Increasing Teacher Diversity Through Innovation

NewSchools Venture Fund hosts a virtual event to examine the teacher diversity gap and solutions for closing it (OAKLAND, CA – July 13, 2021) NewSchools Venture Fund is hosting a virtual event with support from the Walton Family Foundation on July 14, 2021 to explore research, learning and best practices for diversifying the teaching workforce. […]

NewSchools Venture Fund Welcomes New Chief External Affairs Officer

Danielle Kristine Toussaint

(Oakland, CA, July 9, 2021) – NewSchools Venture Fund today announced Danielle Kristine Toussaint as its new Chief External Affairs Officer. This executive role was created to amplify the stories, impact, influence, and innovation that have emerged from NewSchools growing investment portfolio and bring all the organizations’ donor stewardship, thought leadership, and external messaging into […]

NewSchools CEO Stacey Childress Included in Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact List

On July 7, 2021 NewSchools CEO, Stacey Childress, was included in the Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact list. Forbes launched the first iteration of the list in June to highlight women over the age of 50 who are leaving a positive and lasting impact on the world. Below is an excerpt from Stacey on her […]