Reconstruction offers live, online courses that provide K-12 supplemental education focused on Black history and culture, utilizing a curriculum designed by diverse educators. The platform addresses the lack of culturally relevant educational resources for Black students by delivering personalized, affordable classes at $10 per session, fostering identity development and community engagement.
Funding
$8.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many K-12 educational resources lack culturally relevant content, particularly regarding Black history and culture, which can hinder identity development and engagement for Black students. Traditional supplemental education options can also be expensive and inaccessible, creating a barrier to quality learning experiences.
Solution
Reconstruction provides live, online courses focused on Black history and culture designed to supplement K-12 education. The platform delivers a curriculum created by diverse educators, highlighting Black contributions to the U.S. and the world. Reconstruction's small online groups are led by content specialists and charismatic leaders, fostering a sense of community and personalized learning. The courses aim to teach often-neglected topics, helping students see history and education in a broader context that resonates with their culture and identity. Reconstruction strives to make high-quality education affordable and accessible.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes Black K-12 students and their parents seeking culturally relevant supplemental education, as well as adults interested in learning more about Black history and culture.
Features
- Live, online courses for K-12 students and adults.
- Curriculum designed by diverse educators, centering Black people, Black culture, and Black contributions.
- Small online group sessions with a maximum of 10 learners per instructor.
- Focus on neglected topics, including discrete mathematics, entrepreneurship, and economics.
- Emphasis on identity development and cultural relevance.