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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches $6.9 Million Effort to Increase Diversity of STEM Students o... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches $6.9 Million Effort to Increase Diversity of STEM Students on College Campuses

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced that it has awarded $6.9 million to support a unique partnership to...

Apr 9, 2019 · 8 min read

Education

Priscilla Chan’s Remarks at the ASU GSV Summit

Today, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Co-founder and Co-CEO Priscilla Chan spoke to a crowd of over 1,200 education and...

Apr 9, 2019 · 15 min read

News

Making Real Second Chances Possible

This April we celebrate Second Chances Month — a time to recognize and honor individuals and organizations that are...

Apr 5, 2019 · 5 min read

Education

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Student Information

At CZI, our Education work is aimed at ensuring that all students get an education tailored to their needs and supportive of...

Apr 4, 2019 · 3 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces More than $1.6 Million to Elevate Educator Perspectives i... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces More than $1.6 Million to Elevate Educator Perspectives in EdTech Decision-making

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced it is providing more than $1.6 million in support to the Jefferson...

Apr 1, 2019 · 4 min read

Grants

Our Grantmaking

At the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone....

Mar 29, 2019 · 2 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Joins 10th Annual ASU GSV

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced its participation in the 10th annual ASU GSV Summit, sharing a series of...

Mar 28, 2019 · 3 min read

Science

CZI Awards $17 Million to Bring More Engineering Expertise to Biomedical Imaging

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced $17 million in funding and its selection of 17 CZI Imaging Scientists...

Mar 19, 2019 · 3 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $1.5 Million to Support Educator-Preparation Programs Committed... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $1.5 Million to Support Educator-Preparation Programs Committed to Learning Science

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced a $1.5 million grant to Deans for Impact to support the creation of the...

Mar 15, 2019 · 3 min read

CZI in the News

Priscilla Chan’s Remarks at SXSW

Editor’s Note: This release has been updated as of 11/2/21. Today, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Co-Founder...

Mar 8, 2019 · 18 min read

Education

CZI Announces More than $3 Million to Bring the Science of Learning and Development to More... CZI Announces More than $3 Million to Bring the Science of Learning and Development to More Classrooms

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced $3.72 million in grants to two initiatives working to further the...

Mar 7, 2019 · 4 min read

News

Fast Company: How technology can help build a more equitable justice system

This piece was published in Fast Company on March 6, 2019. Over the past several years, many of us have come to rely on...

Mar 6, 2019 · 7 min read

Grants

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Support for Three Organizations Focused on Creating... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Support for Three Organizations Focused on Creating Opportunities in Technology fo...

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced its support today of three organizations working to create opportunities in...

Mar 6, 2019 · 4 min read

Community

Leaders from 37 Bay Area Community Organizations Recognized at CZI Community Event in Redwood City

February 27, 2019, Redwood City, CA – Yesterday, we celebrated community leaders who are working tirelessly to improve...

Feb 27, 2019 · 2 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Joins SXSW

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced it will participate in South by Southwest (SXSW), sharing a series of...

Feb 26, 2019 · 4 min read

Grants

Innovative Coding Program Expands Opportunities for Women Incarcerated in Oklahoma

For Immediate Release Contact: press@chanzuckerberg.com MCLOUD, Okla. (February 11, 2019) — Today, The Last Mile (TLM),...

Feb 11, 2019 · 5 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Support to Valor Collegiate Academies

At the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we know that helping young people develop the skills and abilities they need to reach...

Feb 7, 2019 · 3 min read

Community

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Fund to Support 37 Local Organizations

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Fund, which responds to pressing local needs in San Mateo County, announced...

Jan 29, 2019 · 2 min read

Community

Bay Area Philanthropy, Business, and Community Advocates Unite to Launch Landmark Regional Housing... Bay Area Philanthropy, Business, and Community Advocates Unite to Launch Landmark Regional Housing Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO — Today, Bay Area community and faith leaders, housing advocates, business leaders, and philanthropists...

Jan 24, 2019 · 5 min read

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