Matchbook Learning wins award as a Next Generation Learning Grant Challenge Breakthrough School Model

Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) accelerates educational innovation through applied technology to dramatically improve college readiness and completion in the United States. This multi-year program provides investment capital to expand the use of proven and emerging learning technologies, collects and shares evidence of what works, and fosters innovation and adoption of solutions which will dramatically improve the quality of learning in the United States, particularly for low-income students and students of color.  Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) is a partnership led by EDUCAUSE and funded primarily by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“NGLC’s Wave III grantees are the new-model builders. They are designing schools and college-level learning pathways that encourage access, persistence, and completion in learning environments that marry technology and close attention to students’ individual needs,” said Andrew Calkins, Deputy Director of NGLC. “They are striving to accelerate and deepen learning for today’s digital-native students, who come to school with high expectations for engagement and personalization.”

“We are deeply humbled to be included with such an esteemed group of next generation breakthrough game changers in public education” said Sajan George, Founder & CEO of Matchbook Learning.

A copy of the NGLC press release announcing our recognition and award can be found here.