Sal Khan
Khan Academy Founder | Revolutionizing Global Education Through Free Online Learning
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Sal Khan is the visionary founder of Khan Academy, a groundbreaking nonprofit that has delivered over 6,500 video lessons to millions of students worldwide. His online education platform has transformed how students learn mathematics, science, and other academic subjects by providing free, high-quality educational content accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Khan's mission is to use technology to remove barriers to learning and empower students of all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
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Let's teach for mastery -- not test scores
Would you choose to build a house on top of an unfinished foundation? Of course not. Why, then, do we rush students through education when they haven't always grasped the basics? Yes, it's complicated, but educator Sal Khan shares his plan to turn struggling students into scholars by helping them master concepts at their own pace.
Sal Khan at Aspen Ideas Festival 2018
Sal Khan at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ideas Festival×2 | 2018 | |
| TED Talks Live 2015 | 2015 | |
| TED2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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