Growing the Nation’s Best Charter Sector
In 2011, NewSchools Venture Fund launched its four-year, $12 million Boston Charter School Replication Fund. Led by Jim Peyser, the Boston Fund has helped double the size of the nation’s highest-performing charter sector: by 2020, the Boston charter sector will serve nearly 11,000 students and one in four middle schoolers. Meanwhile, we have focused on […]
Boston Charter School Replication Fund (2011-2015)
In July 2011, NewSchools launched a four-year, $12 million fund that focused on adding new, high-quality charter school seats in Boston. The Boston
Celebrating STEM Standouts in Boston: The Akamai Scholars Program
Tuesday was a special day in Boston. NewSchools, in partnership with Akamai, held its annual Akamai Scholars
Boston Charter Schools: Great Places to Teach and Learn
In 2013, the Boston charter school sector received significant attention for its strong academic performance after the release of two important stu