Latest Policy Papers

EARLY EDUCATION: An Ocean of Unknowns
May 15 : What is the best way to use data to measure teacher impact on student learning? States and school districts are...
HIGHER EDUCATION: Undermining Pell
May 08 : Nearly fifty years ago, the federal government committed itself to removing the financial barriers that prevent low-...
EDUCATION BUDGET: Federal Education Budget Update: Fiscal Year 2013 Recap and Fiscal Year 2014 Early Analysis
April 30 : The New America Foundation’s Education Policy Program released an issue brief detailing the completion of the fiscal...
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Vision 2020 Highlights

At New America's annual conference, thought leaders across many disciplines gathered to examine one question: What will our world look like in 2020, and what collective challenges must we confront before then?

Our 2014 Fellows

New America has announced its 2014 class of fellows. Starting September 1, they'll research and write about subjects including school testing, U.S. nuclear strategy, modern China, cyberwar and divorce. Learn more about the 10 new fellows and their upcoming projects.

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Books from New America

Though The New Digital Age, written by New America Board Chairman Eric Schmidt and Director of Google Ideas Jared Cohen, is packed with 1984-esque futuristic scenarios, its purpose is to change today’s technology conversation by considering the coming intersections of the digital and the diplomatic, and "building a bridge" between leaders in both technology and foreign policy fields. The New York Times calls it “prescient and provocative.”

The Sidebar Weekly Podcast

itunesThe Sidebar:  Christopher Leonard explains why the Justice Department's AP phone record grab threatens journalism. Shamila Chaudhary breaks down the results of Pakistan's historic election.