Ivy Sullivan
@ivysullivan.bsky.social
Youth Apprenticeships | center on education & labor at New America | she/her
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*stands up on bus*
"I don't know what a starter home is"
"I don't know what a starter home is"
90 seconds spent answering the question "what is a starter home" without once getting near answering what a starter home might actually be.
"Starter homes are absolutely crucial"
"People just want to get into their starter home"
"It's about having that right starter home"
"Starter homes are absolutely crucial"
"People just want to get into their starter home"
"It's about having that right starter home"
Re starter homes:
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
*stands up on bus*
"I don't know what a starter home is"
"I don't know what a starter home is"
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🔔Native students face real challenges staying enrolled and finishing college. Colleges can make a difference with advising that gets it, financial support that works, mentoring, and programs that build community and belonging.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🔔Native students face real challenges staying enrolled and finishing college. Colleges can make a difference with advising that gets it, financial support that works, mentoring, and programs that build community and belonging.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
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you've got to click around on this map, and the graphics here ... it's astounding. @haidee.bsky.social did such a great job with this:
Explore How Different New Yorkers Voted for Mayor
See how voters turned out for Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in every neighborhood in the city — and by income, housing and transit preference.
www.thecity.nyc
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
you've got to click around on this map, and the graphics here ... it's astounding. @haidee.bsky.social did such a great job with this:
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What exactly is a government shutdown, and what does it mean for our democracy?
In today’s episode of Democracy Deciphered, New America’s @mschmitt9.bsky.social unpacks why shutdowns happen and what history can teach us.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/474dXWq
In today’s episode of Democracy Deciphered, New America’s @mschmitt9.bsky.social unpacks why shutdowns happen and what history can teach us.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/474dXWq
October 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
What exactly is a government shutdown, and what does it mean for our democracy?
In today’s episode of Democracy Deciphered, New America’s @mschmitt9.bsky.social unpacks why shutdowns happen and what history can teach us.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/474dXWq
In today’s episode of Democracy Deciphered, New America’s @mschmitt9.bsky.social unpacks why shutdowns happen and what history can teach us.
🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/474dXWq
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Now you see me, now you don’t!
Good job he has his amateur magician work to fall back on.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...
Good job he has his amateur magician work to fall back on.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...
White House Pulls Pick to Lead Labor Data Agency
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Now you see me, now you don’t!
Good job he has his amateur magician work to fall back on.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...
Good job he has his amateur magician work to fall back on.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...
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Related to this story, we are so grateful to @duckworth.senate.gov for requesting a GAO investigation into whether ED not awarding CCAMPIS grants amounts to an illegal impoundment of appropriated funds.
www.duckworth.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.duckworth.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
September 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Related to this story, we are so grateful to @duckworth.senate.gov for requesting a GAO investigation into whether ED not awarding CCAMPIS grants amounts to an illegal impoundment of appropriated funds.
www.duckworth.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.duckworth.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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ICYMI: The @dol.gov plans to roll back equal employment requirements for federally registered #apprenticeship programs.
🚨 Yes, really.
Here, our policy experts @morganpolk.bsky.social and @ivysullivan.bsky.social detail how this new rule "deconstructs protections" for women and workers of color.
🚨 Yes, really.
Here, our policy experts @morganpolk.bsky.social and @ivysullivan.bsky.social detail how this new rule "deconstructs protections" for women and workers of color.
Proposed DOL Rule Scraps Anti-Discrimination Supports for Apprentices
A review of proposed changes to Department of Labor's equal opportunity employment protections and anti discrimination rules for apprenticeship programs
www.newamerica.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ICYMI: The @dol.gov plans to roll back equal employment requirements for federally registered #apprenticeship programs.
🚨 Yes, really.
Here, our policy experts @morganpolk.bsky.social and @ivysullivan.bsky.social detail how this new rule "deconstructs protections" for women and workers of color.
🚨 Yes, really.
Here, our policy experts @morganpolk.bsky.social and @ivysullivan.bsky.social detail how this new rule "deconstructs protections" for women and workers of color.
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The president promised young people new opportunities. But his policies fall short.
🧵 Writing for @newamerica.org's digital magazine The Thread, @ivysullivan.bsky.social unpacks how cuts to #college and career readiness programs leave #GenZ with fewer pathways to success—and how we course correct.
🧵 Writing for @newamerica.org's digital magazine The Thread, @ivysullivan.bsky.social unpacks how cuts to #college and career readiness programs leave #GenZ with fewer pathways to success—and how we course correct.
Why Gen Z Needs More Than Trump’s ‘Make America Skilled Again’ Empty Promises
Trump promised to “Make America Skilled Again,” but slashed funding and student debt relief. Now Gen Z is pushing back and building a better future.
www.newamerica.org
August 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The president promised young people new opportunities. But his policies fall short.
