Education

We support organizations and practices that are reshaping the American education system to better serve all students and educators

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Building a future filled with opportunity

America’s current education system is not designed to serve all students. Yet, the answers are there. Teachers—particularly educators of color—possess critical knowledge and insight into how to foster a sense of ownership and empowerment in their students, leading to increased motivation and a sense of belonging. Similarly, families and community members know the methods that help students achieve academic success and social-emotional wellbeing. 

We work with and learn from these stakeholders to ensure we can select and support the education organizations with the greatest potential to improve learning and life outcomes for all of our nation’s students. 

We support organizations that are reshaping the American education system to better serve all students and educators. These organizations are led by entrepreneurs who have experience working in and with all levels of school systems in communities across the country. We seek leaders who recognize and elevate the ideas, experiences, and brilliance of each student and educator, and who tap into the power of engaging families and the wider school communities.

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Education Priority Areas

Mobilizing Student, Family, and School Partnerships

We support organizations that recognize the invaluable expertise of families and youth and leverage their insights to co-create responsive, relevant, and inclusive solutions.

Supporting Wellbeing of Students and Educators

We support organizations that develop, sustain, and diversify the educator workforce and, additionally, foster environments that support belonging and identity development for students.

Harnessing Technology As An Enabler of Access and Opportunity

We support organizations that leverage technology to narrow opportunity gaps and better help educators address the needs of their classrooms and communicate with their student’s families.
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