What’s the Future of Innovation in Education?
For as long as there have been people, there have been folks predicting what the future might hold. And, recently at NewSchools, our team spent a whol
A Master Class in School Redesign
August means “back to school” for millions of students across the country. But this year it will also signal the beginning of an exciting new learning
NewSchools Invent: Welcoming a New Cohort of Innovative Schools
We believe young people deserve schools that match the incredible aspirations they have for themselves, their families and their communities. Today, t
Live From Summit 2016: Spurring Innovation in Districts Through Partnerships
This interactive session was moderated by Scott Benson, Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund. Joining him as panelists were six leaders represe
Micro Schools: Opportunities and Potential Challenges
The meteoric rise in the interest in so-called “micro schools” over the past year has been impressive. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a mic
NewSchools Catapult: 1 Week Countdown, Early Observations
Earlier this summer, we released NewSchools Catapult, an opportunity for innovative, new schools with plans to
Launching NewSchools Catapult: Invent 2015
At NewSchools Venture Fund, we have always had a great affection for early-stage school entrepreneurs who are (re)imagining, (re)designing, and (re)cr
Live from Summit 2015: Expanding Our Definition of Student Success
This week at Summit, we had the opportunity to explore a topic near and dear to my heart — expanding the definition of student success. I firmly b
Tell Us Your Big Idea! Launching Pre-Application Surveys to Gather Info on Innovative Schools
Earlier this year we shared our strategy for 2015 and beyond. A major pillar of our strategy is to invest in teams of educators across the