Author: Lauren Kushman
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…
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 Fund took important steps toward ensuring that…
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 Program to honor top 8th grade STEM scholars in high-quality charter school networks…
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 studies. A CREDO study found that students in Boston…