Author: Scott Benson
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 whole day considering that very question, with respect to innovation in education. For part of the day we had a…
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 and sharing opportunity for…
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, too many are in schools that don’t match those…
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 representing three unique examples of districts that have engaged in…
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 micro school is simply a school,…