Welcome to another insightful post! We’re revisiting an impactful initiative launched by basketball legend and Emmy Award-winning analyst, Charles Barkley. In a partnership with leading education technology provider EVERFI, Inc., Barkley spearheaded a significant African- history initiative for high school students in Alabama and Mississippi. This post delves into the progress of the initiative, its impact on the students, and the continuous effort in making African- history accessible to all. Let’s dive right into the inspiring journey!
Charles Barkley and EVERFI’s Educational Initiative
Hall of Fame basketball player, Emmy Award-winning studio analyst, and author Charles Barkley, along with leading education technology provider EVERFI, Inc., have been powering an African- history initiative for high school students throughout the states of Alabama and Mississippi.
Engaging Students with Innovative Coursework
The course has been engaging tens of thousands of students in the Mississippi Delta region, which includes Barkley’s hometown of Leeds, Alabama, all at no cost to students, their schools, or school districts. Additionally, as part of this partnership, Charles’s production company Round Mound Media has created short-form filmed documentary content for the 306 course, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based creative and production agency Wondros, designed for students to further explore key moments and topics specific to their states, starting with Alabama.
Impactful Learning and Civic Engagement
The 306: African-American History digital course immerses students in a journey where they learn about the incredible contributions that African-Americans have made in every fabric of American life including public service, the sciences, academia, and the world of the arts, music, and sports. The course is framed to teach the importance of civic engagement so that students develop into future community leaders.
EVERFI, Inc. – Leading Education Technology Provider
EVERFI, Inc. is the leading education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world. Founded in 2008, EVERFI is fueled by its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription model and has certified over 18 million learners in critical skill areas. The EVERFI Education Network powers more than 4,200 partners in their education initiatives all 50 states and Canada.
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