Join the Thompson Foundation and support students affected by COVID-19
Racial and economic inequities have long existed in school systems around the world. Unsurprisingly, the Coronavirus pandemic is detrimentally increasing learning gaps. Research regarding online learning and teaching shows that they are effective only if students have consistent access to the internet and computers and if teachers have received targeted training and support for online instruction. Unfortunately, in underserved communities access to such resources is limited. Because these needed requirements for effectiveness have been largely absent for many, remote education during the pandemic impeded teaching and learning— but we can help by donating funds in support of students and communities.
Our Purpose: Decreasing the digital divide globally + supporting communities affected by COVID-19
One of the most critical opportunity gaps is the uneven access to the devices and internet access vital in learning online. This digital divide has made it virtually impossible for some students to learn during the pandemic. The digital divide has been undermining the academic success of students from poor families since well before the pandemic led many schools to move their operations online. President Bill Clinton, for instance, spoke of the need to close the digital divide in his 2000 State of the Union address. The pandemic has underscored this issue in a much more visible way.
Your donation will directly support communities and students impacted by the pandemic. Learn more about our efforts here.
Education is a key player in tackling poverty and boosting the socio-economic standing of people in society, however, many children don't have access to quality education either due to a lack of funding or the fact that they start work young to try and earn an income for their families. Our goal with this project is to empower children to stay in school by providing a safe space and quality learning materials to boost their education and increase opportunities later in life.
Over the past three decades, Inspired Teaching has taught more than 50,000 teachers - spanning urban, suburban, and rural school districts in the DC area and beyond - how to teach students to approach academics and social challenges from a place of curiosity and respect. Classrooms led by Inspired Teachers are where students and teachers thrive.
Bringing together neighboring communities of young Jews & Muslims in various areas on the Holy Land, first time in their lives, for on-going deep and positive interaction. When people look each other in the eye and really meet each other - transformation happens and reluctance gives room to friendship. Citizens are empowered to actively shape their society through actually practicing it, with guidance from the Interfaith Encounter Association.
Train 140 teachers to use interactive methodologies that improve learning for 84,000 students. AIL has been chosen to be one of only 14 organizations sanctioned by the government to train teachers in a special 5 year project. AIL has begun its work and the main focus is on training teachers in rural areas of Afghanistan.
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