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Education
A Conversation With Priscilla Chan and Award-Winning Artist Common on Meeting Every Student’s... A Conversation With Priscilla Chan and Award-Winning Artist Common on Meeting Every Student’s Needs
In an armchair conversation with Common, the CZI co-founder and co-CEO discusses the importance of partnering with educators to unlock every student’s potential.
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Education
Gabriela López on Strategies To Boost Students’ Connection to School
Brief excerpt from a piece published in the July 2024 issue of ASCD.
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Education
EarlyBird Education, Florida State University Bring Comprehensive Literacy Assessment, Dyslexia... EarlyBird Education, Florida State University Bring Comprehensive Literacy Assessment, Dyslexia Screening Tool
EarlyBird Education partnership with Florida State University brings next generation early literacy assessment into classrooms across the country.
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Education
Sandra Liu Huang on Partnering With Educators To Co-Build Tools That Solve Real Classroom Challenges
Brief excerpt from a piece published in the April 2024 issue of The Learning Professional.
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Education
Unlocking Student Potential: CZI Looks Back on 8 Years
New report showcases impact of education technology and grant partners, valuable lessons learned, and next steps for supporting educators and students.
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Education
Educators Turn Student Insights Into Action Using the Expanded Along Teacher-Student Connectio... Educators Turn Student Insights Into Action Using the Expanded Along Teacher-Student Connection Builder
Educators Turn Student Insights Into Action with New Along Features
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Education
Schools To Research The Impact of Their Environments on Students
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces support for projects at USC and Yale to help schools drive academic achievement and unlock student potential.
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Education
Schools Are Partnering With Communities To Boost Student College and Career Readiness
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces support for innovative education practices in California and New Mexico.
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Education
Join CZI and Check Out Along at ISTELive23
Educators to discuss how they are using strong teacher-student connections to drive student engagement.
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Education
Along Honored as a ‘World Changing Idea’
Along teacher-student connection builder offered by Gradient Learning recognized by Fast Company as creative solution for driving student engagement.
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Ventures
Join the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative at 2023 ASU+GSV Summit
CZI partners and leaders join panels highlighting the importance of educator and student well-being, leading impact investing, and imagining the classrooms of the future.
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Education
Kingmakers of Oakland Receives $4.8 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Transform Learning... Kingmakers of Oakland Receives $4.8 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Transform Learning Environments
Kingmakers of Oakland is on a mission to improve the lives of Black boys and build a stronger education system for all students.
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Education
What’s the Secret To Raising the Academic Bar for More Students? One National Nonprofit Is Making... What’s the Secret To Raising the Academic Bar for More Students? One National Nonprofit Is Making Progress
Equal Opportunity Schools expands partnerships with schools that are improving academic outcomes by focusing on student aspirations, strengths, and barriers.
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Education
Along Earns Special Mention on 2022 TIME Best Inventions List
Along teacher-student connection builder offered by Gradient Learning recognized by TIME magazine for providing educators with an easy way to check in with students.
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Education
NBC Showcases the Importance of Classroom Connections
Schools and enrichment programs across the country are pioneering innovative approaches that center student well-being in support of academic achievement and success.
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Education
Tragedy or Turning Point? The Pandemic’s Effect on Black and Brown Youth
Panelists reflect on the pandemic’s impact over the past two years and share strategies for helping to prioritize student wellbeing and accelerate academic success.
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Education
Reinventing Education to Help Children Thrive
Sandra Liu Huang, CZI Head of Education, and Michael B. Horn discuss challenges facing students today and the support children need to thrive.
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Education
Super-Powering Student Motivation and Engagement
Panelists at the NCSC 2022 share research underscoring the value of positive teacher-student connections, and share tips for student motivation and engagement.
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Education
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits New Funding to Support Teacher Communities and Boos... The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits New Funding to Support Teacher Communities and Boost Well-Being
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, CZI is announcing new grants aimed at combating teacher burnout by supporting their well-being.