Based on knowledge developed through the Science Learning Challenge, “Promising Developments in Ed Tech for K-12 Science” is a summary report of findings and lessons learned from market research and our support of the challenge winners.
This Insight Brief focuses on critical issues we’ve learned from our ed tech investments in in science, middle and high school math, English language learning, special education, early learning and the future of work.
While it can be challenging for early stage ventures to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the hiring process, it is also true that early decisions in these areas are especially important for a company’s long-term DEI trajectory. In…
An overview of the Early Learning landscape and insights on ed tech. The market on this post is defined as being between Preschool to 2nd grade, or roughly the ages between 3 and 8.
New report unveils opinions from teachers, principals, administrators and students on digital tools
(Oakland, CA, Sept. 12, 2019) – Gallup and NewSchools Venture Fund today announced the release of a new report, Education Technology Use in Schools. This report is…
Andrew Coulson, Chief Data Science Officer of MIND Research Institute, on leveraging the right data (not just big data)
We recently released an insight brief on what we’re learning from three years of ed tech investing. In the brief, we…
An Interview with Komal Dadlani, Co-founder and CEO of Lab4U, on getting into classrooms early and often to build a great product
We recently released an insight brief on what we’re learning from three years of ed tech investing. In…
An Interview with Peter Gault, Co-founder and Executive Director of Quill.org, on designing for student differences
We recently released an insight brief on what we’re learning from three years of ed tech investing. In the brief, we identified three consistent…
Last weekend, we celebrated my son’s seventh birthday. After we finished singing both versions of “Happy Birthday” — the traditional one and Stevie Wonder’s version — I watched him make a wish and blow out the candles. In that moment,…
How can ed tech tools help students acquire a strong academic foundation and other mindsets, skills and habits they need for success? NewSchools is looking to find out.
