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· Mar 18
Frances Messano: A Path Forward for Education in 2025
Education is at a turning point, and now is not the time to pull back. NewSchools is leading the way, investing in bold ideas, innovative schools, and solutions that support student success. CEO Frances Messano shares our vision for 2025 and calls on funders, educators, and leaders to step up. Students need us—this is the moment for action.
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Education is at a crossroads. Schools face tough choices, and we must act now to support students. Bold leadership and decisive action are key. We're investing in leaders and innovations—but we can’t do it alone. Watch CEO Frances Messano’s message: bit.ly/4bX3xsm
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
Two weeks later, and we’re still feeling the energy from #NewSchoolsSummit 2025. Thank you for showing up with courage, community, and a commitment to deliver. You brought heart, purpose, and powerful conversations to every moment.
May 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Two weeks later, and we’re still feeling the energy from #NewSchoolsSummit 2025. Thank you for showing up with courage, community, and a commitment to deliver. You brought heart, purpose, and powerful conversations to every moment.
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We know the cost of inaction is higher than the cost of action. It was a great to join the @newschools.bsky.social Summit this morning in San Francisco for the opening plenary on the courage to lead. @democracyforward.org is grateful to be able to defend public education in this moment.
May 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We know the cost of inaction is higher than the cost of action. It was a great to join the @newschools.bsky.social Summit this morning in San Francisco for the opening plenary on the courage to lead. @democracyforward.org is grateful to be able to defend public education in this moment.
Introducing the Entrepreneurial Support Hub! A new resource that highlights 100+ funding opportunities and guidance for founders. We built this with our friends at Camelback Ventures, Moonshot, @echoing-green.bsky.social, 4.0 Schools to empower every #entrepreneur. www.eshub.org
April 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Introducing the Entrepreneurial Support Hub! A new resource that highlights 100+ funding opportunities and guidance for founders. We built this with our friends at Camelback Ventures, Moonshot, @echoing-green.bsky.social, 4.0 Schools to empower every #entrepreneur. www.eshub.org
Proud to celebrate our CEO, Frances Messano, as one of ASU+GSV’s Leading Women in AI. She’s among 200+ innovators shaping the future of education through AI.
The work continues — and so does the legacy.
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The work continues — and so does the legacy.
bit.ly/AIShowFrancesM
April 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Proud to celebrate our CEO, Frances Messano, as one of ASU+GSV’s Leading Women in AI. She’s among 200+ innovators shaping the future of education through AI.
The work continues — and so does the legacy.
bit.ly/AIShowFrancesM
The work continues — and so does the legacy.
bit.ly/AIShowFrancesM
Education is at a crossroads. Schools face tough choices, and we must act now to support students. Bold leadership and decisive action are key. We're investing in leaders and innovations—but we can’t do it alone. Watch CEO Frances Messano’s message: bit.ly/4bX3xsm
Frances Messano: A Path Forward for Education in 2025
Education is at a turning point, and now is not the time to pull back. NewSchools is leading the way, investing in bold ideas, innovative schools, and solutions that support student success. CEO Frances Messano shares our vision for 2025 and calls on funders, educators, and leaders to step up. Students need us—this is the moment for action.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Education is at a crossroads. Schools face tough choices, and we must act now to support students. Bold leadership and decisive action are key. We're investing in leaders and innovations—but we can’t do it alone. Watch CEO Frances Messano’s message: bit.ly/4bX3xsm
Innovators like Gladeo, Assistments, and Timely Schools are creating new opportunities for students. In our 2024 Annual Report, you can see how their ideas are making a difference: www.flipsnack.com/BEE8AECC5A8/...
NewSchools 2024 Annual Report
In this report, you’ll get a snapshot of our impact in 2024: new investments, updates on how ventures improve student outcomes and scale their reach, and an o
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March 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Innovators like Gladeo, Assistments, and Timely Schools are creating new opportunities for students. In our 2024 Annual Report, you can see how their ideas are making a difference: www.flipsnack.com/BEE8AECC5A8/...
John Scianimanico joins the team!
As an Associate Partner on our Learning Solutions team, he’ll lead investments in GenAI-powered math education to ensure AI solutions create real value for students who need it most.
#EducationInnovation #MathEducation #GenerativeAI
As an Associate Partner on our Learning Solutions team, he’ll lead investments in GenAI-powered math education to ensure AI solutions create real value for students who need it most.
#EducationInnovation #MathEducation #GenerativeAI
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
John Scianimanico joins the team!
As an Associate Partner on our Learning Solutions team, he’ll lead investments in GenAI-powered math education to ensure AI solutions create real value for students who need it most.
#EducationInnovation #MathEducation #GenerativeAI
As an Associate Partner on our Learning Solutions team, he’ll lead investments in GenAI-powered math education to ensure AI solutions create real value for students who need it most.
#EducationInnovation #MathEducation #GenerativeAI
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
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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
Our 2024 Annual Report is here! In our first year under a new investment strategy, we invested $21.6M to support 73 ventures and reached 650,000 students. See how we’re fueling progress in education: bit.ly/41SOsoi
NewSchools 2024 Annual Report
In this report, you’ll get a snapshot of our impact in 2024: new investments, updates on how ventures improve student outcomes and scale their reach, and an o
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March 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Our 2024 Annual Report is here! In our first year under a new investment strategy, we invested $21.6M to support 73 ventures and reached 650,000 students. See how we’re fueling progress in education: bit.ly/41SOsoi
A packed room, real insights, and a vital conversation at @sxswedu.com! CEO Frances Messano joined friends at @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social, Teaching Lab HQ, & Renaissance Philanthropy to discuss how philanthropy can strengthen education R&D and support breakthrough innovations.
