Stones2Milestones is empowering young students in India to not only learn the English language, but learn to love reading and learning in order to become an effective force as global leaders.
Jagruti GalaMay 10, 2018
Strong communication skills lay the foundation for future literacy skills and can prevent debilitating disadvantages such as inability to gain employment due to communication inefficiency.
Zoe PedenApril 17, 2018
Teachers are struggling to meet the needs of classrooms with multiple spoken languages, unequal access to vital resources like the internet, and reading readiness that spans across 10 levels. But students need critical literacy skills now more than ever if they are to excel in automated job markets.
Eileen MurphyApril 3, 2018
We don’t want to let the cure for cancer slip through our fingers simply because the brain that could have thought it up wasn’t able to get into medical school. As a society, we need to enable the ingenuity of every person to flourish to its maximum capacity.
Nick LumMarch 12, 2018
One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. Social exclusion is the norm. This company wants to prevent that.
Brittany LaneJuly 23, 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
Every child learns to read at a different level. Yet some kids slip through the cracks of today’s standardized education system. Lightsail is a digital library platform that helps kids get on the right reading level and learn to love reading.
Cecily MauranNovember 17, 2016
Micronutrient deficiency is a debilitating issue in East Africa, especially for children who are too hungry to go to school or concentrate in class. Edom is a fortified flour with vital micronutrients that ensures that children are healthy and thrive academically.
Cecily MauranNovember 7, 2016
Project Literacy Lab represents the world’s first accelerator for entrepreneurs dedicated to closing the global literacy gap by 2030. Here are the 16 ventures.
Brittany LaneJune 22, 2016
Watch this 2011 Unreasonable Institute entrepreneur talk about how her venture is bringing sustainable education and employment opportunities to women & girls in Pakistan by
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 17, 2011