The funder's mission is to support early-stage organizations and new initiatives within existing organizations aimed at reimagining learning, teaching, and innovative schools. They prioritize solutions that leverage generative AI to enhance teaching and learning, foster learning outside of traditional school environments towards achieving college and career success, and improve education for students with learning differences.
The grant program aims to fund bold ideas that reimagine the role of educators, empower students, especially those with learning differences, and accelerate literacy and math outcomes. It puts a spotlight on investing in talent solutions, growing the diversity of educators, and reimagining the teaching profession to make it more sustainable, effective, and joyful. The program seeks to evolve how educators work, leverage generative AI to increase teacher effectiveness, and introduce new roles that involve caregivers and community experts in supporting student success. It offers one-year grants ranging from $150,000 to $250,000, with eligibility for additional support afterwards, plus opportunities for grantees to join communities of practice and receive customized management assistance.