Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: TechRow
At Voqal, we believe an educated community is central to creating the more socially equitable world we strive for. Furthermore, we believe everyone should have equal opportunity in our country’s education system. With those beliefs in mind, we created the Education Opportunity Project. This project seeks to measurably reduce educational opportunity gaps by providing capital
Voqal Education Opportunity Project Investee Schoolrunner Acquired by SchoolMint
Earlier this summer, Voqal investee, Schoolrunner was acquired by SchoolMint. We are excited to have been a part of Schoolrunner’s journey and congratulate SchoolMint on this excellent addition to its platform. Schoolrunner is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that enables evidence-based teaching and learning. The platform provides a single place to track, analyze,
Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: Pie for Providers
Voqal aims to educate and engage the public to foster a stronger, healthier democracy. Furthermore, we believe that the opportunity gap is the most pervasive and damaging problem in the U.S. educational system. We also believe that addressing this complex and multi-faceted problem cannot be achieved through any one solution. With this reality in mind,
Voqal Invests $220,000 to Address Opportunity Gaps in Education
Voqal is proud to announce its latest round of Education Opportunity Project investments. This funding supports companies that are changing the way we think about addressing opportunity gaps in education. The investments in TechRow, DigitalDeets, and maro reflect Voqal’s commitment to creating a more equitable educational landscape for all. TechRow – $100,000 TechRow is working
The Truth About Critical Race Theory
In his latest post, Voqal’s education program director, Vinny Badolato explores Critical Race Theory and what it really means for education. So, what is this brouhaha about Critical Race Theory (CRT)? Is it some new-fangled liberal plot to denigrate America? What exactly is CRT, and why has it become the new boogeyman for the right-wing
Voqal Makes $775,000 in Grants to Address the Educational Opportunity Gap
Voqal is proud to announce its latest round of Education Opportunity Project grants focused on supporting organizations that are at the forefront of efforts to address educational opportunity gaps in the United States. The grants to Pie for Providers, Real Talk, LitLab, HadaNõu Collective, Network for Public Education Action, Our Turn, OLÉ, TalkingPoints, Quill, LENA,
Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: InquirED
Voqal strives to support organizations and individuals that are creating a more educated and empowered public. One way we accomplish this goal is through the Education Opportunity Project (EOP). The EOP seeks to measurably reduce educational opportunity gaps by providing capital and strategic advice to entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged
Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: Partnership for the Future of Learning
Voqal believes an educated population is vital for a healthy, thriving democracy. Furthermore, we believe that all individuals deserve equitable access to that education. It’s for these reasons that Voqal’s Educational Opportunity Project exists. The Education Opportunity Project seeks to measurably reduce educational opportunity gaps by providing capital and strategic advice to entrepreneurs and organizations
Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: Sown to Grow
Voqal hopes to educate and engage the public to foster a stronger, healthier democracy. Furthermore, we believe that the opportunity gap is the most pervasive and damaging problem in the U.S. educational system. In order to address this problem, the Education Opportunity Project provides capital and strategic advice to entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve
Hybrid Schooling is Ending Soon…and I Can’t Wait
In his latest article, Voqal education program director, Vinny Badolato, examines hybrid learning during the pandemic and what it means (or doesn’t mean) for the future. It’s been about one year since life as we knew it changed and oh, what a year it has been for education. One year ago, the vast majority of