NewSchools Venture Fund, where I worked many years ago, is now offering grants to build AI math tutors. This is such a bad idea. The Philanthropic Education Industrial Complex seems incapable of breaking from the vicegrip of the tech sector. I've had enough.
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity - NewSchools Venture Fund
www.newschools.org
March 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NewSchools Venture Fund, where I worked many years ago, is now offering grants to build AI math tutors. This is such a bad idea. The Philanthropic Education Industrial Complex seems incapable of breaking from the vicegrip of the tech sector. I've had enough.
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
Hello, BlueSky! It’s great to be here. A little about us: 🧵
NewSchools Venture Fund
NewSchools is a venture philanthropy that builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas.
newschools.org
November 19, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Hello, BlueSky! It’s great to be here. A little about us: 🧵
Exciting news! Ep 1 of our new podcast is here! Featuring clips from Aaliyah Samuel of CASEL and Skye Perryman of @democracyforward.org and their 2025 Summit session on courage, strategy, and the personal cost of leading through political pressure. Listen now and subscribe for more: bit.ly/45rIyMJ
Courageous Leadership | Ep 1. NewSchools Podcast
In this premiere episode of The NewSchools Podcast, we hear how these two leaders navigated political backlash, led coordinated responses, and showed what it means to move with both courage and clarity — even when the stakes are high. New episode out the last week of each month. Featured Voices: Aaliyah Samuel, President & CEO, CASEL Skye Perryman, President & CEO, Democracy Forward Frances Messano, CEO, NewSchools Themes: Leading through political backlash Coalition building and rapid response Strategy over emotion The power of community Resilience and rest as leadership tools Resources & Links: Learn more about CASEL: http://www.casel.org Learn more about Democracy Forward: http://www.democracyforward.org Explore stories and insights from NewSchools: http://www.newschools.org Follow Us: X (Twitter): @NSVF LinkedIn: @NewSchoolsVentureFund Instagram: @NewSchoolsVF Facebook: @NewSchools Venture Fund Subscribe & Share: Subscribe to The NewSchools Podcast on our Youtube channel and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that courage is a team sport. Made using Wondercraft.ai
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July 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Exciting news! Ep 1 of our new podcast is here! Featuring clips from Aaliyah Samuel of CASEL and Skye Perryman of @democracyforward.org and their 2025 Summit session on courage, strategy, and the personal cost of leading through political pressure. Listen now and subscribe for more: bit.ly/45rIyMJ
My hunch is that Alpha School is deliberately trying to seduce notable education commentators by giving them (possibly paid) Potemkin village tours. I saw this happen a lot when I worked at NewSchools, politicians and billionaires would be paraded around the hottest charter school of the moment.
January 20, 2026 at 4:14 PM
My hunch is that Alpha School is deliberately trying to seduce notable education commentators by giving them (possibly paid) Potemkin village tours. I saw this happen a lot when I worked at NewSchools, politicians and billionaires would be paraded around the hottest charter school of the moment.
A teacherpreneur, a district learning design consultant, an English teacher, a tech OG, an 8th Grader & I walked into a meetup. 8th grader led convo. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AiinEdu
More of this tonight and every Wednesday evening at 8E/7C/6M/5P www.kumospace.com/youthvoices?...
youtu.be/6k6XmN7dAVo
More of this tonight and every Wednesday evening at 8E/7C/6M/5P www.kumospace.com/youthvoices?...
youtu.be/6k6XmN7dAVo
TTT 01.08.2024 AI Maker Teams: Writing Partners Collective Application to NewSchools Funding Request
YouTube video by Paul Allison
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January 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A teacherpreneur, a district learning design consultant, an English teacher, a tech OG, an 8th Grader & I walked into a meetup. 8th grader led convo. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AiinEdu
More of this tonight and every Wednesday evening at 8E/7C/6M/5P www.kumospace.com/youthvoices?...
youtu.be/6k6XmN7dAVo
More of this tonight and every Wednesday evening at 8E/7C/6M/5P www.kumospace.com/youthvoices?...
youtu.be/6k6XmN7dAVo
Langford is a vibrant & growing community. I’m so excited that a new school 🏫 with 2,000 seats is on the way. 💙
This is about more than just classrooms — it’s about giving students, staff & families the space to thrive for generations to come.
#BCed #NewSchools #BCKids
news.gov.bc.ca/32852
This is about more than just classrooms — it’s about giving students, staff & families the space to thrive for generations to come.
#BCed #NewSchools #BCKids
news.gov.bc.ca/32852
New secondary school in Langford will add 2,000 student spaces
The Province is building a new secondary school that will create 2,000 spaces, giving students in the region more room to learn close to home.
news.gov.bc.ca
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Langford is a vibrant & growing community. I’m so excited that a new school 🏫 with 2,000 seats is on the way. 💙
This is about more than just classrooms — it’s about giving students, staff & families the space to thrive for generations to come.
#BCed #NewSchools #BCKids
news.gov.bc.ca/32852
This is about more than just classrooms — it’s about giving students, staff & families the space to thrive for generations to come.
