ed tech

Last week I shared some of our thinking behind our investments in STEM, relevance and communication, <a href="https://www.newschools.org/blog/seed-
Our Seed Fund supports high potential entrepreneurs developing technology solutions for the biggest challenges in K-12 education. We look for areas wh
The “wall of silence” is crumbli
“I have trouble understanding double, triple bottom line funds – there can only be one bottom line for impact funds. That’s why they call it the bottom.”  – a paraphrase of Kevin Starr I am thrilled by the attention the…
In the age of mobile computing, attention and engagement have become commodities. Advertisers are willing to spend millions for mere seconds of vie
  Just as indie coders can create hot new apps, teachers and students can develop educational content with widespread appeal. However, teachers and students often face technological barriers to producing and distributing great content. TinyTap, a platform for creating interactive…
In a series of discussions moderated by Betsy Corcoran of Edsurge, entrepreneurs and other education stakeholders tackled both the problems and opp
The pace of technology adoption in schools is accelerating like a Formula 1 race car driven by both teachers and administrators hungry for products
In the last few weeks I’ve enjoyed two great reads on edtech investing, both advocating for a district direct sales approach for growing businesses. 1. Matt Greenfield, There is no Bubble in Educational Technology: Not for Businesses that Actually Make…
Wondering how education technology is shaping the future of K-12 education? Interested in learning about the innovative NewSchools portfolio compan