Creating an Intentionally Diverse School: Lessons Learned
Most people have probably never heard of “intentionally diverse” schools – those designed to create and maintain a diverse student population in terms of race, income and culture. They are a relatively new concept, based on the idea that students will learn more – and better – in environments where they are able to work […]
Announcing our NewSchools Invent 2017 Cohort…and the Fantastic Journey to Find Them
Two years ago we launched NewSchools Invent. We wanted to invest in teams of educators who are reimagining learning, and looking to launch innovative public schools in school districts and charter networks. To create the future they want for themselves, we believe young people need a strong academic foundation along with other important mindsets, skills […]
Reposted From EdSurge: Do You Know These Innovative Women Leaders Who Are Founding Schools and Making History?
The following post was originally published on EdSurge: March is Women’s History Month, and what better time to recognize women who are making and shaping education history than right now? At NewSchools Venture Fund, we invest in teams of educators and entrepreneurs whose bold ideas are reimagining learning. I’m proud many of these pioneering leaders are […]
Launching NewSchools Catapult: Invent 2016!
In July 2015 we launched NewSchools Catapult, a program to invest in and support education entrepreneurs launching new schools with innovative instructional models. We recently announced NewSchools Catapult 2015, a cohort of 14 trailblazing district and charter schools that are reimagining PREK-12 education by personalizing learning and giving students greater agency over their experience. Innovation takes many […]
Announcing the Catapult 2015 Cohort
Earlier this summer, we launched NewSchools Catapult, the first endeavor of our new Innovative Schools strategy. Its purpose is simple, yet bold: to create a bellwether for innovation in PreK-12 education by supporting the most promising school teams from around the country in creating the kinds of incredible, life-altering schools that our students deserve. This was […]
A Next Gen Student Heads to College
As some of you might remember, Sofia Canela from Summit Public Schools joined Stacey Childress on stage at our closing plenary session at this year’s NewSchools Summit. She shared her experience attending Summit Tahoma, a next generation school that promotes student agency and believes in an expanded definition of student success. Sofia starts college this […]