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Katrina’s America: 20 Years Since the Storm

Two decades after Katrina, experts reflect on its lasting impact on policy, race, climate, and culture—and what it means for America today.
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

Education Policy Collections

The Hidden Impact of Federal Budget Cuts: What Families and States Stand to Lose

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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
Sep. 9th, 2025

Open Technology Institute at 15

Join New America to celebrate the Open Technology Institute’s 15 years of impact and reimagine the next 15 years of tech policy.
Washington, DC
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Sep. 17th, 2025

Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights

Join author and New America Fellow Keisha N. Blain for a discussion of their book exploring Black women's commitment to human rights.
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Sep. 25th, 2025

A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America

Join New America Fellow and author Trymaine Lee to discuss his new book exploring life’s complexities, while celebrating family legacy.
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Recent Publications
Aug. 29th, 2025

High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Results from a National Survey of Pre-K Teachers

National survey of pre-K teachers serves as a valuable supplement to NASEM report
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
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Aug. 29th, 2025

Entertainment Initiative: Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care

New America's Better Life Lab works with TV and film creatives, executives and studios on authentic, inclusive work-family stories.
By: 
Vicki Shabo
 and 
Jasmine Heyward
Better Life Lab Collections
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Aug. 29th, 2025

High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Strengthening Curricula for Students with Disabilities

Few pre-K curricula provide strategies for children with disabilities or target their developmental needs.
By: 
Carrie Gillispie
Education Policy Blog Post
The image shows a group of people protesting with a large white sign with red lettering that reads "Hands Off Our Education."
Aug. 28th, 2025

Tracking the Erosion of Civil Rights Enforcement Through the Trump Administration Chaos

The Trump Administration is eroding civil rights enforcement and some are tracking the executive actions that impact education.
By: 
Jazmyne Owens
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