March 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A packed room, real insights, and a vital conversation at @sxswedu.com! CEO Frances Messano joined friends at @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social, Teaching Lab HQ, & Renaissance Philanthropy to discuss how philanthropy can strengthen education R&D and support breakthrough innovations.
NewSchools is offering up to $300,000 in funding to support Gen AI math tutoring solutions. www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity - NewSchools Venture Fund
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March 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NewSchools is offering up to $300,000 in funding to support Gen AI math tutoring solutions. www.newschools.org/apply-for-fu...
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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?
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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...
A 2025 white paper from The Ability Challenge provides a research-backed framework to help schools address special education challenges with actionable insights, proven strategies, and real-world examples.
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Our Story
Transform special education with the THRIVE Framework, promoting inclusive practices that enhance learning outcomes for all students. Discover actionable insights and strategies for lasting change.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A 2025 white paper from The Ability Challenge provides a research-backed framework to help schools address special education challenges with actionable insights, proven strategies, and real-world examples.
theabilitychallenge.org/en-us/thrive...
theabilitychallenge.org/en-us/thrive...
What do the latest NAEP scores tell us? NewSchools friend and TNTP CEO Tequilla Brownie, breaks down what the latest scores reveal about student learning and policy changes. tntp.org/blog/tntp-ce...
TNTP CEO Responds to the 2024 Nation’s Report Card - TNTP
In CEO Dr. Tequilla Brownie's response to the 2024 NAEP results, learn why learning acceleration is possible--and essential--at a national scale.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
What do the latest NAEP scores tell us? NewSchools friend and TNTP CEO Tequilla Brownie, breaks down what the latest scores reveal about student learning and policy changes. tntp.org/blog/tntp-ce...
Now Open: The GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity! We’re offering up to $300K per venture in GenAI-powered tutoring solutions. Apply by April 18: bit.ly/newschoolsge... #LeadWithNewSchools #AIinEducation #EdTech #EduSky
February 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now Open: The GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity! We’re offering up to $300K per venture in GenAI-powered tutoring solutions. Apply by April 18: bit.ly/newschoolsge... #LeadWithNewSchools #AIinEducation #EdTech #EduSky
Welcome Michelle Sanches and Ally Skoog-Hoffman to the team. Michelle supports the operations and effectiveness of our investment work as Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities. Ally, our new Director, Research & Learning, leads efforts to evaluate the impact of education programs and investments.
February 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Welcome Michelle Sanches and Ally Skoog-Hoffman to the team. Michelle supports the operations and effectiveness of our investment work as Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities. Ally, our new Director, Research & Learning, leads efforts to evaluate the impact of education programs and investments.
As we consider the possibilities of generative AI in schools, we should carefully balance the urgency of the moment and the necessity to go slow and get it right.
February 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As we consider the possibilities of generative AI in schools, we should carefully balance the urgency of the moment and the necessity to go slow and get it right.
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...
AI for Equity compiled the most relevant updates from OpenAI and Google’s recent announcements for school networks. Their synthesis includes analyses, availability notes, and demo links—ideal for school leaders and staff. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Major AI Model Announcements: December '24
Major Announcements from OpenAI & Google: December ‘24 “The last month has transformed the state of AI, with the pace picking up dramatically in just the last week. AI labs have unleashed a flood of n...
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February 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
AI for Equity compiled the most relevant updates from OpenAI and Google’s recent announcements for school networks. Their synthesis includes analyses, availability notes, and demo links—ideal for school leaders and staff. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
We'll be at the ASU Strategic School Staffing Summit! Pete Fishman on AI in teacher development, and Ariana Valenzuela on team-based leadership and flexible schedules. Join this virtual event & explore how #strategicstaffing supports #educators & students. summit.education.asu.edu
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We'll be at the ASU Strategic School Staffing Summit! Pete Fishman on AI in teacher development, and Ariana Valenzuela on team-based leadership and flexible schedules. Join this virtual event & explore how #strategicstaffing supports #educators & students. summit.education.asu.edu
Grateful for the packed room at Diverse Charter Schools Coalition 2025 in Nashville! Valerie Braimah led a session sharing research from the schools in our Innovative Schools portfolio. #DCSC2025
Couldn't make it? Check out our "Building Better Schools" Blueprint here: bit.ly/3ZgNzoG
Couldn't make it? Check out our "Building Better Schools" Blueprint here: bit.ly/3ZgNzoG
January 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Grateful for the packed room at Diverse Charter Schools Coalition 2025 in Nashville! Valerie Braimah led a session sharing research from the schools in our Innovative Schools portfolio. #DCSC2025
Couldn't make it? Check out our "Building Better Schools" Blueprint here: bit.ly/3ZgNzoG
Couldn't make it? Check out our "Building Better Schools" Blueprint here: bit.ly/3ZgNzoG
Looking for a way to move beyond the backlash, dogma, and rhetoric that can hold #equity back, and instead get down to the work of moving forward? Join The Bridgespan Group's discussion today at 3pm ET on "The Future of Equitable #Philanthropy" bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Webinar: "The Future of Equitable Philanthropy"
What does the future of equitable philanthropy look like given both the progress made and challenges that endure?
The ambitious work of building an inclusive and more equitable world where everyone ...
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January 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Looking for a way to move beyond the backlash, dogma, and rhetoric that can hold #equity back, and instead get down to the work of moving forward? Join The Bridgespan Group's discussion today at 3pm ET on "The Future of Equitable #Philanthropy" bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...