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How NewSchools is Leading in this Moment
Education is at a crossroads. Schools are facing tough decisions, policies are shifting rapidly, and recent data has uncovered an urgent opportunity for us to better support students in building the skills they need to succeed. For all of us to meet this moment, we must show bold leadership, decisive action, and a commitment to delivering results.
2024 Annual Report: Education Fuels Progress
Across the country, students and their families are asking for something better — learning experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and connected to their futures. At
New Funding Opportunity: GenAI K-12 Math Tutoring Solutions
We’re excited to announce a new funding opportunity focused on GenAI math tutoring solutions built on specialized foundation models. This initiative focuses on cutting-edge math tutoring solutions that can increase accuracy, lower costs, and make personalized, high-quality learning accessible to all students. Through a grant opportunity of up to $300,000 that includes partnerships with top researchers, we will provide ventures with tailored technical assistance, product feedback, piloting and evaluation support. Applications are due by April 18, 2025.
Students Are Calling for Change, and We’re Listening
Here’s a look at some of the most interesting themes across our 2024 investing activity, as well as promising innovations that bring us closer to ensuring every student is prepared to thrive in school and in life.
Introducing Our First Teaching Reimagined Ventures
America’s teachers face immense pressures, from high workloads to increasingly complex student needs, fueling a narrative of burnout and dissatisfaction. But what if we could change the story? Through our Teaching Reimagined portfolio, we’re investing in a variety of solutions to a shared problem: how to make teaching a role where educators thrive – all in service of better outcomes for students furthest from opportunity.
Funding Available for Education Innovators
NewSchools announces $10M in funding for visionary educators and innovators to transform public education. With a focus on reimagining what’s possible, NewSchools is committed to supporting leaders dedicated to creating new opportunities for students to thrive.