The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation on Tuesday announced more than $6 million in grants to expand access to tech education and build an inclusive workforce, part of the organization’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and creating sustainable solutions for better preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce.
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The Computer History Museum April 28 announced the inaugural Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Prize winners, with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan among the honorees.
Khan was honored as the Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Luminary for a lifetime of achievement and his extraordinary impact expandingâ¯access to learningâ¯worldwide.â¯
Providing freeâ¯onlineâ¯education to anyone, Khan Academy hasâ¯reached more than 120 million registered users in 190 countries, CHM said in a news release.
Khan started Khan Academy in 2005 to help his cousins (and soon other people s cousins). In addition to setting the vision and direction for Khan Academy, the Indian American entrepreneur still makes a lot of videos (although he s not the only one anymore).