NewSchools is a venture philanthropy that builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas.

Education Fuels Progress: Our 2024-26 Strategy

FRANCES MESSANO

In America, it remains all too predictable who gets a fair shot at life. Our education system should be a gateway to opportunity, yet it often acts as a barrier. While there’s no shortage of committed leaders and bright spots in communities across the country …

Students Are Calling for Change, and We’re Listening

Frances Messano
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.
A teacher wearing glasses demonstrates a science experiment with a small erupting volcano model to a group of three students in a classroom. The students, two girls and a boy, watch attentively as the teacher explains the process. White smoke rises from the volcano, adding a sense of excitement to the scene. Colorful educational posters are visible in the background, contributing to the learning environment.

NewSchools Invests $13M in 54 Ventures with Bold Visions to Improve K-12 Education

Press release

NewSchools Venture Fund today announced $13.4 million in funding for 54 ventures tackling some of the most pressing challenges in public education …

25 Years of Leading at the Edge

We’re rewriting the rules of education and philanthropy – who gets to lead, who’s invited to collaborate, and whose dreams have a shot at coming true. 

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in early-stage
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Impacted

60%

of the nation's
public school students

Featured News & Insights​

Building Better Schools: A Proven Blueprint for Success

Mia Howard

Despite signs of academic recovery, new data reveals that public school students, especially younger ones, are significantly behind, with achievement gaps widening …

Why Now Is the Moment to Reimagine Teaching

Pete Fishman

Learn why now is the time to reimagine teaching with innovative roles, AI, and new strategies to attract and retain a diverse, motivated educator workforce.

A diverse group of three women engaged in a positive and collaborative discussion in a well-lit classroom
Two students smiling and looking at a laptop

How Generative AI Can Engage and Empower Students

Cameron White

Uncertainty about the future of K-12 education has ignited a debate: Should schools prioritize research-based instruction or an engagement-first strategy that centers student …