By empowering parents to support their children’s pre-literacy foundation, we can give East African kids a stronger start in school and life, and a hope of breaking Africa’s intergenerational cycle of poverty.
Nisha LigonApril 25, 2018
In Brazil, corruption and scandal are pervasive. This education company is developing the next generation of readers that can make informed decisions.
Brittany LaneAugust 1, 2017
We fall short in preparing students for the real world. This is the most effective edtech product on the market, helping students improve their literacy across 132 countries.
Brittany LaneJuly 30, 2017
Every year, 11M Americans cycle through jail, costing the U.S. billions. Yet over half return soon after being released. Edovo is stopping this revolving door.
Brittany LaneJuly 19, 2017
More than ever, turning the tide toward equity is possible at scale. If we commit to it, technology has the power to rapidly increase literacy achievement.
Eileen MurphyMay 22, 2017
This startup's platform is tackling the literacy problem in Brazil by fostering reading comprehension and engagement among elementary school students.
Cecily MauranJanuary 4, 2017
While some educational tech companies try to directly engage with learners, Guru-G, a gamified teaching app, focuses on empowering the teacher instead.
Cecily MauranDecember 8, 2016
In today's world, digital literacy is key. This startup aims to provide all Africans with access to reliable, inspiring, and educational digital content.
Brittany LaneDecember 5, 2016
With over 110 actively spoken languages, India is home to one of the largest language gaps in the world. Karadi Path aims to narrow that gap by revolutionizing the way that children learn language.
Cecily MauranOctober 24, 2016
Despite high enrollment rates, the majority of East African students aren’t learning basic literacy skills within their first few years of education. This company is changing that — through entertainment.
Brittany LaneOctober 7, 2016
Angaza aims to eradicate energy poverty around the world by making solar power more affordable than its toxic alternative — improving literacy in the process.
Brittany LaneSeptember 13, 2016
Although illiteracy rates have decreased over the past fifteen years, 1 in 10 people around the world remain illiterate. Project Literacy wants to fix that.
Brittany LaneOctober 12, 2015