Born from the sale of NWEA’s assets, this Oregon public charity is assembling coaches, AI and classroom curriculum under one roof. Its wager: good education needs a longer financial clock.
Room to Read is a global nonprofit working to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. Founded in 2000 after a Microsoft executive's trek through Nepal, it partners with communities and governments to build foundational literacy in early grades and to support girls through secondary school with life-skills and mentorship. As of 2024 it reports reaching more than 50 million children across 28 countries.