This year’s most innovative education companies are doing their part to level the playing field, from SV Academy’s tuition-free technology training for job seekers, to Saga Education’s free tutors in underserved public schools, to EdNavigator’s educational counseling and planning. At a time when student debt has passed $1.6 trillion (and solutions still feel far off), these companies are offering low- or no-cost assistance to teachers, students, and parents, in the form of planning, resources, and advice.
1. Teachable
For letting anyone produce their own master class
Teachable enables experts in any subject to share their knowledge via paid online video courses. The platform helps them set up digital storefronts and handles payments and other logistics. In 2019, Teachable’s 20,000 instructors made $250 million.
Read more about why Teachable is one of the Most Innovative Companies of 2020.
2. SV Academy
For turning 1,200 overlooked job seekers per year into a high-tech sales force, at no cost to them
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