We invest in schools that demonstrate a(n):
Innovative educational model that pushes the envelope on new ways to operate schools that help all students thrive.
High quality leadership team with a track record of success.
Financially sustainable model that is self-financing on California public funding at full enrollment.
Understanding of the complexity of launching new schools or transforming existing schools and the operational and educational challenges entailed.
Sound strategy for scalability and ability to have national impact.
Deep commitment to creating a more just society.
We invest in education support providers and tech-enabled tools that make teaching, learning, and school management more effective.
We invest in academic support providers with a proven track record of student impact; helping schools implement rigorous core curriculum and aligned interventions as well as training teachers and principals in effective pedagogy and coaching.
We focus on organizations that embrace new approaches and innovations, while rigorously testing assumptions and outcomes to ensure the sector develops new knowledge and spreads proven models.
Please review the Our Work section of the website and our Investment Criteria above. If you are a strong fit for Silicon Schools, please send an introductory letter to proposals@siliconschools.com (no more than two pages) describing the following: