UP Education Network Invests in its Staff
UP Education Network launched the first ever Bridge Mentoring Program for employees of color who have an interest in exploring career pathways in the Network. Mentees will work with mentors to identify existing leadership opportunities in line with their career goals and trajectory and participate in on-going professional development. Through this program, we will create […]
New Leaders Prepares Diverse Top Talent for High-Need Schools
New Leaders is committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, are prepared for success in college, careers and citizenship. Children, and particularly students of color, benefit when led and taught by racially diverse educators. Over fifteen years, New Leaders has strategically recruited and developed outstanding principals and teacher leaders […]
US DOE Convenes Leaders to Increase Diversity in Education Reform
On January 29-30, the U.S. Department of Education brought together over 50 education reform leaders for the first meeting, or “First Steps Forum” in a collaboration called, “Our Students, Our Leaders: Increasing the Diversity of Education Reform Leadership.” Participants came from education organizations across the country and left with action plans to close the demographic […]
EdFuel and BAEO Launch Leaders of Color Peer Learning Community (PLC)
In partnership with BAEO, EdFuel is piloting a PLC to address the unique needs of leaders of color in education reform. Over a 9-month period, leaders from schools in DC meet monthly to strengthen their skills and address issues of race and equity. We share best practices, unpack personal stories and identify strategies to improve […]
TIME features Blue Engine in documentary on American dream
Watch this TIME video to see how BlueEngine schools are preparing students for success at high levels. http://ti.me/183Six3 On Tuesday night, Michelle Obama was joined by a handful of people to watch the President’s State of the Union address in person. From astronaut Scott Kelly to Alan Gross, the foreign aid worker who was recently […]
Forbes’ Top Education “Disruptors”
FORBES NAMES NEWSCHOOLS’ CEO TED MITCHELL AS ONE OF 15 EDUCATION INNOVATORS: Forbes Magazine has singled out NewSchools’ CEO Ted Mitchell on its list of 15 “education disruptors”—innovators who are making a difference, bringing new ideas that help to make education better. (Among the other honorees are two entrepreneurs in the NewSchools portfolio: Khan Academy founder Sal Khan, subject of the cover story; and Norman Atkins, who founded two ventures in our portfolio, Uncommon Schools and the Relay Graduate School of Education.)
Forbes’ Top Education “Disruptors”
FORBES NAMES NEWSCHOOLS’ CEO TED MITCHELL AS ONE OF 15 EDUCATION INNOVATORS FORBES’ PICKS FOR INVESTING IN EDUCATION Forbes Magazine has singled out NewSchools’ CEO Ted Mitchell on its list of 15 “education disruptors”—innovators who are making a difference, bringing new ideas that help to make education better. (Among the other honorees are two entrepreneurs […]
NewSchools Venture Fund Invests in Goalbook to Revolutionize Special Needs Education
Innovative platform enables everyone on the student’s team to collaborate and celebrate student progress. October 18, 2012—Oakland, CA— NewSchools Venture Fund today announced a $200,000 investment in Goalbook, the first social and mobile platform for special education teachers and administrators to manage student individual learning plans. The NewSchools investment leads a $915K Seed Round, which […]