SXSW EDU 2025
Innovate & Educate: Diverse Funding Models for Ed R&D
Description:
Education research and development deserves funding models that are as diverse as the challenges and opportunities in education itself. From federally-funded grant opportunities to unique fellowship programs supporting edtech founders, funders across sectors are uniting while taking creative approaches that tackle the most pressing issues in education. Join this session to explore the funding models and partnerships creating a robust education R&D ecosystem for real impact in the 21st century and beyond.
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Takeaways
- Explore different funding strategies designed to support education R&D.
- Learn about the pros and cons of various funding models and the innovative approaches being deployed by leaders.
- Recognize the importance of dynamic partnerships across sectors, from philanthropy to federal agencies, to foster robust and effective education R&D.
Speakers
- Frances Messano, CEO, NewSchools Venture Fund
- Sarah Johnson, CEO, Teaching Lab
- Lewis Leiboh, Deputy Director, K-12 Education, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Lindsay Portnoy, Program Director, National Science Foundation
Organizer
Ulrich Boser, CEO, The Learning Agency
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