#BCed #NewSchools #BCKids
news.gov.bc.ca/32852
The wrecking ball will be taken to an old Ladysmith school over the next few months to make room for a new K-to-7 school.
#ladysmith #construction #newschools
nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/08/13/c...
#ladysmith #construction #newschools
nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/08/13/c...
Crews to demolish old Ladysmith school
LADYSMITH - Former cole Davis Road Elementary is being torn down, which will be the future site of new nearly ...
nanaimonewsnow.com
August 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The wrecking ball will be taken to an old Ladysmith school over the next few months to make room for a new K-to-7 school.
#ladysmith #construction #newschools
nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/08/13/c...
#ladysmith #construction #newschools
nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/08/13/c...
Zynga and NewSchools Venture Fund create accelerator for educational gaming startups — Tech News and Analysis
November 22, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Zynga and NewSchools Venture Fund create accelerator for educational gaming startups — Tech News and Analysis
Two views are dominating how schools are thinking about AI right now.
The first: "Anything AI can do faster than a human, it should." Move fast, scale everywhere, let efficiency lead. The second: slow it down, ban it, protect kids from it.
Both miss what matters most.
The first: "Anything AI can do faster than a human, it should." Move fast, scale everywhere, let efficiency lead. The second: slow it down, ban it, protect kids from it.
Both miss what matters most.
What Is School Actually For? | Kim Smith | NewSchools Summit 2026
YouTube video by NewSchools
youtu.be
June 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Two views are dominating how schools are thinking about AI right now.
The first: "Anything AI can do faster than a human, it should." Move fast, scale everywhere, let efficiency lead. The second: slow it down, ban it, protect kids from it.
Both miss what matters most.
The first: "Anything AI can do faster than a human, it should." Move fast, scale everywhere, let efficiency lead. The second: slow it down, ban it, protect kids from it.
Both miss what matters most.
Just about every idea from the privatizers at NewSchools Venture Fund is bad. For sure, it's not what they'd insist on for their own kids.
NewSchools Venture Fund, where I worked many years ago, is now offering grants to build AI math tutors. This is such a bad idea. The Philanthropic Education Industrial Complex seems incapable of breaking from the vicegrip of the tech sector. I've had enough.
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity - NewSchools Venture Fund
www.newschools.org
March 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Just about every idea from the privatizers at NewSchools Venture Fund is bad. For sure, it's not what they'd insist on for their own kids.
If you're building math tutoring solutions using generative AI, we want to support you!
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu... #EduSky #Edtech #Math #GenAI
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu... #EduSky #Edtech #Math #GenAI
GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity - NewSchools Venture Fund
www.newschools.org
March 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
If you're building math tutoring solutions using generative AI, we want to support you!
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu... #EduSky #Edtech #Math #GenAI
www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu... #EduSky #Edtech #Math #GenAI
Finance and Teaching roles
www.newschools.org/our-story/ca...
www.newschools.org/our-story/ca...
Careers
Join the NewSchools team and help transform education! Explore career opportunities in our dynamic and mission-driven organization. Discover roles that make an impact and learn how you can contribute ...
www.newschools.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Finance and Teaching roles
www.newschools.org/our-story/ca...
www.newschools.org/our-story/ca...
This Pride Month, NewSchools celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the belief that every student deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported in their learning environment.
Students thrive when they belong. To everyone building that environment: thank you.
#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Belonging #Education
Students thrive when they belong. To everyone building that environment: thank you.
#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Belonging #Education
June 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This Pride Month, NewSchools celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the belief that every student deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported in their learning environment.
Students thrive when they belong. To everyone building that environment: thank you.
#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Belonging #Education
Students thrive when they belong. To everyone building that environment: thank you.
#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Belonging #Education
We’re funding ventures developing GenAI-powered math tutoring solutions with up to $300K in funding, plus technical assistance and piloting support.
Apply by April 18: www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
#AIinEd #MathEducation #EducationInnovation
Apply by April 18: www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
#AIinEd #MathEducation #EducationInnovation
GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity - NewSchools Venture Fund
www.newschools.org
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re funding ventures developing GenAI-powered math tutoring solutions with up to $300K in funding, plus technical assistance and piloting support.
Apply by April 18: www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
#AIinEd #MathEducation #EducationInnovation
Apply by April 18: www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
#AIinEd #MathEducation #EducationInnovation
"We know that philanthropy can operate quickly in an emergency; we’ve seen this during natural disasters. This is an emergency.” — Frances Messano at NewSchools Venture Fund
Connie Matthiessen reports on responses to the Trump education cuts: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/this-is...
Connie Matthiessen reports on responses to the Trump education cuts: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/this-is...
“This Is an Emergency.” How Can Philanthropy Respond to Trump’s Assault on K-12 Education?
We reached out to experts in funding and nonprofit roles to get a handle on Trump’s education cuts, their implications, and what funders can do.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"We know that philanthropy can operate quickly in an emergency; we’ve seen this during natural disasters. This is an emergency.” — Frances Messano at NewSchools Venture Fund
Connie Matthiessen reports on responses to the Trump education cuts: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/this-is...