🧵 Writing for @newamerica.org's digital magazine The Thread, @ivysullivan.bsky.social unpacks how cuts to #college and career readiness programs leave #GenZ with fewer pathways to success—and how we course correct.
🧵 Writing for @newamerica.org's digital magazine The Thread, @ivysullivan.bsky.social unpacks how cuts to #college and career readiness programs leave #GenZ with fewer pathways to success—and how we course correct.
The Trump admin is weakening federal agencies that support worker rights, and wants to make it easier for employers to get away with discriminatory practices. More on this in my @educationwork.newamerica.org blog with @morganpolk.bsky.social:
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Proposed DOL Rule Scraps Anti-Discrimination Supports for Apprentices
A review of proposed changes to Department of Labor's equal opportunity employment protections and anti discrimination rules for apprenticeship programs
www.newamerica.org
August 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Trump admin is weakening federal agencies that support worker rights, and wants to make it easier for employers to get away with discriminatory practices. More on this in my @educationwork.newamerica.org blog with @morganpolk.bsky.social:
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
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New America experts around the web:
1️⃣ @politicalreform.newamerica.org Maresa Strano for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social bit.ly/3UN4HiJ
2️⃣ @educationwork.newamerica.org Rachel Fishman for @insidehighered.com bit.ly/4fwx7GY
3️⃣ Heela Rasool-Ayub for @aljazeera.com bit.ly/47schqb
1️⃣ @politicalreform.newamerica.org Maresa Strano for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social bit.ly/3UN4HiJ
2️⃣ @educationwork.newamerica.org Rachel Fishman for @insidehighered.com bit.ly/4fwx7GY
3️⃣ Heela Rasool-Ayub for @aljazeera.com bit.ly/47schqb
August 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
New America experts around the web:
1️⃣ @politicalreform.newamerica.org Maresa Strano for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social bit.ly/3UN4HiJ
2️⃣ @educationwork.newamerica.org Rachel Fishman for @insidehighered.com bit.ly/4fwx7GY
3️⃣ Heela Rasool-Ayub for @aljazeera.com bit.ly/47schqb
1️⃣ @politicalreform.newamerica.org Maresa Strano for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social bit.ly/3UN4HiJ
2️⃣ @educationwork.newamerica.org Rachel Fishman for @insidehighered.com bit.ly/4fwx7GY
3️⃣ Heela Rasool-Ayub for @aljazeera.com bit.ly/47schqb
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Despite promises to "Make America Skilled Again," federal cuts to career readiness programs have left Gen Z without the support they need to explore and launch their careers, argues @ivysullivan.bsky.social of @educationwork.newamerica.org.
💻 go.newamerica.org/gen-z-skille...
💻 go.newamerica.org/gen-z-skille...
August 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Despite promises to "Make America Skilled Again," federal cuts to career readiness programs have left Gen Z without the support they need to explore and launch their careers, argues @ivysullivan.bsky.social of @educationwork.newamerica.org.
💻 go.newamerica.org/gen-z-skille...
💻 go.newamerica.org/gen-z-skille...
While we wait for Congress, Gen Z is getting to work! Check out my latest piece for @newamerica.org The Thread! www.newamerica.org/the-thread/g...
Why Gen Z Needs More Than Trump’s ‘Make America Skilled Again’ Empty Promises
Trump promised to “Make America Skilled Again,” but slashed funding and student debt relief. Now Gen Z is pushing back and building a better future.
www.newamerica.org
August 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
While we wait for Congress, Gen Z is getting to work! Check out my latest piece for @newamerica.org The Thread! www.newamerica.org/the-thread/g...
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Columbia University has handed over its undergraduate admissions process to Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, who will now decide at their sole discretion whether the university has admitted enough white people. It's no longer an independent institution.
July 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Columbia University has handed over its undergraduate admissions process to Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, who will now decide at their sole discretion whether the university has admitted enough white people. It's no longer an independent institution.
Democrats and Republicans agree on this -- the cost of attending college is a huge problem. Check out the other insights in @educationwork.newamerica.org 2025 Varying Degrees report 🔎 www.newamerica.org/education-po...
July 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Democrats and Republicans agree on this -- the cost of attending college is a huge problem. Check out the other insights in @educationwork.newamerica.org 2025 Varying Degrees report 🔎 www.newamerica.org/education-po...
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back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem
July 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem
"What Does it Mean to be an American Patriot?" great listen from New America's podcast team!
Episode 11: What Does it Mean to be an American Patriot?
