In November, Americans will choose the next president and decide which political party controls the two houses of Congress. As with all national elections, much attention will be paid to a handful of high-profile, often controversial issues, some related to differences in approaches to governance, others to the personal qualities of the candidates.
But the election will also have consequences far beyond the headlines, particularly for students and workers. A report from New America examines what’s at stake in the 2024 election for early learning, K-12 federal education and oversight, private school choice, K-12 curriculum and teaching, education technology, apprenticeship, student loans, college affordability, for-profit college regulation, and good jobs for workers.