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Elementary & Secondary Education

Schools, educational services, or tools designed for kindergarten through 12th grade

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What is Elementary & Secondary Education and why is it important?

Elementary education typically covers kindergarten through fifth grade, while secondary education generally covers sixth grade through twelfth grade.

Elementary and secondary education is the foundation of lifelong learning and development. It provides the basic skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to prepare students for post-secondary courses, college, and their careers. It's essential to establish a solid foundation of well-rounded individuals to become successful in life.

What role does technology play in Elementary & Secondary Education?

Technology is an increasingly integral part of our society and therefore, there is a critical need for more tech education and access to technology in elementary and secondary education. An increase in digital tools, from simple classroom computers and smartboards to complex learning management systems and virtual reality applications means that increased support is needed from technology professionals.

What types of organizations will I find on Tech Jobs for Good under Elementary & Secondary Education?

On Tech Jobs for Good in Elementary & Secondary Education, you’ll find organizations ranging from those funding technology access in schools, specific school districts seeking IT professionals or tech educators, to programs aimed at increasing coding skills in underrepresented groups. You will also find EdTech organizations with programs aimed at elementary or high school aged students or supporting educators in this age range.

If you’re looking for organizations focused on younger students, check out our Early Childhood Education sub impact area. If you’re interested in programs supporting educators, browse our Educator Support & Development category.

Elementary & Secondary Education Organizations

Girls Inc. Logo
Girls Inc.

In partnership with schools and at Girls Inc. centers, we focus on the development of the whole girl. She learns to value herself, take risks, and discover and develop her inherent strengths.
Health & Well-Being
Education
Human Rights & Equality
Partners & Advocates
New York, NY, USA
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The WNET Group

WNET is the nonprofit parent company of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBSKids, WLIW World and Create; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS; and FAST channel PBS Nature. The WNET Group also operates NJ PBS and newsroom NJ Spotlight News.
Public Service & Civic Engagement
Education
Public Infrastructure
New York, NY
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Bridge International Academies

Bridge International is a for-profit social enterprise with presence in India, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda that aims to ensure more children have increased access to a quality education. Bridge International runs or supports over 1,000 (mainly public/government) schools and has educated half a million children in the last decade. It's aiming to educate 10,000,000 pupils across 12 or more countries by 2025. It has notable investor support from Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. In fact, in one of his interviews, Bill Gates called the Bridge model promising. Apart from many accolades, Bridge International has won the "Best Companies to Work for" & "The Best Technology Product and Service Award" in 2019. Through the use of technology Bridge International streamlines school administration, delivers lesson plans to teachers, facilitates classroom management and tracks the progress of both teachers and students in real time.
Education
Boston, MA, USA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Logo
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City

BBBS of NYC offers a variety of mentoring programs designed to support NYC youth across our five boroughs.
Education
New York, NY, USA

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