Author archive for cathyle

Accessibility Policy
By cathyle on April 2, 2020
NewSchools is committed to ensuring that all individuals, including but not limited to those who are visually impaired, hearing…
Ednovate, Inc.
By cathyle on March 18, 2020
Ednovate is a network of public, tuition-free, high-performing college prep high schools in Los Angeles and Orange County. With…
Stop, Breathe & Think
By cathyle on March 18, 2020
Stop, Breathe & Think was part of the Expanded Definition of Student Success Ed Tech Challenge. Funds supported Stop,…
All Ventures
By cathyle on March 17, 2020
All Ventures
CareerVillage.org
By cathyle on March 17, 2020
CareerVillage was part of the Future of Work Ed Tech Challenge. Funds supported CareerVillage's online platform for students to…
Because Learning
By cathyle on March 17, 2020
Because Learning (formerly Ardusat) was part of the Science Learning Ed Tech Challenge. Funds supported Because Learning's efforts to…
BirdBrain Technologies
By cathyle on March 17, 2020
BirdBrain Technologies was part of the Science Learning Ed Tech Challenge. Funds supported BirdBrain's adaptive science platform that ensures…
Knowledge Sharing
By cathyle on March 15, 2020
NewSchools plays an important role in connecting our entrepreneurs’ work to the broader landscape of public education. By connecting…
Management Assistance & Support
By cathyle on March 15, 2020
After deciding to make an investment, we engage deeply as partners with our ventures, providing extensive support as they…
Investment Criteria
By cathyle on March 15, 2020
Before NewSchools invests, we rigorously evaluate all potential ventures in the following areas: AlignmentWe invest in ventures with…
Sponsor
By cathyle on March 13, 2020
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By cathyle on March 13, 2020
Detailed Schedule
Agenda
By cathyle on March 13, 2020
Detailed Schedule
Innovative Public Schools
By cathyle on March 13, 2020
Innovative Public Schools Thinking About Opening a New School? Maybe the Invent…
Diverse Leaders
By cathyle on March 11, 2020
OverviewInvesting in talent has long been a part of the NewSchools strategy. One of the biggest talent challenges in…
Ed Tech
By cathyle on March 11, 2020
OverviewNewSchools invests in education technology that increases the availability and effectiveness of products that deepen and enrich student learning.…
Diverse Leaders
By cathyle on March 6, 2020
Diverse Leaders
Ed Tech
By cathyle on March 6, 2020
Ed Tech
Financials
By cathyle on March 6, 2020
As a 501(c)3 charitable organization, we report our financials publicly every year. Audited Financials20182017201620152014 990 Forms20182017201620152014
Our History
By cathyle on March 6, 2020
NewSchools Venture Fund was created in 1998 by social entrepreneur Kim Smith and venture capitalists John Doerr and Brook…