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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 Blog.
Blog // September 2, 2022Transforming literacy learning spaces with EdTech to improve reading outcomes
Three ways ACR GCD, our innovators and their solutions are enriching and transforming literacy learning spaces for children in low resource contexts
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
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.
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- 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 // February 17, 2022ACR GCD-funded sign language storybook platform receives Zero Project award for improving accessibility
World Around You is a multilingual platform developed with funding from the Sign on For Literacy Prize in 2019 by three-time ACR GCD awardee RIT/NTID
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.
Blog // January 4, 2022Raising the bar around reading materials for children who are blind and low-vision
On World Braille Day, learn more about the challenges faced by children who are blind or low-vision and be part of the solution to advance EdTech solutions to increase literacy.
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.
Blog // November 29, 2021Be part of the solution to increase literacy for children with disabilities
Today, children with disabilities are at higher risk than ever to be left behind their peers in literacy. Learn how you can be part of the solution.
Blog // November 22, 2021UnrestrICTed challenge awardee launches teacher training to increase access and learning opportunities for children with disabilities in Rwanda
Teachers from Rwandan inclusive model schools in five local districts learned how to better support children with disabilities
Blog // November 5, 2021Celebrating USAID at 60 and a 10 year partnership in advancing EdTech innovation to improve reading outcomes
This week, USAID turns 60 and ACR GCD is taking the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and innovations achieved over our 10 year partnership.
Blog // October 15, 2021Advancing EdTech solutions to increase child literacy can help reduce poverty
The ability to read plays a crucial role in children's opportunity to attend and complete their education, which is a proven driver in reducing poverty.
Blog // October 11, 2021Commemorate International Day of the Girl with Grace in Space
By advancing EdTech innovation and solutions--which provide accessible materials and books like Grace in Space--ACR GCD innovators are helping to address gaps and barriers to child literacy.
Blog // September 20, 2021Creation of sign language storybooks expands world of reading and storytime to deaf children and their families
All Children Reading Grand Challenge’s Sign Language Storybook Cohort, including Disabled Persons Organizations, advances inclusive education
Blog // September 7, 2021Ready2Read Challenge awarded to three innovators building foundational language and literacy skills using EdTech
The Asia Foundation, ILC Africa, and Rochester Institute of Technology to address gaps in early learning among children in Nepal, Malawi, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines
