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What Are Schools For Now? Frances Messano in SSIR
Public education in the United States was envisioned as a great equalizer: a way for every child, regardless of circumstance, to have a fair chance at a fulfilling life. In practice, however, that vision was never fully realized or universally extended. Frances Messano examines what purpose public education serves in a diverse democracy under strain.
Quality Over Quantity: Building Coherent AI for Reading and Math
Fewer, higher-quality AI tools aligned with evidence on effective instruction can better support reading and math. Implementation and coherence matter: well-integrated tools can accelerate learning, while poorly aligned ones can fragment instruction.
Building Anew, Not Rebuilding
Originally posted on Frances Messano’s LinkedIn written in partnership with Tequilla Brownie, CEO, TNTP; Chong-Hao Fu, CEO, Leading Educators; Aylon Samouha, CEO, Transcend An invitation
Driving Student Learning by Reimagining Teaching
A growing number of schools are rethinking teaching by treating student success and educator development as deeply connected. This post explores four school models showing how collaboration, shared leadership, and continuous learning can improve student outcomes while making teaching more sustainable.
Deepening NewSchools’ Support for Strategic Collaboration
NewSchools and Deloitte are helping education nonprofits explore mission-aligned strategic collaborations, including partnerships, shared services, and mergers. Through a survey, webinars, and future support, leaders can assess options to strengthen impact, sustainability, and long-term readiness.
Building What’s Next: Learning Our Way Forward
As we begin 2026, NewSchools is focused on two things: following through on our commitments, and learning in real time from the work our ventures