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BookMentors
http://www.bookmentors.orgBookMentors is a nonprofit that connects teachers and students who need books with donors who want to give books. BookMentors is also a community of readers, writers, teachers, and publishers interested in sharing information about children's and young adult literature.
Codecademy
http://www.codecademy.comCodecademy is an education company. But not one in the way you might think. We're committed to building the best learning experience inside and out, making Codecademy the best place for our team to learn, teach, and create the online learning experience of the future.
Asian University for Women
http://www.auw.edu.bdThe Asian University for Women is the preeminent liberal arts university for women in South Asia. With an emphasis on social justice and empowerment, AUW provides higher education to those who would otherwise not have the access. Its students are competitively selected for admittance and for scholarship. AUW students are among the best in their classes and are willing and able to become change-makers in their lives after university.
The School of Life
http://www.theschooloflife.com/londonThe School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence through the help of culture. We address such issues as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one’s past, how to achieve calm and how better to understand, and where necessary change, the world.
The Edible Schoolyard Project
http://edibleschoolyard.orgThe mission of the Edible Schoolyard Project is to build and share an edible education curriculum for kindergarten through high school. We envision gardens and kitchens as interactive classrooms for all academic subjects, and a free, nutritious, organic lunch for every student. Integrating this curriculum into schools can transform the health and values of every child in America.
Socratic
http://socratic.orgWe want to create a free, open resource for the world that makes learning easier.
Skype in the classroom
https://education.skype.comSkype in the classroom is a free global education platform which enables teachers to connect with each other and guest speakers on Skype to create interactive learning experiences.
Highbrow
http://gohighbrow.comHighbrow is your personal knowledge hacking tool. It expands your mind in just 5 minutes a day via bite-sized email courses delivered to your inbox. Subscribe, expand your horizons and master new areas of knowledge in less time than it takes to drink a coffee.
Kids Learning Code
http://ladieslearningcode.com/program/kids-learning-codeWorkshops, camps and after school programs in computer coding for 6- to 17-year-old kids.
Amped for Education
http://ampedforeducation.orgAmped for Education was founded in 2009 with the goal of expanding education in developing countries. We began our work in Nicaragua with the construction of a high school in 2012, and we have continued to support the school's students and their community. Our goal is to fund, construct and open another larger learning center next year that will be able to assist a larger amount of high school students. To support our work in Nicaragua, we lead groups of volunteers to the country and provide a memorable experience working on community projects and exploring the country.
Books With No Bounds
http://bookswithnobounds.comBooks With No Bounds distributes books and other learning tools to students of all ages and strives to promote literacy, Aboriginal cultural sensitivity, and friendship… one book at a time.
The Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.eduThe Exploratorium is the global leader in informal learning, igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The world-renowned science museum creates original, interactive exhibits, on display at more than 1,000 science centers, museums and public spaces around the world. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 180 million people annually from around the globe. On April 17, 2013, the Exploratorium opened at Pier 15 in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero, where it will celebrate a new era of experiences that encourage critical thinking and awaken wonder for generations to come.
Street Books
http://www.streetbooks.orgStreet Books is a bicycle-powered mobile library, serving people who live outside. Books are available to check out and return, using an old-school card & pocket inside each cover. Patrons are not required to show ID or proof of address, and are asked to return the books when they are able. Those who wish to be photographed with their book of choice, or offer a book review for others, will be documented here. They will also be able to contribute their own stories from the road.
TinyTap
http://www.tinytap.itBe a maker! TinyTap is a platform that lets anyone teach and learn by creating personalized apps & playing thousands of others created daily by superstar educators and experts! With simple, interactive tools such as Q&A, readings, soundboards, puzzles, and more, anyone can create beautiful games to teach and learn anything. Free for iOS & Android.
100 People Foundation
http://www.100people.orgThe 100 People Foundation helps students to better understand the complex issues facing our planet and the resources we share. By framing the global population as 100 people, our media makes education more engaging and effective, and improves students' abilities to remember and relate to what they learn.
