Founded in 1999, New America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on research and policy recommendations aimed at solving complex social problems and advancing a vision of a more equitable America. New America is funded by a variety of donors, including foundations, philanthropic individuals, corporations, and governments. New America is committed to principles of transparency and independence, and financial supporters do not direct or influence the organization’s research or educational activities.

New America focuses on five key thematic areas:

• Education
• Family economic security
• Global politics
• Political reform
• Technology and democracy

Examples of New America’s projects and initiatives include:

• Better Life Lab
• Center on Education & Labor
• Digital Impact and Governance Initiative (DIGI)
• Early & Elementary Education
• Education Policy Program
• Fellows
• Future Frontlines
• Future of Land and Housing
• Future Security
• Future Tense
• Higher Education
• New America CA
• New America Chicago
• New Practice Lab
• Open Technology Institute (OTI)
• Planetary Politics
• Political Reform
• PreK-12 Education
• Public Interest Technology (PIT)
• Teaching, Learning & Tech
• Us@250 Initiative

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