Video: NewSchools Entrepreneurs Celebrate Our Work Together in This Holiday Video
It is that time of year when we reflect on what occurred in the past and what we have in front of us in the future. This year, we thought we’d let our entrepreneurs do the talking for us. As a whole, the entrepreneurs in NewSchools portfolio embody what Nelson Mandela encouraged all people to strive for in their lives when he said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others…”
NewSchools Invests in Accelerator to Elevate Leaders of Color
It is often stated that education is the civil rights issue of our time. While there are many aspects related to equity in education that need to be addressed, a particular area of concern for NewSchools is the lack of racial diversity in leadership roles representing the very communities we serve. In a step toward change, NewSchools is pleased to be working with Carmita Vaughan on a leadership accelerator to identify, train and provide career counsel to emerging leaders of color in the education reform movement.
K-12 Ed Tech Market Map Refresh
NewSchools is releasing an update to the K-12 Ed Tech Market Map, once again created in collaboration with Education Elements and the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. This update includes about 50 new companies added, a graphic design refresh (the larger the circle, the more companies in that space!), and revised categorizations in Data and Talent Management. We listened to those of you who emailed us feedback (thanks!) and hope you’ll find your suggestions reflected in the update.
EdSurge Live: Summit 2013 Interviews
We are happy to make recordings of all the Summit 2013 sessions, Learning in 2028 presentations and EdSurge Live interviews available to you. You can also check Our Vimeo Page where the sessions live.
Learning in 2028
We are happy to make recordings of all the Summit 2013 sessions available to you. You can also check Our Vimeo Page where these and other sessions live.
Summit 2013 Session Videos
We are happy to make recordings of all the Summit 2013 sessions available to you. We will be adding content through out the week so be sure to check back soon for additional sessions. You can also check Our Vimeo Page where the sessions live.
Live from Summit 2013: Closing Plenary
These announcements brought a great close to a busy day filled with numerous engaging speakers and presenters. Thank you for following our live blogging from Summit 2013!
Live from Summit 2013: Hour of Power Two
Welcome to Summit 2013’s second Hour of Power networking session. As conference participants continued to power network over snacks and much-appreciated caffeinated beverages, they also got the chance to learn more about some more of the innovative companies helping to drive student achievement.
Live from Summit 2013 – More Teachers Needed!
As one might have guessed from its title,”Millions and Millions of Great Teachers Needed: How Will We Meet this Need,” this Summit 2013 afternoon p
Live from Summit 2013: The Parent Voice in Education Reform, and What America Can Learn from the World’s Leading Schools
After an exciting keynote from Secretary Duncan, the afternoon sessions started with a conversation about the parent voice in the education reform movement. The discussion was moderated by Russlyn Ali of the Emerson Collective. Ali told the audience that although the objectives of the various organizations in this field may differ, “We are all in this work to help make communities better and to help transform the lives of young people.”