Young scientists are speaking up. They talked with us about what the future looks like right now for scientific discovery. They described the pull to go to Europe instead, where countries are investing and recruiting our best scientific minds. Congress must reverse this trend and invest in STEM Ed.

Our new, easy-to-use mapping tool measures the impact of different redistricting models and can be used to identify huge potential gains in tax-base fairness and student integration. 📍 Find your community—and test out our three models here: www.newamerica.org/education-po...

What if states could give all kids fairer access to school funding, just by drawing smarter maps? ↘️ The latest release from our Ed Funding Equity team shows how purposeful redistricting can boost fairness and diversity without moving kids or burdening budgets.

"Get ready for a completely different way of thinking about schools and learning, inspired by the scores of children and teens whose voices and ideas fill out nearly every chapter.” —@lisaguernsey.bsky.social‬ on KIDS ON EARTH https://bit.ly/44yya5S

Shifting from minimalist outreach to true partnerships b/t parents and schools. Pls VOTE to help us share at @sxsw.com new tools from 2 principals in Pittsburgh built with cross-sector ideas: ➡️ participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #PanelPicker #familyengagement

New data analysis from @zahavastadler.bsky.social and Jordan Abbott shows how much each school district will lose if USED continues withholding funds expected this summer. Kids in the most need lose the most. Such a cruel and pointless move by the administration.

What happens when diverse thinkers unite around the science of learning? ⭐ We showcase prototypes LSX Fellows co-designed w/ #K12 educators + parents to reimagine how families and schools can build dialogue. Explore these inspiring—and replicable!—projects below www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Can schools shift from minimalist family outreach to true partnerships with parents? Three in Pennsylvania did. This video shows the "slow-it-down" process that is helping to build trust and better school-to-family engagement. A new slant on "parents rights"? www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAYP...

Low-cost innovations that can be used by schools and communities around the country. #familyengagement #buildingtrust #cross-sector #scienceoflearning

New ideas for revitalizing the teacher workforce, with excellent analysis and a 50-state scan by @melissatooley.bsky.social

Democracy requires freedom of the press and an informed public. The @GBH Media Summit championed both over the last 2 days, incl brilliant talk w/Carla Hayden of LOC at @bpl.boston.gov www.wgbh.org/collections/...

Today at my work place, a series of inspiring speakers — all of whom have stood up against the executive orders and other actions by autocrats trying to dismantle our democracy. TY Rep. Crow & @newamerica.org

Today! Online event at 3:30 pm ET on how to teach civil rights history — and hidden and hard history too — with digital primary sources in public libraries. Of interest to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #socialstudies #education # www.newamerica.org/education-po...

What are the implications of #math placement practices? Are there unintended consequences? NEXT WEEK, join @justequations.bsky.social and our senior director @elenasilva.bsky.social to learn how to eliminate barriers and improve access to math education. 📍 Online 📆 4/10 🕚 11am PT ↘️ RSVP for #TMO25

Staff cuts at federal health agencies have begun at the CDC, FDA www.kimt.com/news/staff-c...

The vast majority of staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services were put on administrative leave yesterday. This will hurt communities across the US. Here I write about the illegality of gutting IMLS +what this means #forlibraries, museums and students: www.newamerica.org/education-po...

"A sure sign of the Trump administration’s intellectual and moral bankruptcy is their compulsion to constantly lie about everything they do." The latest executive order attempting to illegally close the dept. of education is no different. @kevincarey1.bsky.social www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Federal cuts to ED, Medicaid, and more might be catastrophic for supporting young kids with disabilities. Learn more: www.newamerica.org/education-po... #Disability #ChildDevelopment #EarlyIntervention #Education #SpecialEducation

If you're in DC, come by our office at 4pm on Wednesday for a book talk on the next evolution of career prep for young people! @educationwork.newamerica.org www.newamerica.org/center-educa...

Two tech-focused events @newamerica.org that are, in fact, human-focused. How do we give our fellow humans a chance to learn skills and become informed and productive members of society? We give them access to well-trained teachers and the connectivity to be engaged with the world. RSVP below.

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The indefatigable @jbeowulf.bsky.social explains how the Department of Education helps college students -- and what's at stake if Trump guts it. www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Here's what the Institute of Education Sciences does and why sudden cancellations of contracts are counter productive, wasteful, and damaging to efforts to improve teaching and learning. www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Are you looking for funding and a community of peers to help develop your next big idea? If so, then New America's Fellows Program wants to hear from you! Apply to be a part of the 2026 Class of New America Fellows by February 3, 2025. 📝 https://buff.ly/3CEF8dX

Had to share this today because how else will we cope if not through The Onion?

Most people have never heard of the 1939 library sit-in, the 1st civil rights protest for desegregated access to a public library. It happened in Alexandria VA; 5 young Black men were arrested. We at New America have been publishing interviews. Here's the latest: www.newamerica.org/education-po...

So much interesting and positive work underway at @newamerica.org. (Yeah I'm a little biased.) Excited to see the Center for Early School Success take off! And excited to help, via cross-sector work with child-centered and research-based approaches, a la the Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX).

As a huge admirer of First Book, it was great to see the NYT editorial board highlight its work ensuring diversity in book offerings for kids, including languages beyond English. Learn how First Book got the Very Hungry Caterpillar to be widely published in Spanish: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/o...

Jumping into BlueSky! Hello folks. Looking forward to the smart tips and conversations here about all things that touch on the science of learning & helping kids and families thrive. Pondering qu's about the future of libraries, literacy, edtech and media, innovations in schools & family success.