How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over time? Ted Johnson from New America delves into the complexities of American…
www.newamerica.org
July 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"What Does it Mean to be an American Patriot?" great listen from New America's podcast team!
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What if colleges got involved in child care advocacy at the state and local level?
I made the case here for why colleges should be involved in efforts to address the child care crisis- to the benefit of parenting students, their workforce, and really all of us.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
I made the case here for why colleges should be involved in efforts to address the child care crisis- to the benefit of parenting students, their workforce, and really all of us.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Why Colleges Should Get Involved in Child Care Advocacy
Colleges should get involved in advocacy for child care solutions.
www.newamerica.org
July 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
What if colleges got involved in child care advocacy at the state and local level?
I made the case here for why colleges should be involved in efforts to address the child care crisis- to the benefit of parenting students, their workforce, and really all of us.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
I made the case here for why colleges should be involved in efforts to address the child care crisis- to the benefit of parenting students, their workforce, and really all of us.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Great to see @hechinger covering youth apprenticeships in Indiana!
Apprenticeships for high schoolers are touted as the next big thing. One state leads the way
High school apprenticeships are slowly spreading, as young people become more disillusioned with four-year college and well-paying jobs that don’t require bachelor’s degrees go begging.
hechingerreport.org
July 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Great to see @hechinger covering youth apprenticeships in Indiana!
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📅 7/16; 9:30a ET
📍Online
Join us for Katrina’s America, a day-long event exploring the legacy of Hurricane Katrina.
🗣️ Vann R. Newkirk II, @drtedj.bsky.social, @sherifink.bsky.social, @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, & more.
#NewAmericaEvents go.newamerica.org/katrinasamer...
📍Online
Join us for Katrina’s America, a day-long event exploring the legacy of Hurricane Katrina.
🗣️ Vann R. Newkirk II, @drtedj.bsky.social, @sherifink.bsky.social, @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, & more.
#NewAmericaEvents go.newamerica.org/katrinasamer...
July 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
📅 7/16; 9:30a ET
📍Online
Join us for Katrina’s America, a day-long event exploring the legacy of Hurricane Katrina.
🗣️ Vann R. Newkirk II, @drtedj.bsky.social, @sherifink.bsky.social, @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, & more.
#NewAmericaEvents go.newamerica.org/katrinasamer...
📍Online
Join us for Katrina’s America, a day-long event exploring the legacy of Hurricane Katrina.
🗣️ Vann R. Newkirk II, @drtedj.bsky.social, @sherifink.bsky.social, @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, & more.
#NewAmericaEvents go.newamerica.org/katrinasamer...
It's hard to believe it's already the start of the official wildfire season in California. The volunteers and fire fighters are essentially miracle workers, but they shouldn't have to be.
Young women across California recently joined us to train hard, build each other up, and get a firsthand look at the skills, strength, and teamwork it takes to be a first responder.
#CampCinder #WomenInFire #CALFIRE
#CampCinder #WomenInFire #CALFIRE
July 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It's hard to believe it's already the start of the official wildfire season in California. The volunteers and fire fighters are essentially miracle workers, but they shouldn't have to be.
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Yesterday, I shared my @educationwork.newamerica.org team's district impact analysis of the $6+ billion that the Trump admin is refusing to disburse to schools (link in 2nd post). Now, @edweek.org has published our funding figures for ALL districts in the US for which we have data. Search for yours↓
See How Much Federal Money Trump Is Holding Back From Your District
Hundreds of districts will lose more than $1 million each, according to a new analysis.
www.edweek.org
July 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Yesterday, I shared my @educationwork.newamerica.org team's district impact analysis of the $6+ billion that the Trump admin is refusing to disburse to schools (link in 2nd post). Now, @edweek.org has published our funding figures for ALL districts in the US for which we have data. Search for yours↓
A preview unreleased polling data which will be published in the next few weeks: 74% of Americans — (91% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans) — say the federal government should spend more taxpayer dollars to make higher education affordable.
How the House Reconciliation Bill Harms the Average American Family
The House reconciliation bill makes college less affordable—ignoring Americans’ top higher ed concern.
www.newamerica.org
July 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A preview unreleased polling data which will be published in the next few weeks: 74% of Americans — (91% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans) — say the federal government should spend more taxpayer dollars to make higher education affordable.
Cuts to Medicaid would impact the 28 percent of early educators who rely on it for health care. Check out New America's review of the reconciliation bill here:
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fails Students and Our Education System
New America's Education & Work programs share concerns about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its threat to public education in the United States.
www.newamerica.org
July 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Cuts to Medicaid would impact the 28 percent of early educators who rely on it for health care. Check out New America's review of the reconciliation bill here:
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It’s all a bit too much.
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It’s all a bit too much.