All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development

Today, we’re excited to share with you the final report for All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development, a 12-year partnership with USAID - US Agency for International Development, World Vision U.S. Programs and Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to develop and implement solutions to increase literacy for vulnerable children around the world.

This report is not just a collection of data and outcomes; it is a narrative of hope and transformation. Over the past decade, our efforts have reached over 3.3 million children, bringing the gift of literacy to the most remote and underserved corners of the world. Each number in the report represents a child, a family, a community that has stepped into a world of new possibilities through education. From city streets to rural villages, our journey has been filled with stories of resilience, learning, and growth. Dive into these stories and celebrate the profound impact we’ve made together in shaping a bright future for millions! https://allchildrenreading.org/news/acr-gcd-release-comprehensive-report-on-grand-challenge-to-advance-edtech-to-enhance-global-literacy-for-children/

We are pleased to announce the winners of our final prizes: Digital Books in Action Prize and Sign Language Storybooks in Action Prize! Learn more: https://ow.ly/Q5Iz50PEEwY

WEBINAR: Learn how to develop high quality sign language storybooks that address the dearth of books available globally for children who are deaf. Register for our Sept 28 webinar today!

Standards for Sign Language Storybooks Webinar Learn how to develop high quality sign language storybooks that address the dearth of books available globally for children who are deaf.

Register now for our final All Children Reading EdTech Expo, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and research to increase child literacy worldwide! This in-person event, on September 12 in Washington, D.C., offers an immersive hands-on experience with innovative solutions and the chance to learn about the latest research and resources that support education officers, implementers, policymakers and other stakeholders in their understanding and use of EdTech to advance equitable and inclusive early grade reading efforts and empower communities to integrate and leverage EdTech effectively.

Over the 12-year Grand Challenge, we've been dedicated to transforming early grade reading through EdTech for marginalized children in low-resource contexts, funding the development and improvement of digital libraries, games, software and more, and we're eager to share that with the world.

If you haven’t already, share this opportunity with your colleagues and register now. Learn about EdTech solutions, resources and research that can help increase the impact of your work! Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to this transformative dialogue--learn more:https://ow.ly/8sWU50PEEvm

We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2023 Mobiles for Education Alliance Symposium on September 11-14, which includes the final ACR on September 12!

The annual symposia will focus on how STEM education is and can reach the next generation of learners in all settings--including spaceships! The annual symposia attracts representatives from Alliance member institutions along with other donors, government policymakers, practitioners, investors, nonprofit and private organizations and researchers. This year’s event will gather thought-leaders from both developed and developing countries to network and share experiences about appropriate and sustainable educational (tech and non-tech) STEM interventions.

The symposia will also include the final ACR EdTech Expo, showcasing ACR GCD-funded EdTech solutions, research, resources and lessons that support education officers, implementers, policymakers and other stakeholders in their understanding and use of EdTech to advance equitable and inclusive early grade reading efforts. Note: registration for the Expo is separate from event registration.

To learn more about the symposium and the Expo, visit https://ow.ly/Rwur50PEEtI.

2023 mEducation Alliance Symposium - All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development This year's annual symposium--which features ACR's final EdTech Expo showcasing solutions to increase literacy--focuses on how STEM education is and can reach the next generation of learners

We hosted two virtual ACR EdTech Expos for the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Europe regions. Learn more about the events, watch a recording and more! https://ow.ly/LMUx50PEExW

Register now for our final All Children Reading , showcasing cutting-edge solutions and research to increase child literacy worldwide! This in-person event, on September 12 in Washington, D.C., offers an immersive hands-on experience with innovative solutions and the chance to learn about the latest research and resources that support education officers, implementers, policymakers and other stakeholders in their understanding and use of EdTech to advance equitable and inclusive early grade reading efforts and empower communities to integrate and leverage EdTech effectively.

Over the 12-year Grand Challenge, we've been dedicated to transforming early grade reading through EdTech for marginalized children in low-resource contexts, funding the development and improvement of digital libraries, games, software and more, and we're eager to share that with the world.

If you haven’t already, share this opportunity with your colleagues and register now. Learn about EdTech solutions, resources and research that can help increase the impact of your work! Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to this transformative dialogue--learn more:https://ow.ly/mL1f50Pq7gg .

"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." ~ Victor Hugo

We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2023 Mobiles for Education Alliance Symposium on September 11-14, which includes the final ACR !

The annual symposia will focus on how STEM education is and can reach the next generation of learners in all settings--including space ships! The annual symposia attracts representatives from Alliance member institutions along with other donors, government policymakers, practitioners, investors, nonprofit and private organizations and researchers. This year’s event will gather thought-leaders from both developed and developing countries to network and share experiences about appropriate and sustainable educational (tech and non-tech) STEM interventions.

The symposia will also include the final ACR EdTech Expo, showcasing ACR GCD-funded EdTech solutions, research, resources and lessons that supports education officers, implementers, policymakers and other stakeholders in their understanding and use of EdTech to advance equitable and inclusive early grade reading efforts. Note: registration for the Expo is separate from event registration.

To learn more about the symposium and the Expo, visit https://ow.ly/7nT050Pq71J.

There is still time to register for our August 3 All Children Reading EdTech Expo, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and research to increase child literacy worldwide! This virtual event--aligning with time zones in Africa and Europe and some South American, North American and Asia/Pacific locales as well--will offer innovative solutions and share the latest research and resources that support education officers, implementers, policymakers and other stakeholders in their understanding and use of EdTech to advance equitable and inclusive early grade reading efforts and empower communities to integrate and leverage EdTech effectively.

Over the 12-year Grand Challenge, we've been dedicated to transforming early grade reading through EdTech for marginalized children in low-resource contexts, funding the development and improvement of digital libraries, games, software and more, and we're eager to share that with the world.

If you haven’t already, share this opportunity and register now. Learn about EdTech solutions, resources and research that can help increase the impact of your work! Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to this transformative dialogue--learn more: https://allchildrenreading.org/event/all-children-reading-edtech-expo-africa/.

"For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society." ~ LeVar Burton

ACR GCD and Benetech are launching the Inclusive Education Working Group focused on the use of EdTech to promote inclusive education globally. If your organization is interested in joining the group, join us for a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 20, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qyjz50PfOVE