Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal Library Funds Could Affect Digital Literacy and Media Mentorship Programs
Media mentorship programs are funded through the Institute for Museum and Library Services, which Trump proposes to eliminate.
K–12 School Funding
What to Know About Education Funding in Trump’s Budget Request
From Early Ed to Higher Ed, here is our take on Trump's Proposed Budget to Congress
Protecting Students of Color is an Imperative in the Reauthorized Higher Education Act
Our insights on how Congress can protect and empower students of color in higher education.
Nikole Hannah-Jones on School Segregation, Detroit, and Dealing With Pressure
New America 2017 Fellow Nikole Hannah-Jones spoke about her book on school segregation.
New Spending Bill Boosts Funding for Key ECE Programs
The spending bill is positive news for advocates of increased funding of early care and education programs
The Wealth Gap PLUS Debt
The Wealth Gap PLUS Debt report looks at the Parent PLUS loan program and how it could widen the racial wealth divide.
Transforming Financing in Early Care and Education
A report from the National Academies of Sciences highlights how current investments in early care and education are inadequate.
Highs and Lows of Higher Ed in the White House Budget Request
The White House released its fiscal year 2019 budget request to Congress today, with big implications for higher ed.
New Data Contradict House HEA Proposal on Loan Limits
Public Libraries: Untapped Resource for Schools?
Unpacking a new study of public libraries, including how they work with families and help develop digital literacy skills
Avoiding the PSLFiasco: Part Three
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.
Avoiding the PSLFiasco: Part Two
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.
Avoiding the PSLFiasco: Part One
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.
Skills Takeaways from the Trump Budget Request
Deep cuts to the workforce system proposed in the 2018 budget request will hurt American workers - perhaps Trump voters worst of all.