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News Release – NewSchools Ignite Announces “Middle School & High School Math Challenge”

NewSchools Ignite, an initiative of NewSchools Venture Fund, a nonprofit venture philanthropy firm, is now accepting applications for its Middle and H
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Why improving math edtech tools today is so important for tomorrow

Our grandparents can all recall the days of reciting the times table, facing a dusty blackboard. They can all remember doing math problems from the
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Science learning, cultural relevance and hip hop

As student populations become more racially and socioeconomically diverse, there is a growing recognition among educators and researchers of the role
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Science learning in the world around us

Our world is advancing rapidly due to scientific innovation. Students and teachers are looking for tools that bridge learning in K-12 schools with the
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Behind the Scenes of NewSchools Ignite: Science Learning Challenge

We were overwhelmed by the response we received in late July when we launched NewSchools Ignite and its first market gap focus, the Science Learning Challenge.  We had hundreds of media groups publish our press release and write articles about…
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Introducing NewSchools Ignite: Accelerating Innovation in K-12 EdTech Market Gaps

In the edtech world, there is no shortage of talent or ideas. In fact, here at NewSchools, we have had the privilege of supporting some of the brightest minds building innovative tools to support K-12 teaching and learning. Nevertheless, educators…
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Innovative Schools Need a Thriving Ecosystem of Digital Tools and Services

Innovative schools working toward an expanded definition of student success – in which ALL students graduate with a mastery of academic and critica
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Live from Summit 2015: Leveraging Teacher Insight in Ed Tech Design

Today at Summit 2015, Sara Allan from the Gates Foundation launched a new website, <a href="http://www.teachersknowbest.org/" target="_bl
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Trip Notes: SXSWedu 2015

Last week I was in Austin for SXSWedu, which I’ve attended every year since its launch. I thought I’d share some excerpts from my trip notes: <u
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Nepris and LinkedIn: A Win-Win Partnership to Engage Professionals to Inspire the Next Generation

According to LinkedIn surveys, 1 in 5 managers hire someone because of their volunteer experience. As the skills-based volunteering movement gains
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