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We’re Listening and Learning With You: Announcing Our 2022 Funding Opportunity
Frances Messano Even in normal times, raising money from philanthropy for a new organization or innovative idea is an arduous and intimidating process. But things
Our Promise and Plan of Action for the Year Ahead
Frances Messano, President This is a tough time to be in education. For teachers and school leaders navigating a third wave of the pandemic and
MacKenzie Scott Makes Historic Gift to NewSchools Venture Fund
By Frances Messano and Stacey Childress We are thrilled to announce that NewSchools Venture Fund has received an incredible $35M investment from MacKenzie Scott—a gift
Schools Need Support to Reinvent Themselves. Will Philanthropy Step Up to Help?
By Leo Bialis-White and Scott Benson Philanthropy can be a powerful force for good. When innovators have a compelling idea that meets the moment, philanthropy
Ceding Power: NewSchools Shifts Grantmaking Power to Parents, Students, and Education Innovators
NewSchools Venture Fund In April, NewSchools launched a new funding opportunity to provide dream capital to innovators of color with bold ideas to advance racial
Trends Emerging From Our First 62 Investments in 2021
By Frances Messano Here at NewSchools, we kicked off 2021 with the launch of a new three-year strategy, focused on four investment areas: Innovative Public