Bright Spots

Meet the inspiring innovators working to reimagine education on
our LinkedIn Live Series. 

Season 2, Episode 1: Leading with Optimism, Imagination, and Ambition

February 14, 2023

Watch the first episode of our second season of Bright Spots, a LinkedIn Live web series, with special guest Frances Messano announcing the launch of our 2023 funding opportunity and lessons learned from our most recent rounds of investments.

Season 1, Episode 3: Rethinking Teaching for Excellence & Sustainability

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Join us for a conversation about what states and districts can do to extend the reach of excellent teachers and make the teaching profession more attractive and worthwhile. Innovators and school leaders in our portfolio will share different approaches to empower and motivate talented teachers who are vital to student success and ongoing recovery efforts.

Season 1, Episode 2: Shifting Power to Communities in Grantmaking

OCtober 11, 2022

In our second Bright Spots episode, we pull back the curtain on this approach and take a look at the challenges and opportunities for grantmakers and the communities they serve. We’ll also introduce you to some of the council members making funding decisions.

Also see our 4 Inclusive Practices to Improve Grantmaking with Communities blog post. 

Season 1, Episode 1: The Resilient School Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In our second Bright Spots episode, we pull back the curtain on this approach and take a look at the challenges and opportunities for grantmakers and the communities they serve. We’ll also introduce you to some of the council members making funding decisions.

Also see our NewSchools Launches a New Live, Interactive Series Lifting Up What Works In Education blog post.