Education isn’t just about earning degrees or landing better jobs. It’s a fundamental right that benefits both individuals and society as a whole – unlocking human potential, upholding human dignity, and promoting overall wellbeing while reducing inequities around the world.
At Ahura AI, we believe that education is an empowerment right as well as a human right. As the Right to Education (RTE) Initiative describes it, education has the power to lift marginalized groups out of poverty, help them realize other fundamental rights, and contribute to the full development of the human personality.
Join us as we explore how Ahura AI’s mission to democratize education is making quality learning more accessible to those who need it most.
Challenges in Education Today
Millions of people around the globe lack access to high-quality education and learning resources. Nearly 250 million of the world’s children and adolescents are out of school. Plus, there’s a projected global teacher shortage of about 70 million teachers by 2030.
Learning results within school systems can be troubling, as well. Over 750 million youth and adults worldwide lack basic literacy and numeracy skills – two-thirds of them being women and girls.
Some areas of the world fare worse than others. For example, it would take 75 years for 15-year-old Brazilian students – at their current rate of improvement – to catch up to wealthier countries’ average scores in math. In reading, it would take them more than 260 years.
Even in the United States, about a third of 4th-, 8th-, and 12th-grade students were reading at below a basic level in 2022.
Inequities in education disproportionately affect the poorest and most marginalized among us. There’s a funding gap between higher-income and lower-income school districts – for instance, in the United States, the top 1% of school districts spend nearly three times more per student than the bottom 1%.
Achievement is affected, too. Compared to more privileged peers, students from minority backgrounds, immigrant families, and low-income households tend to leave school earlier, earn fewer degrees, and have lower academic skills.
These disparities highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions to ensure equitable education for everyone. Education is crucial, not just as a fundamental right, but as a practical gateway to significant economic benefits. It directly impacts employment opportunities, wage potential, and equips individuals to navigate and adapt to the uncertainties of our ever-changing world. By addressing educational inequities, we can provide all learners with the tools they need for economic stability and success, ultimately fostering a more prosperous and resilient society.
Working Toward Educational Equity
So we see an accessibility gap, a funding gap, and an achievement gap. There’s also a digital divide that affects educational outcomes. These days, the digital divide isn’t just about who has a computer and Internet access. It also includes the gap between those who have the skills to use these technologies and those who don’t, as well as who can access and harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
Recognizing all of the above challenges, Ahura AI is dedicated to helping bridge these gaps and make quality education more accessible for all. We have a particular interest and expertise in AI, of course, and how it can be leveraged to overcome barriers and transform education.
To that end, we’re proud to support Alliance4AI, an organization that promotes AI adoption and innovation across Africa while also fostering education and policy development for marginalized communities everywhere.
Our co-founder and COO, Alex Tsado, and his team at Alliance4AI have developed a multi-pronged, research-backed approach to achieve these aims. As we covered in a previous post, this approach encompasses key concepts like how to help students learn best; how to deepen understanding; ways to overcome geographical barriers; strategies for mentorship; how to fuel self-motivation, especially in working with AI; and getting out of students’ way when appropriate.
The end goal? To empower young people and underserved groups around the world to become the leaders of tomorrow – and to use their creativity to develop AI solutions and make a positive impact in their communities.
But that’s not all. Our AI-powered personalized learning platform called Ahura takes education to a whole new level.
Bridging the Gaps with Ahura
With the power of adaptive learning, our AI-driven platform personalizes the learning experience for each student, identifying where they need the most help and providing targeted support. With Ahura, every learner gets the individual attention they deserve. Plus, the shortcomings of traditional learning methods are left behind (discover more about that here!).
As long as an individual has access to the Internet and a device for learning, Ahura opens up a world of possibilities. Ahura is dedicated to bringing education to those who traditionally face challenges in accessing it. We partner with individuals and communities to break down barriers and empower success.
Our platform is designed to be user-friendly and engaging, making it easy for learners to delve into their studies from anywhere. The interactive and immersive content keeps learners motivated and excited to learn, building confidence and turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Instantaneous data-driven feedback and insights help track progress – and also adjust learning paths in real time to ensure that learners stay on course and achieve their goals.
This comprehensive approach helps Ahura bridge several key gaps in education:
- Affordability and Access: Ahura is more cost-effective than hiring a private tutor or taking in-person classes – while offering a level of broad subject-matter expertise that no single instructor can match. This is especially crucial for areas experiencing teacher shortages and where affordable personalized SAT prep and other educational resources may be sorely needed.
- Achievement: Ahura transforms the learning experience, offering students of diverse backgrounds and abilities the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, with the individual support and scaffolding they need.
- Digital Literacy: We have a core focus on developing digital literacy and tech skills, so students are not just users but proficient in leveraging technology for their growth.
- Career Readiness: Specialized courses and resources equip learners with the skills needed for today’s job market and the future of work in the age of AI, setting them up for long-term professional success.
Ahura is more than just a learning tool – it’s a partner in each student’s educational journey. By bridging gaps and breaking down barriers, we’re working toward a world where high-quality personalized education will be accessible to everyone, everywhere. With Ahura AI, the future of learning is bright, inclusive, and tailored to help every learner succeed.