What Do Parents Think About Public Charter Schools?

Too many students, particularly those from Black, Latino, and low-income backgrounds, face fragmented pathways on their journey from high school to career. The focus now is on identifying the barriers that stand in their way and gathering insights from the field to shape solutions that make every learner’s path clearer, more connected, and better supported.

REAL CHEM is a digital chemistry course that’s improving student learning and helping close achievement gaps in high-enrollment gateway courses. Designed with students and faculty in mind, it combines active learning, real-time feedback, and embedded AI support to drive better student outcomes.

The Gates Foundation is transitioning its U.S. Economic Mobility and Opportunity strategy to NextLadder Ventures, aiming to accelerate progress in lifting people out of poverty through bold investments and partnerships, while honoring the significant impact and stories of its past work.