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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 literacy.
- Blog // November 17, 2022
Leading EdTech Innovators share accomplishments and big dreams for EdTech innovations
Read innovator reflections gathered during interviews after the GEM Report consultation held in May 2022 - Blog // July 21, 2022
Six 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 - News Byte // May 1, 2022
ACR GCD focuses on global trends in education and literacy for the deaf and hard of hearing at CIES 2022
The virtual panel was one of two that focused on children with disabilities - Blog // April 21, 2022
How 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 14, 2022
Innovations 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. - News Byte // April 7, 2022
Increase literacy and advocate for a healthier planet on World Health Day
Increasing literacy can go hand-in-hand with keeping humans and the planet healthy - Conference // -
Expired: Comparative & International Education Society (CIES) 2022
ACR GCD is hosting two virtual panels at CIES 2022--join us! - 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 // September 7, 2021
Ready2Read 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 - Blog // August 23, 2021
How ACR GCD innovators using EdTech adjusted to COVID-19 — and what lies ahead
Five winners of All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development awards share how their literacy work continues during the pandemic - Blog // June 30, 2021
Q&A with Sergio Ramirez-Mena, new chief of party for All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development
Ramirez-Mena shares vision to improve global child literacy through EdTech innovation - Blog // October 8, 2019
On World Sight Day, 6 lessons for literacy projects for children with print disabilities
Lessons from three ACR GCD projects provide meaningful insights for future literacy projects focused on children with print disabilities. - Blog // September 3, 2019
Imagine learning to read without a book. That’s the reality for millions of children around the world.
Books are essential for children to become literate, and research shows they experience greater reading success when learning in their local spoken or signed language. - Blog // February 5, 2019
Three innovators to field test solutions to improve literacy outcomes for deaf children in developing countries
Three innovations rose to the top of our Sign On For Literacy competition to source technology solutions that increase access to local sign languages. - Blog // September 28, 2018
Gallaudet University envisions a digital sign languages library for every deaf child
During International Week of the Deaf, the Motion Light Lab at Gallaudet casts vision for its SignShare innovation, one of five winners of ACR GCD’s Sign On For Literacy prize. Studio KSL
eKitabu's innovation that develops accessible early grade reading materials in Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) to support communication skills as a pathway to literacy for children who are deaf.- 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. - Blog // September 24, 2018
Mother’s EdTech startup casts vision to make learning accessible for deaf children around the world
During International Week of the Deaf, Sign On For Literacy prize finalist Enuma shares how innovation can transform access to literacy and education for deaf children around the globe. Play.Connect.Learn
Read ebooks and play literacy games in the Marathi language of India on this smartphone-based app developed by Sesame Workshop India.- 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