Live From Summit 2018: The Future of Technology
This blog was also cross-posted on Medium. NewSchools CEO Stacey Childress kicked off the Summit 2018 lunch plenary by recognizing everyone who has contributed to NewSchools’ 20 years of investing in education. She highlighted founders, previous leaders, board members and alumni, and specifically called out co-founder Kim Smith and previous CEO Ted Mitchell. Stacey also […]
Watch and Share Summit 2018 Sessions!
Opening Plenary: The Future of Our Democracy Lunch Plenary: The Future of Technology Closing Plenary: The Future of Work Advancing Equity Through Social Emotional and Academic Development Beyond the Hype: What the Data Says About Personalized Learning Failing Forward: Learning From Our Mistakes Getting to the Heart of Entrepreneurship Moving Beyond Diversity to True Inclusion […]
Live From Summit 2017: How Are Schools Expanding the Definition of Student Success?
This thought-provoking session was moderated by Saskia Levy Thompson. Joining her as panelists were David Adams, Jacob Allen, Orly Friedman and Courtney Smith. The session discusses the range of non-academic skills, mindsets, and habits that students must develop, in addition to academic abilities, in order to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans. We hear from […]
Live From Summit 2017: Is EdTech the Great Equalizer? Designing Products for Equity
This interactive session was led by Cameron White of NewSchools Venture Fund. Joining him as panelists were Barbara Wade, Dr. Richard Charles, Daniel Munda, Eileen Murphy, Sunny Washington, and Gabriel Aduato. The session discusses equity in ed tech products and how teachers use these products to create authentic, real-word classroom learning experiences. Barbara Wade, Chicago Public […]
Watch and Share Summit 2017 Sessions!
Opening Plenary: The Founders Lunch Plenary: Parent Power: Building Movements to Win Closing Plenary: Why Can’t We Be Friends?: Disagreements, Tradeoffs and Common Ground Achieving Breakthroughs with R&D Charters: Bigger, Better or Different? Delivering on the Promise of Inclusive Classrooms: Special Education Technology Diversity in Education: The State of the Field Driving Statewide Quality: Stories […]
Live From Summit 2017: Why Can’t We Be Friends?
The closing plenary of NewSchools Summit 2017 began with inspirational words from Paige Pence, a student from North Idaho STEM Prep. And, it closed with a spirited exchange of idea and philosophies from panelists who represent different political ideologies, but a share commitment to making sure every student has access to a high-quality education that […]
Live From Summit 2017: Delivering on the Promise of Inclusive Classrooms: Special Education Technology
This thought-provoking session was moderated by Steve Drummond, Senior Editor at NPR. Joining him as panelists were Renee Hill (Assistant Superintendent at Riverside USD), Christina Barganza (VP at Achievement First), Ben Marcovitz (CEO at Collegiate Academies), and Tonika Cheek Clayton (Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund). The session defines the most critical needs of students […]
Live From Summit 2017: Viewing Our Students and Communities as Assets, Not Problems
This provocative session was led by Trabian Shorters, CEO of BMe Community. The session explores the award-winning approach called “asset-framing” to foster understanding and inspire constructive action to counter the narratives that the students and communities we serve are “threats” to America’s future. Some key quotes and takeaways from the session: “Asset-framing is defining […]
Live From Summit 2017: What do Parents Really Want from Charter Schools?
The session included a thought-provoking panel moderated by Impact for Education President, Alex Johnston as well as break out discussion time for attendees to discuss parent engagement Alex was joined by panelists, Whitney Henderson of EdNavigator, Kevin Knight, President and founder of full service research company, the K Group LTD, Nina Rees, the President and […]
Live From Summit 2017: Is EdTech the Great Equalizer? Designing Products for Equity
This interactive session was led by Cameron White of NewSchools Venture Fund. Joining him as panelists were Babara Wade, Dr. Richard Charles, Daniel Munda, Eileen Murphy, Sunny Washington, and Gabriel Aduato. The session discusses equity in edtech products and how teachers use these products to create authentic, real-word classroom learning experiences. Barbara Wade from […]