The K-12 Social Innovator's Dilemma







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What we're exploring today
  • Understand the blended capital ecosystem that shapes the K–12 education marketplace—where philanthropy, venture funding, and policy intersect.
  • Explore the “four frictions” innovators face: shifting funder priorities, leader burnout, elusive impact, and the paradox of scaling.
  • Reflect on macro, meso, and micro dynamics, from policy design to entrepreneurial resilience.
  • Consider pathways forward, including collective impact networks and cross-sector leadership training.

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