Digital Promise
Digital Promise is a global nonprofit organization focused on enhancing educational opportunities and shaping the future of learning. Established in 2008 and launched in 2011, it operates from Washington, D.C., and employs between 201 and 500 people. The organization aims to advance equitable education systems and has positively impacted over 4.4 million students and 180,000 teachers across 173 districts in 27 countries. The core services of Digital Promise include designing and scaling educational innovations, expanding access to high-speed internet for K-12 students, and providing adult learners with micro-credentials to enhance their careers. The Center for Learner Pathway Innovations (CLPI) is a key initiative that helps create learner-centered pathways connecting education to workforce opportunities. Digital Promise collaborates with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and community organizations to address challenges in education and promote equity. The organization is supported by major funders, including the U.S. Department of Education and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and is led by CEO Karen Cator.