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TIME features Blue Engine in documentary on American dream
Watch this TIME video to see how BlueEngine schools are preparing students for success at high levels. http://ti.me/183Six3 On Tuesday night, Michelle Obama was joined by a handful of people to watch…
New Chronicle Award Will Honor Top Bay Area Visionary
Innovation is as much a part of the Bay Area as the fog in San Francisco, houseboats in Sausalito or sunshine in Santa Clara.It is where creative leaders, trendsetters and…
Startup Founders Apply Education Experience
Former educators with technology interests are increasingly making their way from classrooms into the startup world as they try to use their school expertise to create ed-tech products and services…
Zynga.org’s Game-Based Learning Accelerator Pairs Newbies With Experienced Players
Co.lab is a start-up accelerator that focuses on learning games. A partnership between Zynga.org and the New School Venture Fund, co.lab “works with startups leveraging the power of digital games…
Educators must do more to reach young men of color
It’s my first time at the New Schools Venture Fund conference, and I’m excited to exchange ideas with entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers. The day will be brimming with innovative approaches to transforming…