Education: Media Appearances and Press Releases

Obama's New Push for Preschool for At-risk Children | Christian Science Monitor

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0500

But the big investments haven't necessarily been done within a meaningful framework, says Sara Mead, a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation ...

New America Foundation Releases 50-State Survey of Progress on Early Learning Councils

Erin Drankoski — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:00 -0500

The New America Foundation's Early Education Initiative today released a report and 50-state survey on how -- and whether -- states are making progress in establishing early learning councils, which are mandated by federal law to be established in each state.

Subprime Student Loan Crisis | NHPR

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:46:00 -0500

The New America Foundation's Stephen Burd has been investigating the for-profit college industry for The Washington Monthly and joins us with more on what ...

Big Bird Celebrates Big Day with 'Sesame Street' Anniversary | The NewsHour

Kate Schuler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:03:00 -0500

On the 40th anniversary of "Sesame Street," Jeffrey Brown explores how the classic PBS program has helped shape childhood education in the United States and around the world. He talks with Lisa Guernsey among others about children's programming. Watch the entire program.

Duncan Looks Beyond Saving Jobs

Erin Drankoski — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:34:00 -0500

Mandatory Christmas Music? | San Francisco Chronicle

Cecille Isidro — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:06:00 -0500

She told New America Foundation: "We were having Christmas without Jesus." The problem is, the draft doesn't explain the difference between a Christmas song ...

'Funding Cliff' Looms Large for States | Education Week

Cecille Isidro — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:46:00 -0500

... and salaries are inherently ongoing expenses,” said Jennifer S. Cohen, a policy analyst at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank. ...

Continuing Ed: For-Profits | New York Times

Cecille Isidro — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:14:00 -0400

... so your life isn't ruined even if you fail out,” says Stephen Burd, editor of the New America Foundation's Higher Ed Watch blog. ...

The Subprime Student Loan Racket

Erin Drankoski — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:57:00 -0400

PreK-3rd Strategies Can Improve Education in the Golden State

Elizabeth Wu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:03:00 -0400

Strengthening education in the face of severe state budget problems may seem an impossible goal. But a new report released today by the New America Foundation shows that not only is it possible, it’s already happening. A small but growing number of counties, school districts, and charter schools in California are making progress toward building seamless PreK-3rd early education systems—a promising strategy to narrow achievement gaps and raise student achievement.

Sara Mead Appointed to DC Public Charter School Board | Examiner.com

Cecille Isidro — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:08:00 -0400

It was announced yesterday that charter school expert and friend Sara Mead was appointment to the DC Public Charter School Board. ...

Do Parents Worsen Childhood Fears? | Dr. Nancy (MSNBC)

Erin Drankoski — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:27:00 -0400

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Bright and Early | Voice of San Diego

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:38:00 -0400

This one is for the wonks: The New America Foundation dissects how federal funding for disadvantaged kids works. They've even got a nifty database. ...

New America Foundation Releases New Data on the Federal Education Budget Project Website

Erin Drankoski — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:16:00 -0400

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The New America Foundation's Federal Education Budget Project (FEBP) today announced an expansion and update of its online database of federal funding, student demographic, and student achievement information (www.edbudgetproject.org). FEBP is the only centralized source of school district-level student achievement data available to the public, the media, and education policy makers.

A Bonus for Schools | Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Cecille Isidro — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:13:00 -0400

Jennifer Cohen, education policy analyst at the nonpartisan New America Foundation, said South Dakota's experience is unusual. ...

529s | Wall Street Journal

Cecille Isidro — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0400

Matching programs are one of the most effective ways to get these families to save for college, says Jackie Williams, director of the College Saving Initiative at the New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public-policy institute based in Washington, D.C. ...

Prepaid College Savings Plans Might Not Cover All Costs | New York Times

Cecille Isidro — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:01:00 -0400

“The reason they're popular is simply because the states bear the risk, not the individual,” said Jackie Williams, who was executive director of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority for 10 years, until June. ...

Putting College in the Financial Reach of Millions | Athens Banner-Herald (Georgia)

Erin Drankoski — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:24:00 -0400

According to the New America Foundation, government-backed loans account for about 70 percent of federal student aid, while grants comprise approximately 20 percent. ... Original Article

Bill of Education Passed | New University Online

Cecille Isidro — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:05:00 -0400

In particular, the New America Foundation has accused Congress and the media of mischaracterizing the provision that will simplify the FAFSA. ...