In 2019, NewSchools Venture Fund launched the Expanded Definition of Student Success
(EDSS) Ed Tech Challenge, open to entrepreneurs developing technology-enabled
solutions to enhance academic and social-emotional learning while supporting the
development of nurturing school and classroom environments. A record 192 applicants
applied. This deck analyzes the applicant pool and offers a unique perspective on the
approaches, challenges and opportunities of the current landscape of ed tech solutions
supporting an expanded definition of student success.https://www.slideshare.net/newschoolsignite/expanded-definition-of-student-success-market-map

NewSchools’ Expanded Definition of Student Success Ed Tech Challenge was our most competitive to-date, yielding 192 applicants. This analysis offers a holistic perspective on the unique approaches, challenges, and opportunities of the current landscape of ed tech solutions supporting an expanded definition of student success. For funders and purchasers, this resource provides a detailed overview of the state of the entrepreneurial field and the options available. For ed tech innovators, it offers a window into the challenges and opportunities of this nascent space.