We believe that multidimensional learning ecosystems that consider the whole learner, whole school, and whole community are a crucial path towards more equitable outcomes. Every factor in a learner’s education— from broadband access to safe and affordable housing to the development of social-emotional skills— can widen inequality and impact success. How might we shift systems in ways that drive equitable outcomes and create opportunities for learners and their communities?
Our Inquiry Areas
Our work supports and shapes programs and solutions that build lifelong learning opportunities and envision an education system that works for everyone, by addressing long standing social and economic inequities. We prioritize initiatives that pilot inventions and scale transformative interventions that incorporate flexibility and rigor, and enable all learners to thrive in a rapidly evolving society. This includes research, platforms, and programs that offer everyone the skills, tools, and opportunities they need to continue learning and adapting, and that are open, accessible, and innovative.
We champion learner-centered ecosystems that transcend traditional education models by creating holistic, future-ready learning environments that support students, educators, and communities through competency-based education, community-integrated learning, and technology-enhanced personalization. We focus on scaling transformative programs that build multidimensional infrastructure to drive equitable outcomes, enhance learner agency, and improve educator satisfaction while addressing systemic barriers that have historically constrained educational innovation.
We support the development and deployment of responsible educational technology and AI tools that enhance instruction, student experience, and educator well-being through meaningful collaboration with educators, students, and communities. Through strategic investments in whole-system improvements and research-driven AI initiatives, we aim to create an EdTech ecosystem that prioritizes equity, ethical implementation, and evidence-based decision-making while mitigating the risks of hasty or unregulated adoption.
Advancing the Computer and Data Science Movements
We invest in expanding equitable access to high-quality computer science, data science, and computational thinking education through both integrated and standalone approaches, ensuring that all students are equipped to lead and shape a technology-driven future We support collaborative initiatives that bring together key stakeholders to create a cohesive vision for these essential skills while fostering innovative models that make computer and data science education a fundamental part of K-12 learning experiences.
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Siegel Family Endowment Awards Over $16.3 Million to Strengthen Workforce Innovation, Infrastructure, and Philanthropy
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