Connie Matthiessen reports on responses to the Trump education cuts: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/this-is...
Curious how big ideas become real change in K-12 education? We supported 54 ventures with $13M to help make it happen—from rethinking schools to empowering educators. Take a look and get inspired: www.newschools.org/blog/newscho...
NewSchools Invests $13M in 54 Ventures with Bold Visions to Improve K-12 Education
NewSchools Venture Fund today announced $13.4 million in funding for 54 ventures tackling some of the most pressing challenges in public education, from building innovative schools to rethinking how t...
www.newschools.org
November 19, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Curious how big ideas become real change in K-12 education? We supported 54 ventures with $13M to help make it happen—from rethinking schools to empowering educators. Take a look and get inspired: www.newschools.org/blog/newscho...
My sister, a teacher, working in a Victorian classroom with one crappy fan in South London says it pretty horrendous. Although perhaps the answer would be to 1. Build newschools designed to deal with heat. 2. Retro fit air conditioning in older schools so kids can continue to learn.
June 24, 2026 at 7:12 AM
My sister, a teacher, working in a Victorian classroom with one crappy fan in South London says it pretty horrendous. Although perhaps the answer would be to 1. Build newschools designed to deal with heat. 2. Retro fit air conditioning in older schools so kids can continue to learn.
Hello #EduSky! Teacher-Powered Schools is excited to join here & share more of our work empowering educators, students, and families!
We are also excited to share that we are a @newschools.bsky.social grantee this year. www.newschools.org/blog/introdu...
Follow us & learn more about what we do!
We are also excited to share that we are a @newschools.bsky.social grantee this year. www.newschools.org/blog/introdu...
Follow us & learn more about what we do!
Introducing Our First Teaching Reimagined Ventures
Discover how NewSchools’ Teaching Reimagined portfolio is tackling teacher burnout with innovative solutions like AI-driven coaching, new school roles, and community engagement. Learn how we’re empowe...
www.newschools.org
November 22, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Hello #EduSky! Teacher-Powered Schools is excited to join here & share more of our work empowering educators, students, and families!
We are also excited to share that we are a @newschools.bsky.social grantee this year. www.newschools.org/blog/introdu...
Follow us & learn more about what we do!
We are also excited to share that we are a @newschools.bsky.social grantee this year. www.newschools.org/blog/introdu...
Follow us & learn more about what we do!
It illustrates the POOR DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE in our society
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
!!2020Healthy NewSchools
YouTube video by keef feeley
www.youtube.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It illustrates the POOR DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE in our society
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
It illustrates the POOR DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE in our society
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
!!2020Healthy NewSchools
YouTube video by keef feeley
www.youtube.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It illustrates the POOR DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE in our society
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
EDUCATION & PARENTING in the 21st century does not apply the extensive evidence on what children & young people really need in the 21st century to achieve good health, wellbeing & life chances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwX8...
These 3 orgs show how AI can engage and empower students, tailoring learning to their unique experiences and strengths. www.newschools.org/blog/how-gen...
How Generative AI Can Engage and Empower Students - NewSchools Venture Fund
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 enthusiasm and curiosity?
www.newschools.org
February 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
These 3 orgs show how AI can engage and empower students, tailoring learning to their unique experiences and strengths. www.newschools.org/blog/how-gen...
35 new private schools opened in Dubai 2020-2024; 13 are still too new for a full KHDA inspection.
#NewSchools #KHDA
#NewSchools #KHDA
Dubai's Newest Private Schools: 35 Opened Since 2020
35 new private schools opened in Dubai between 2020 and 2024. The full named list by year, with KHDA ratings where available.
dubaischools.ai
September 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
35 new private schools opened in Dubai 2020-2024; 13 are still too new for a full KHDA inspection.
#NewSchools #KHDA
#NewSchools #KHDA
Adding to my other interviews with founders of #newschools, I'm finally sharing my interview with Indrek Lillemägi who has helped to start 2 new schools in #Tallinn #Estonia
#NewPost: Pushing the boundaries of the conventional school: Indrek Lillemägi talks about the development of a new upper secondary school in Tallinn, Estonia
internationalednews.com
via @intl_ed_news @AERA_EdResearch @EdChangeSIG @ICSEIglobal
internationalednews.com
via @intl_ed_news @AERA_EdResearch @EdChangeSIG @ICSEIglobal
February 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Adding to my other interviews with founders of #newschools, I'm finally sharing my interview with Indrek Lillemägi who has helped to start 2 new schools in #Tallinn #Estonia
Got a bold idea for K–12 education? NewSchools Venture Fund’s 2026 funding opportunity is here! Turn your vision into action and join a community of changemakers. Learn more & apply: www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
Apply for Funding - NewSchools Venture Fund
We support early-stage organizations and new initiatives within existing organizations in the following areas:
www.newschools.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Got a bold idea for K–12 education? NewSchools Venture Fund’s 2026 funding opportunity is here! Turn your vision into action and join a community of changemakers. Learn more & apply: www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...