The New School of San Francisco

Why The New School of San Francisco was nominated

The New School of San Francisco is a tuition-free public school designed in partnership with local educators, parents, and community leaders. Inquiry, equity, and personalized learning are at the heart of how our students learn, grow, and thrive. We are currently serving Kindergarten through 8th grade. Our mission is to demonstrate a holistic 21st century education that instills a love of learning now and prepares students and families for success in the future. We believe in “Inquiry for All”—all children should go to school where they can drive their learning, ask big questions, and take risks. This belief fueled the creation of our school in 2015., At New School San Francisco, learning starts with curiosity. The school believes that when students explore meaningful questions and make connections across subjects and across lines of difference, they achieve at high levels and grow as thinkers, creators, and community members. Located in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, New School San Francisco serves grades TK-8 through a model that combines academic rigor with inquiry and personalization. Students help generate and investigate big questions that drive their learning across disciplines, integrating academic standards, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application.