Launching NewSchools Catapult: Invent 2016!
In July 2015 we launched NewSchools Catapult, a program to invest in and support education entrepreneurs launching new schools with innovative instructional models. We recently announced NewSchools Catapult 2015, a cohort of 14 trailblazing district and charter schools that are reimagining PREK-12 education by personalizing learning and giving students greater agency over their experience. Innovation takes many […]
Announcing the Catapult 2015 Cohort
Earlier this summer, we launched NewSchools Catapult, the first endeavor of our new
Earlier this summer, we released NewSchools Catapult, an opportunity for innovative, new schools with plans to NewSchools Catapult: 1 Week Countdown, Early Observations
Introducing NewSchools Ignite: Accelerating Innovation in K-12 EdTech Market Gaps
In the edtech world, there is no shortage of talent or ideas. In fact, here at NewSchools, we have had the privilege of supporting some of the brightest minds building innovative tools to support K-12 teaching and learning. Nevertheless, educators nationwide report that in certain sectors there is a lack of high quality digital tools […]
Launching NewSchools Catapult: Invent 2015
At NewSchools Venture Fund, we have always had a great affection for early-stage school entrepreneurs who are (re)imagining, (re)designing, and (re)cr
Trip Notes: SXSWedu 2015
Last week I was in Austin for SXSWedu, which I’ve attended every year since its launch. I thought I’d share some excerpts from my trip notes:
NewSchools’ Strategy at a Glance
Over the past month, we have been sharing a couple of the pillars of our strategy going forward. The infographic below captures our vision, ration
Investing in Tools & Services that Support Innovative Schools
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing some information about our investment strategy at NewSchools.
In a January 13
Investment Approaches of the Seed Fund – Part III
Tools to Differentiate Instruction in a One-Size-Fits-All Education System Last weekend, I sat in a sewing class with my ten year old daughter and was surprised to learn that ⅓ of our day would be dedicated to programming our sewing machines. The room full of women, most over sixty years old, happily embraced the automation of […]
Where are K-12 Edtech Venture Backed Startups Based?
This is the first post in a series to spotlight trends in K-12 edtech venture funding data. Advantageous location of a startup is no substitute for a great product or entrepreneur, but it may increase the odds of success. In edtech, early success for a startup often hinges on access to talent, early-stage funding, high-quality […]