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TikTok Goes MAGA? Lilian Coral on the Deeper Stakes of the TikTok Deal

Lilian Coral breaks down the TikTok deal using five key principles—and reveals why it’s more political patch than real tech policy.
Open Technology Institute Article In The Thread
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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

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Our Story

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Jobs & Fellowships

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Podcasts

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

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Upcoming Events
Oct. 22nd, 2025

Future Security Forum 2025

Arizona State University and New America will host the 11th annual Future Security Forum in collaboration with Security & Defence PLuS.
Washington, DC
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Oct. 24th, 2025

Everyday Democracy

Join New America and partners for a conversation with civic leaders from across the country advancing participatory governance.
Washington, DC
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Oct. 27th, 2025

Growing Readers in a World of Screens and AI

Join us to reflect on the past decade & the challenges innovators and educators face in today’s shifting literacy education landscape.
Washington, DC
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Recent Publications
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Oct. 16th, 2025

New America and EPIC Launch Innovative Digital Services Pilot to Accelerate Environmental Progress

A partnership focused on improving how government uses technology and data to deliver on urgent environmental priorities.
Digital Service for the Planet Press Release
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Oct. 16th, 2025

Cosmetology Without Accountability: Failures of a Beauty School Accreditor

Accreditation is a system built to protect students and taxpayers, but NACCAS has turned it into a shield for failing beauty schools.
By: 
Antoinette Flores
 and 
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
Education Policy Brief
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Oct. 15th, 2025

Making AI Work for the Public: An ALT Perspective

AI is shaping government by optimizing bureaucracy that residents distrust. Instead, we need a framework to deliver value and legitimacy.
By: 
Eric Gordon
, 
Neil Kleiman
, and 
Mai-Ling Garcia
RethinkAI Report
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Oct. 15th, 2025

Public Comments on the Department of Education's Request for Information on Redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)

The New America Education Policy Program submitted public comments on how the Department of Education could reimagine IES.
By: 
Wesley Whistle
 and 
Jazmyne Owens
Education Policy Blog Post
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