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News Release: NewSchools Venture Fund Announces New Ed Tech Challenge
$1.5 million in funding for ed tech tools to support an expanded definition of student success (Oakland, CA, January 12, 2019) – How can ed tech tools help students acquire…
Why I Love February… Black History starts with Diverse Leaders in Education
This blog is also cross-posted on Medium. Have you ever heard the adage, “If you can read this, thank a teacher”? During February, Black History Month, we pay special attention to…
NEWS RELEASE: NewSchools is Looking to Fund Up to $8 Million in New Investments
(Oakland, CA, August 1, 2018) — NewSchools Venture Fund is excited to announce funding opportunities are now open for two investment areas: Innovative Schools and Diverse Leaders. For teams of…
Announcing the NewSchools Ignite: Early Learning Cohort
We’re thrilled to announce the 15 winners of the NewSchools Ignite Early Learning (PreK-2nd Grade) Challenge who collectively were awarded $1.5 million in grant funding as a part of our…
Guest Post: Turning the Tassel – The Student Who Changed My Life
Guest Post by Oliver Sicat, CEO of Ednovate Graduation is always a special time for me as a school leader. At Ednovate, our mission is to educate high school students…