Innovative Schools

Two years ago we launched NewSchools Invent. We wanted to invest in teams of educators who are reimagining learning, and looking to launch innovative
Late last year, with our CEO Stacey Childress, I co-authored a paper called “Reimagining Learning: A Big Bet on the Future of American Education.”  An overview of the report is posted on EdSurge, in a piece penned by Stacey. In…
  Now, I don’t want to name drop.  So, let’s just say a “well-known education philanthropist” posed a fascinating question to our CEO early this year.  He asked what she would do to improve education with about $400 million a…
In this season of Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of where I was three years ago at this time. I was a teacher, sitting in my 11th grade math classroom, just outside Atlanta. Red and yellow leaves fell from the trees outside…
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
We love graduation season at NewSchools! It reminds us why we support innovative schools. A big part of our work is supporting new innovative schools
Last week we announced our latest round of invest
We believe young people deserve schools that match the incredible aspirations they have for themselves, their families and their communities. Today, t
Contact: Debbie Veney dveney@newschools.org | 415-375-8262   Funding will aid in the planning and launch of new schools across the U.S.</e
This interactive session was moderated by Scott Benson, Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund. Joining him as panelists were six leaders represe