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- Begin With Books
- Big Ideas@Berkeley 2014/15 Prize
- Big Ideas@Berkeley 2015/16 Prize
- Book Boost: Access for All Challenge
- EduApp4Syria Prize
- Enabling Writers Prize
- Grant Competition 2011
- Grant Competition 2014
- Leaders for Literacy
- No Lost Generation Summit Tech Prize
- Ready2Read Challenge
- Sign On For Literacy Prize
- Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize
- Tracking & Tracing Books Prize
- UnrestrICTed Challenge
… results in Education in Emergencies.
News Byte // September 30, 2022ACR GCD celebrates inclusive learning materials on International Translation Day
Access to books in languages that children use and understand leads to greater reading success
News Byte // September 20, 2022ACR GCD launches updated website with new resource hubs
Explore free, open source education technology solutions, toolkits and research
Blog // July 21, 2022Six innovators discuss challenges and insights around implementing EdTech solutions to increase reading outcomes for hard-to-reach learners
An interview with innovators who participated in a consultation ACR GCD co-hosted with the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report
Blog // June 20, 2022Shifting perspectives on using communication devices as learning tools can increase access to education and support learning in low resource contexts
Using devices like smartphones as learning tools can be a low-cost, high impact method of increasing access to education, especially for hard-to-reach learners
News Byte // May 11, 2022ACR GCD awardees to participate in 2023 GEM Report consultation
Awardees to provide feedback and evidence on the role of technology in addressing education challenges
Blog // April 21, 2022How to create high-quality digital books and increase access for hard-to-reach learners: Part II
A two-part blog series in recognition of World Book and Copyright Day 2022
Blog // April 21, 2022How to create high-quality digital books and increase access for hard-to-reach learners: Part I
A two-part blog series in recognition of World Book and Copyright Day 2022
Blog // April 14, 2022Innovations to Improve Reading: Recommendations and Reflections from USAID’s Grand Challenges Meta Evaluation
The report highlights ACR GCD's positive results in terms of impact, supporting innovators and catalyzing action to support children’s reading.
ACR GCD Alumni featured in USAID Meta Evaluation of Grand Challenges Knowledge Product on Delivering MEL
ACR GCD Alumni, eKitabu & Little Thinking Minds, are featured in this USAID Meta Evaluation of Grand Challenges Knowledge Product on how GCs measured impact and results
ACR GCD Alumni, Little Thinking Minds, featured in USAID Meta Evaluation of Grand Challenges Case Study
ACR GCD Alumni, Little Thinking Minds' grantee journey is one of four detailed Case Studies that demonstrates key learning about thematic priorities for the USAID Meta Evaluation of Grand Challenges
Leveraging Technology for Education of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: Series Overview
Three modules providing guidelines and findings related to the use of technology to expand education opportunities
News Byte // March 16, 2022Solutions and resources to keep children reading during the Ukraine crisis
Free tools available for immediate use and additional resources to help implement education in emergency settings
Blog // March 16, 2022Recent World Bank study provides compelling evidence that EdTech has big impact on literacy, improving reading outcomes within days
Five day intervention included cell phones preloaded with Global Digital Library and Feed the Monster, two EdTech solutions developed with ACR GCD support and funding
News Byte // March 10, 2022Read and share storybooks that promote social and emotional learning
On #SELDay, help ensure every child has access to books in languages they use and understand and help them develop their emotional intelligence and strengthen their social relationships- Blog // March 7, 2022
Using EdTech to break down barriers to literacy for girls
USAID, World Vision and the Australian Government are partnering to advance EdTech to increase literacy for all children - Blog // February 18, 2022
Using EdTech to advance learning in languages children use and understand
EdTech can accelerate efforts to help children learn to read in their own language, but it must be guided by inclusion and equity 
Blog // January 21, 2022Changing the course of education through EdTech solutions to increase literacy for marginalized children in low-resource contexts
Leveraging open-source, scalable and inclusive innovation and technology can help children learn to read, escape poverty and complete school.
CLA Strengthens Efforts to Improve Language and Learning for Children with Disabilities
Examining the use of the CLA approach when shifting from supporting innovators/innovations at pilot (or proof of concept) stage to transitioning mature, evidence-based solutions for scale.
News Byte // December 17, 2021Celebrate World Arabic Language Day by sharing EdTech tools and books to increase literacy
Help us raise awareness of these tools and other opportunities to implement EdTech solutions to improve reading outcomes for marginalized children in low-resource contexts.
Blog // December 16, 2021How EdTech solutions can fill gaps and address barriers to literacy for refugee and migrant children
Learn about and access free education technology tools, solutions and guidance for increasing reading outcomes for children in crisis contexts.
