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Our 2025 funding opportunity is open to fuel your education innovation. Apply now through January 8, 2025. Submit an eligibility form by December 10, 2024 for full application support. bit.ly/newschoolsfunding #InnovatewithNewSchools

On #NationalPhilanthropyDay, we recognize the power of bold investments in visionary leaders. Ten years ago, NewSchools wrote the first check to support Carmita Semaan’s idea for what would become the Surge Fellowship. That initial investment demonstrated our belief in the power of diverse education leaders to improve outcomes for all students. Today, Surge Institute has supported over 500 leaders of color in eight cities, collectively impacting more than 3 million students. This kind of impact is only possible when funders take risks, invest early, and center equity. Carmita’s courage, vision, and leadership have created a ripple effect of change, inspiring a generation of leaders to step into their genius. This is the essence of philanthropy—making catalytic investments to spark enduring change.

To all the incredible venture leaders and NewSchools team members who joined together in Houston last month for our Innovative Schools Community of Practice — thank you! Your commitment to learning, collaboration, and growth made this experience special and we appreciate partnering with you. Together, we explored strategies for personal and team development, sparked ideas for an Expanded Definition of Student Success (EDSS), and, most importantly, connected deeply as a community of school leaders. The rich conversations, peer-to-peer learning, and shared reflections created a space where everyone felt supported and inspired. We hope you left not only with practical tools, but also with renewed energy from being in community with others who are just as passionate about creating better outcomes for students. And, of course, we hope you made some Texas-style memories along the way!

With education at a critical turning point, NewSchools stands committed to supporting courageous leaders who are expanding what’s possible to create a more equitable, high-quality education system that serves every student. Education fuels progress, and we’re investing in those driving it forward. As we navigate this new chapter, we hope you allow yourself a moment to pause and reground, then join us in the ongoing work to build a brighter future for all.

Are you an education innovator with a bold idea? Secure a one-year, unrestricted grant of $150,000 to $250,000 to bring it to life. At NewSchools, we support leaders like you with direct funding, personalized coaching, access to national experts, and connections with peer organizations across the country. Ready to reimagine education? Apply today at https://lnkd.in/dERP_SvP #InnovatewithNewSchools

This Week's Innovation in Education and Philanthropy Roundup: 🗳 Election Guidance for Education Leaders: Education First Consulting’s latest analysis on preparing for the election. Full analysis 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emtj3VSm 📊 Education Stakes in the Election: Bellwether covers federal policy impacts on education. Read & watch 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyuvRQKE 📈 Improving K-12 Education: Hoover Institution, Stanford University’s report, co-chaired by NewSchools CEO Frances Messano, focuses on student outcomes, reduced mandates, and incentivizing excellence. Full report 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ea9hSar6 🤖 AI Guide for Schools: ILO Group releases guides for district and state leaders on using AI in schools. Check out 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZWNAF58 👩🏫 Special Education Staffing: EdResearch for Action’s brief on models to address teacher shortages and foster inclusive classrooms. Strategies 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGsQWTtx 💡 Stay informed with more updates, stories, and innovations in education and philanthropy. Sign up for our newsletter 🔗 https://bit.ly/nsvfnews #EducationInnovation #EquityInEducation #K12Education #SpecialEducation #AIinEducation

We’re proud to support these incredible organizations making a difference for students with #dyslexia: ▶️ The Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children – Advocating for equitable support and resources for Black children with dyslexia. ▶️ Celebrate Dyslexia – Celebrating, educating and empowering the those with dyslexia. ▶️ South Bronx Literacy Academy – The nation’s first district school dedicated to students with dyslexia, creating a model for targeted educational support. ▶️ EarlyBird Education – An early identification screener that enables timely intervention for young learners. With dyslexia legislation varying across states, these organizations are leading the way in demonstrating effective, research-based approaches to support our students! #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #EducationInnovation #LearningDifferences #EarlyIntervention #StudentSuccess #DyslexiaAroundTheWorld #UntilEveryoneCanRead

Our 2025 funding opportunity is open. We’re ready to hear from visionary leaders with bold ideas to reshape education. Whether you’re redefining educator roles, bringing new school models to life, empowering students with learning differences, or advancing literacy and math outcomes—don’t miss this chance! Apply for funding by January 8 and #InnovatewithNewSchools 🌐 bit.ly/newschoolsfunding

Get to know NewSchools! This is Team Ecosystem Impact, but we go by Team PB&J. 🥪 Why? Just like peanut butter and jelly, our Research & Learning and Communications teams are better together. 🤞🏻 Whether we’re digging deep into insights or shaping the stories behind the data, our collaboration amplifies impact. We just make sense! Curious to hear your org’s PB&J combo—how do your teams click?

In case you haven’t heard, we awarded a total of $13M in funding to 54 amazing leaders and organizations with bold visions to improve K-12 education. Our investment in these ventures is an investment in the power of #innovation and #entrepreneurship to shape the future of #education. We believe these solutions will drive meaningful, lasting change in classrooms and communities. Welcome the 2024 NewSchools cohort! Thank you to our funding partners who make these investments possible. The next funding opportunity opens on October 29. Learn all about them here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfgciW42 Ventures on LinkedIn: Pathlitics, Gladeo, Diverse Learners Cooperative, The Ability Challenge, A+UP Charter School, Education Partnership of the Permian Basin, Excelsior Village Academies, Felix School, Independence Preparatory Academy, INTERNATIONALS NETWORK, Kwenda Collegiate Girls , Literacy Academy Collective, Namahana Education Foundation, Sledge Institute, The Simple Vue Academy, WYLEES, Cultivating Literacy, AI for Equity, MathTalk PBC, EdLight, PBC, OKO Group, OpenLiteracy, Coursemojo, Barbershop Books, Inc., ASSISTments, Project Read AI, Talkido, AI-Learners, Bilingual Generation, Strived.io, Teacher-Powered Schools, The Urban Assembly, Inc., Paymon Rouhanifard, Relay Graduate School of Education, CommunityShare and more.