Verizon Innovative Learning pledged more than $200 million last week to furnish technology, teacher training, and internet connectivity in K-12 schools.
With the new funding, Verizon plans to expand the number of in-school programs from 100 to 200 by the end of 2020.
Also last week, Amazon announced it would put $50 million toward online Advanced Placement computer science courses, college scholarships, and student internships.
Only the week before, cryptocurrency startup Ripple gave $29 million to finance every open education campaign on the crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose.org鈥攂enefiting nearly 30,000 teachers and approximately 1 million students across the country.
The donation will fulfill teachers鈥� requests for books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more. Founded in 2012, Ripple uses blockchain technology to help banks and financial institutions make global payments.
