Education

School children work on their classwork using Khanmigo, an AI-powered teaching tool, at an elementary school in the United States.
School children work on their classwork using Khanmigo, an AI-powered teaching tool, at an elementary school in the United States. ©Gates Archive/Sara Naomi Lewkowicz

Education

A quality education sets young people up for lifelong success. But many children never master the reading and math skills that form the foundation for learning. Our education programs in the United States and around the world help equip students with the knowledge they need to achieve their goals.
Alongside our partners, we have learned that progress is possible but not inevitable. It requires steadfast commitment to collaboration and honest reflection.
- Allan Golston

Related program strategies

Learn more about the foundation’s strategies that focus on education to teach young people around the world foundational skills.

Featured Impact Stories

Read stories and insights about education.
More Pathways, More Potential

How does creating more pathways for students lead to more potential?

YouthForce NOLA paves education pathways & provides equitable education opportunities to underserved New Orleans communities, supported by the Gates Foundation.
Two women talking by a snack shack at an orchard.

Learning from the Ground Up

In “Learning from the Ground Up,” we highlight some of the people and partners we work with to create these opportunities for students, families, and communities across the United States.

See stories on our U.S. Program site

Jessica Gonzalez

Meet the NAU student who’s graduating debt-free

For Jessica Gonzalez, the future looks bright. Leaders can take steps to ensure more students like her are set up for success after graduation.