New America
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Low Earth Orbit Satellites: Policies to Promote Spectrum Sharing, Foster Competition, and Close Digital Divides

A report from the LEO Policy Working Group on three key issues for policymakers.
Open Technology Institute Report
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Redistricting School Systems Can Increase Funding Fairness and Decrease Segregation

Education Policy Report
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

Education Policy Collections
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Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.
Highlights

Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.

We are dedicated to renewing
the promise of America

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Upcoming Events
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Nov. 13th, 2025

The LEO Satellite Policy Symposium

The event will feature a keynote by Jay Schwarz, Chief of the Federal Communications Commission's Space Bureau.
Washington, DC
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Nov. 14th, 2025

Better Life Lab Reporting Grants Q & A Webinar

Join the team at the Better Life Lab for an informational webinar to learn more about the care reporting grants for 2025-2026.
Online Only
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Nov. 14th, 2025

Webinar: Reaching Gen Z According to Gen Z

Youth apprentice alumni and talent acquisition experts will share insights on how to recruit Gen Z for apprenticeship programs.
Online Only
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Where policy, equity, and
culture come together.

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Recent Publications
Nov. 6th, 2025

Implementing in Public: Sharing Lessons Learned from Across the Country in the Open

As Alameda County, CA implements an expansive early childhood initiative, we reflect on the value of shared learning and common experiences.
By: 
Sarah Gilliland
 and 
Emmy Liss
New Practice Lab Blog Post
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Nov. 6th, 2025

Low Earth Orbit Satellites: Exploring the Future of Connectivity

A collection that provides an overview of Wireless Future’s efforts to advance the field of LEO satellites.
Open Technology Institute Collections
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Nov. 5th, 2025

The Future of Career-Technical Education: Building on Success while Responding to New Challenges

A new project will convene CTE stakeholders to explore and how state and federal policy can support continued improvement in CTE.
By: 
Mary Alice McCarthy
 and 
Brent Orrell
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
Nov. 5th, 2025

The DR Congo’s Cobalt Power Move

Laura Kupe dives into how the DRC is leveraging its control over its critical resources in the global energy market.
By: 
Laura Kupe
Planetary Politics Blog Post
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