Frances Messano (@francesmessano) 's Twitter Profile
Frances Messano

@francesmessano

CEO at NewSchools Venture Fund. Provider of dream capital. Racial Equity champion. Native New Yorker loving the Bay. Wife & “bonus” mom. Karaoke die-hard!

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Got an idea to advance #racialequity in #K12 education? Watch this video with NewSchools President Frances Messano and register to attend Friday's webinar to learn more about our new funding opportunity (12pm PT|3pm ET). bit.ly/3vw43ay

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For the first time, #NSVFsummit is virtual, free, and open to all. We are excited to include more innovators, leaders, educators, and parents than ever before. Invite your friends to join urgent conversations about the future of #K12learning. Register: bit.ly/2SbebXR

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After a year that changed everything, what do we do for our children? Our CEO Stacey Childress shares her thoughts on ways schooling can be better in her latest Forbes column. Join us for #NSVFsummit in two days to hear more about the future of #learning. bit.ly/34bpPVt

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We're excited to venture into #ParticipatoryGrantmaking with our new Racial Equity funding opportunity. It's about creating a bigger tent and empowering the communities we serve, NewSchools President Frances Messano tells Inside Philanthropy. bit.ly/3fiqpqA #ShiftThePower

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Did you know 50% of students identify as people of color, but only 20% of teachers do? NewSchools is offering $2.5 million in funding to innovators with ideas to close the #TeacherDiversity gap. Learn more: bit.ly/2TTHw9U

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R&D turns research into capabilities. Inclusive R&D engages multiple perspectives on equal footing from the beginning. Great piece by @profgoffney & dr. melina uncapher on how EF+Math builds on essential assets students already have to help them succeed in math. edsurge.com/news/2021-06-2…

Frances Messano (@francesmessano) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Excited to see Stacey Childress celebrated for her contributions to educational equity! Stacey helped me begin my passion work in education and it’s been an honor to study and work with her NewSchools for more than six years. I salute you my friend and mentor!

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Terrific story featuring DigitalPioneers, an NewSchools Innovative Schools venture, and the impact of the The Teaching Well, one of the supports our team recommended amid a challenging time for students and staff everywhere. Read more: bit.ly/3CVgu4h

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Our school systems should have had strong safety and quarantine plans in place months ago. Anyone watching the science should have known fall reopening was going to be very difficult. I fear what we are going to see the next few weeks/months. It did not have to be this way.

Amanda Fernandez (@amanfernan24) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So proud to share that @latinos4ed has received a $5M investment from MacKenzie Scott, representing the largest gift since our founding! This is a testament to the commitment our growing team has to innovate & respond to the needs of Latino educators, families & students!

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NewSchools has dream capital waiting to support leaders of color! If you have an early-stage idea for how to advance racial equity or reimagine education for all students, apply to our funding opportunity by March 28. This is your moment. #InnovatewithNSVF bit.ly/nsvffunding

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Growing up, luck played a big role in Frances Messano's life. Now, as the president & incoming CEO of NSVF, she's working to make sure educational opportunity comes down to more than just luck.🎧Hear her story on the NEW Latina to Latina podcast ep: pod.link/latinatolatina

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Participating in the Latina to Latina podcast was an incredible experience. Not only did I have a chance to connect with my friend, @AliciaMenendez on Bluesky & Threads, in a deeper way, but she provided me with a platform to tell my story. What a gift. Take a listen and let me know what you think

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Hot off the presses ‍🔥 Diversity in Leadership Institute shares data-based recommendations for school leaders and policymakers ready to advance systemic change for diversity and equity in our education systems.

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DYK that strong social-emotional learning protected middle school girls from Covid-era learning losses? Check out our newest blog post featuring our newest insights and the critical actions educators should take to build the post-Covid future. bit.ly/3ENp5Yp

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#leadership Thank you Stacey Childress for your great work--and for positioning NewSchools, with Frances Messano at the helm, to continue its crucial work to make education more equitable and place where all can flourish. newschools.org/blog/dont-give… NewSchools

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We’re excited to introduce Frances Messano as the Chief Executive Officer of NewSchools Venture Fund! We’re proud and poised to move boldly into the future under her leadership. Read our official announcement here: newschools.org/blog/newschool…

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It is a privilege to step into the role of CEO at NewSchools as we turn 25. We’ve accomplished a lot and will continue to identify and support education entrepreneurs who are reimagining learning. I am eager to partner with you all as we move boldly into the future, together.

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We are really excited about this opportunity to support evidence-building around high priority recovery issues. Send us your ideas for rigorous, high impact studies on older students affected by C-19 disruptions!