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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 Books in Underserved Languages and edtech.
- Blog // September 27, 2018
eKitabu embraces Kenya’s deaf community in prize-winning EdTech innovation
During International Week of the Deaf, Sign On For Literacy prize finalist eKitabu shares how technology is opening literacy and learning opportunities for deaf children across Kenya. eKitabu launches challenge for Kenyan Publishers for learners with disabilities
eKitabu in partnership with Ministry of Education, UNICEF and other partners launched a Content Development Challenge (CDC) to empower Kenyan publishers to develop quality reading materials for...- Blog // September 26, 2018
At Rochester Institute of Technology, an idea to transform deaf education in the Philippines
During International Week of the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Institute for the Deaf casts a vision for inclusive education for deaf children. - Blog // September 25, 2018
Innovation from nonprofit Manos Unidas to expand access to Nicaraguan Sign Language across country
During International Week of the Deaf, Sign On For Literacy prize winner Manos Unidas shares how technology is transforming access to education for deaf children in Nicaragua. 5 ways the U.S. supports literacy around the world
The late Barbara Bush, wife of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, once said, “If we don’t give everyone the ability to simply read and write, then we aren’t giving everyone an equal chance- Blog // May 30, 2018
Policy Makers, Donors, and Innovators Convened in Africa: Here’s what they want to share about leveraging EdTech to improve reading
“We’re here to acknowledge the marriage of technology and the power of reading,” said Ms. Kulula Manona from South Africa’s Department of Basic Education, kicking off a three-day workshop in P - Blog // May 21, 2018
Cambodia Project Unveils Challenges and Opportunities for Scaling EdTech for Early Grade Literacy
TRAC+ is World Vision International-Cambodia scaling of the TRAC project implemented in eight schools in Cambodia by World Education Inc. Here they share the challenges and opportunities of scaling. Let’s Read! Khmer E-Books
The Asia Foundation's online library of free, original children's books for and by Cambodians.SmartBooks (សៀវភៅឆ្លាត) – App Store
A smartphone app offering more than 70 leveled stories and digital quizzes in the Khmer language to help improve early grade literacy skills of children in Cambodia.iLoominate Storybook App
Use this free, open-source app to write children's books, draw images and print stories while offline.- Blog // February 20, 2018
International Mother Language Day: ACR GCD Reflects on Progress, Challenges for Global Literacy
As the world marks International Mother Language Day, ACR GCD celebrates the progress made and champions the need for acceleration to support books, resources, and training in every language. Nal’ibali Story Library
A digital library offering accessible, engaging stories and literacy content in a range of African languages and English.Videobooks
An online library of books in Argentine, Uruguayan and Paraguayan sign languages.ACR Info Sheet
An information sheet outlining the mission and impact of the literacy-focused Grand Challenge that leverages science and technology to source, test, and disseminate scalable solutions.Technology-Based Innovations to Improve Early Grade Reading Outcomes in Developing Countries
A summary report on the research design, Early Grade Reading Assessment results, and scalability assessments of 11 ACR GCD-funded projects from 2014-2017.Kampuchean Action for Primary Education Evaluation Report
An evaluation report on the results of the ACR GCD-funded "E-books 4 Khmer" project, implemented by Kampuchean Action for Primary Education in Cambodia.Benetech Evaluation Report
An evaluation report on the results of the ACR GCD-funded "Bookshare India" project, implemented by Beneficent Technologies (Benetech) in India.An Evaluation of the Integration of M-learning in Total Reading Approach for Children Plus (TRAC+)
ACR GCD examines the impact of the mobile learning component of the TRAC+ project, scaled to 138 schools in five provinces of Cambodia.MyReadingTablet
Monash University shares its ACR GCD-funded MyReadingTablet innovation that leverages technology to enable readers to adjust the reading level of e-books.Big Ideas Pitch Day 2015 – Creating Decodable Readers in Haitian Creole
Watch as the College of William & Mary pitches its innovation to employ local teachers to create and teach reading materials in Haitian Creole during Big Ideas Pitch Day.