fiscal year 2020, including some significant increases for education programs
A Tale of Two Interns
With applied baccalaureates on the rise, community colleges like Green River are expanding the tech talent pipeline.
Supporting Early Educators in Higher Education: Exploring Both Sides of the Coin
Higher education is a two-sided coin, with the student on one side and the faculty and program on the flip side.
Center Director Preparation: How Do We Prepare a Renaissance Woman?
The Field Comes Together to Advance Equity in Early Ed
NAEYC's equity statement was endorsed by more than 100 organizations, including New America’s Early & Elementary Education Policy team.
The Millennial Money Myth
Reid Cramer explores the emerging Millennial wealth gap—and what we can do to bridge the divide.
Equitably Expanding Educational Requirements: Insights from Diverse Early Educators
Educators of color who care for young children must be elevated throughout policy conversations to ensure equitable systemic change.
North Seattle College’s applied baccalaureate in app development delivers full-stack IT skills to local learners
Emphasizing flexibility and practical problem-solving, North Seattle's applied IT baccalaureate provides a new pathway to tech opportunity.
A State to Look to This Principals Month: Illinois
In a new report out today, New America explores the bold steps one state has taken to reform principal preparation.