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Every person should be empowered to discover how their talents and interests can contribute to society, leading to a life of meaning and purpose for all.

 Three young girls at a school table cutting paper and engaged in learning What's a microschool? Why focusing on how kids learn is changing education

An MIT engineer noticed his daughter was tuning out at school, so he built a new learning model right out of his kitchen. It’s catching on.

 An image of two men standing next to each other on the left, while the right features a side profile of the younger man's face How 1 founder – inspired by his grandfather – wants to change homeschooling forever

A user-friendly app is opening new pathways to access learning.

 Two halves of an apple against a mint green backdrop Teacher burnout is a big problem, but not for these educators

Empowered gives teachers the tools to build classrooms on their own terms. The difference for them, and their students, is game-changing.

 Sal Khan speaking on stage at a conference hosted by Stand Together. A tutor for every student and assistant for every teacher? Here's how.

Groundbreaking educator Sal Khan wants to revolutionize education — using AI.

 A student engages with her learning. Why parents aren’t settling for ‘old school’ anymore

This scholarship gives something better than hope: freedom.

 Tiger Woods speaks at a conference with a microphone in his hand. What does Tiger Woods have to do with squid ink? Ask a 5th grader.

At the TGR Learning Lab, students get hands-on with STEAM and golf.

 Education entrepreneur Sal Khan speaks during an interview. What Apple, Microsoft, and modern education have in common

Free world-class education for all? It’s not a pipe dream, says Khan Academy founder Sal Khan.

 A map of the United Sates highlighting Oregon, Texas, Michigan, New York, and Virginia These 5 places are modeling innovative education ideas. The results?

Inventive educators and parents are transforming schools in New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Michigan. Here's how.

 A student looks up at the front of her school Debunking 4 myths about school choice

Education freedom is about doing what’s best for all students.

 Homeschool Co-ops Are Providing Better Education Experiences Homeschool co-ops are redefining what ‘homeschooling’ looks like

Traditionally, homeschool parents have taught their children on their own. Not anymore.

 Montessori teacher leaders are helping children grow up curious, open, and unafraid to learn. Want to protect childhood curiosity? These schools are leading the way.

Montessori teacher leaders are helping children grow up curious, open, and unafraid to learn.

 Parents must let go to let kids grow Is this the innovative solution to the growing student mental health crisis in the U.S.?

Doctors and medication aren’t the only ways to address mental health in students, says Lenore Skenazy, author and co-founder of Let Grow.
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