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NewSchools
@newschools.bsky.social
A nonprofit venture philanthropy working to reimagine education so all students thrive. NewSchools.org
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
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
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
April 1, 2025 at 9:11 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
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 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.
March 5, 2025 at 7:31 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
February 26, 2025 at 5:20 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.
February 10, 2025 at 8:38 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
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 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
January 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you're exploring personalized learning solutions in K-8 math, we want to fund you. Alongside our other investment areas, we’re ready to support solutions that enhance foundational math skills. Interested? Apply now and join our impact-driven community. bit.ly/3gCB9zZ
December 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM