K-12 Education|June 1, 2026
What should K-12 students learn in the age of AI? It is one of the most important questions in education right now, and the honest answer is that the field does not yet agree. Valhalla Foundation interviewed 50 teachers, students, and thought leaders to understand the range of perspectives. The findings, organized around five major themes and four design challenges, are published on the Age of AI website, along with a summary report of the research. Educators, leaders, and funders are welcome to add their perspectives through the form on the site.
K-12 Education|May 14, 2026
Every child has boundless potential, but millions of U.S. students finish high school without mastery of essential reading and math skills. Closing that gap is at the center of how Valhalla invests in K-12 education so more students are prepared for college, career, and life. Our grantee KIPP Public Schools is working toward that same goal. KIPP recently introduced The KIPP Five, a renewed cultural foundation built on five principles its schools share: Expect Greatness, Bring Joy, Do the Right Thing, Lead Together, and Fully Commit. Paired with a new mantra, "Work Hard. Be Bold.", the framework reflects a continued commitment to building classrooms where every child can reach their potential.
K-12 Education|December 11, 2025
KIPP Colorado Public Schools tackled chronic absenteeism with personalized support, peer accountability, and creative incentives, cutting absence rates by more than half in one year and demonstrating what’s possible when schools meet students where they are.
K-12 Education|December 3, 2025
In 2025, the charter school movement scored major policy and legal victories that stand to expand access and opportunity nationwide. Key wins include a Supreme Court decision safeguarding the public status of charter schools, a record increase in federal Charter Schools Program funding that doubled grant applications, and groundbreaking state-level legislation that removed growth caps and advanced charter access in four new states. Together, these achievements reflect robust momentum in strengthening public charter education for students, families, and communities.
K-12 Education|March 3, 2025
The Learning Accelerator highlights how educators nationwide are exploring the use of AI to enhance instruction, streamline workflows, and support student learning. This overview of the School Teams AI Collaborative shares emerging practices and lessons from schools working to implement AI responsibly and effectively.
K-12 Education|July 1, 2024
Learn more about Imagine Worldwide and its latest progress in Malawi where the government formally committed to expanding the Imagine program to every primary school in the country. The countrywide implementation is expected to serve nearly 3.5M children annually at full scale by 2028.
K-12 Education|September 25, 2023
KIPP Foundation CEO Shavar Jeffries makes the case for increased federal investment in education, and why $15B in proposed cuts to Title 1 funding will have a dire impact on learning.
K-12 Education|September 12, 2023
A new study reveals vastly improved college enrollment and completion rates for students who attended both KIPP middle and high schools as compared to a similar group of children who applied for enrollment but were not selected in the network’s lottery system.
K-12 Education|June 6, 2023
A new study from the CREDO center at Stanford shows that charter school students are now outpacing their peers in traditional public schools in math and reading achievement, cementing a long-term trend of positive charter school outcomes.
K-12 Education|April 10, 2023
Edtech venture capital firm Reach Capital announced on April 10, 2023, that it has raised $215 million to invest in tech startups that are focused on addressing gaps in education. With the new fund, its largest yet, it plans to back companies located in the U.S. and abroad, especially in Latin America.