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Science

STAT: New Report Highlights Impact of Open Source Software

Dec 3, 2024 ·

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits Funding To Help Educators Shape How AI Will Be Used in Classrooms

Head of Education, Sandra Liu Huang, announces three new grants focused on increasing collaboration between teachers and edtech developers.

Oct 11, 2024 · 4 min read

Education

Harvard Lab Expands To Help More Children Learn To Read

Combined federal and philanthropic support to double program reach and accelerate progress in addressing early literacy.

Sep 19, 2024 · 4 min read

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.

Jul 17, 2024 · 4 min read

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.

May 16, 2024 · 6 min read

Science

CZI’s AI Computing System Honored as a ‘World Changing Idea’

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s (CZI) AI computing system for nonprofit life science research was named an honoree in Fast...

May 14, 2024 · 3 min read

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.

Nov 30, 2023 · 3 min read

Science

Chan Zuckerberg Science To Build AI GPU Cluster To Model Cell Systems

The new cluster will be one of the most powerful high-performance computing systems for nonprofit life science research in the world.

Sep 19, 2023 · 6 min read

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

Sep 6, 2023 · 5 min read

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.

Aug 23, 2023 · 5 min read

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.

Jun 21, 2023 · 5 min read

Education

Join CZI and Check Out Along at ISTELive23

Educators to discuss how they are using strong teacher-student connections to drive student engagement.

May 15, 2023 · 3 min read

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.

May 2, 2023 · 4 min read

Science

The Economist: Worlds Within, Worlds Without

Geoffrey Carr of The Economist covers CZI and CZ Biohub SF’s efforts to support the Human Cell Atlas.

Apr 10, 2023 · 13 min read

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.

Dec 12, 2022 · 3 min read

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces 2022 Racial Equity Grants

CZI announces a series of new grants to support organizations working to advance a world that is more just, equitable, and inclusive.

Nov 30, 2022 · 7 min read

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.

Nov 16, 2022 · 3 min read

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.

Nov 14, 2022 · 4 min read

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.

Oct 4, 2022 · 4 min read

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