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The Future of School
At 4.0, we invest in community-centered models of education, providing coaching, curriculum, community and cash to those with the imagination to envision more equitable ways to learn, and the desire to ethically test those ideas.
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Announcing 4.0’s 2023 Angel Syndicate Microgrant Awardees
Announcing 4.0’s 2023 Angel Syndicate Microgrant Awardees
4.0 is excited to announce the 2023 Angel Syndicate Microgrant awardees! Each awardee received an unrestricted grant of up to $5,000…
4.0 Schools
Jul 26, 2023
Meet Our Fellows
Meet 4.0’s 2022 Tiny Fellows
Meet 4.0’s 2022 Tiny Fellows
We’ve selected 141 leaders with early-stage ideas reimagining education to join the 2022 Tiny Fellowship!
4.0 Schools
Aug 16, 2022
Meet 4.0’s 2022 Essentials Fellows
Meet 4.0’s 2022 Essentials Fellows
We’ve selected 66 leaders with early-stage ideas reimagining education to join the 2022 Essentials Fellowship!
4.0 Schools
Aug 16, 2022
Our Vision
Act I. Setting the table
Act I. Setting the table
“I’m clear why I’m here, how about you?” — Jay Z
Hassan Hassan
Jun 21, 2019
Act II. Pull up a chair
Act II. Pull up a chair
“You just might be a black Bill Gates in the making. I just might be a black Bill Gates in the making.” — Beyoncé
Hassan Hassan
Jun 21, 2019
1,000 Seats at the Table
1,000 Seats at the Table
Genius is evenly distributed. Access to dollars and decision making is not. Our third fund will move $15M closer to local leaders and…
Hassan Hassan
Jun 21, 2019
Case Studies
Meet Ashley & Alina, Founders of MindRight
Meet Ashley & Alina, Founders of MindRight
Learn more about Ashley and Alina’s journey through 4.0’s programming and how you can apply for our fellowships.
Monique M. LeBlanc
Sep 8, 2019
Meet Brad Peterson, Founder of Future Public School
Meet Brad Peterson, Founder of Future Public School
Learn more about Brad’s journey through 4.0’s programming and how you can apply for our fellowships.
Monique M. LeBlanc
Sep 8, 2019
Meet Nic Aziz, Founder of WriteBrained
Meet Nic Aziz, Founder of WriteBrained
Learn about Nic’s journey through 4.0’s programming and How you can Apply
Monique M. LeBlanc
Sep 8, 2019
Meet the Newest 20 Members of 4.0’s 2023 Angel Syndicate
Meet the Newest 20 Members of 4.0’s 2023 Angel Syndicate
We are excited to announce the 20 new members of 4.0’s 2023 Angel Syndicate! This cohort is composed of teachers, CEOs, entrepreneurs…
4.0 Schools
Apr 11, 2023
4.0’s Year of Joy
4.0’s Year of Joy
An Open Letter to the 4.0 community from Hassan Hassan, CEO of 4.0
4.0 Schools
Aug 16, 2022
Meet 4.0's 2022 Essentials and Tiny Fellows!
Meet 4.0's 2022 Essentials and Tiny Fellows!
4.0 has selected 207 fellows and 158 teams to join our Tiny and Essentials Fellowships
4.0 Schools
Aug 16, 2022
Applications for the 2022 Essentials and Tiny Fellowships are Now Open!
Applications for the 2022 Essentials and Tiny Fellowships are Now Open!
Tl;dr: Applications for the Essentials and Tiny Fellowships are now open! For more info and resources, visit 4pt0.org/apply. Applications…
4.0 Schools
Apr 1, 2022
Meet the New 151 Fellows of the 4.0 Community
Meet the New 151 Fellows of the 4.0 Community
We’ve selected 97 Essentials Teams and 54 New Normal Teams to join our 2021 fellowships, and we’re so excited to introduce you to them!
4.0 Schools
Jun 19, 2021
Meet 4.0’s 2021 Essentials Fellows
Meet 4.0’s 2021 Essentials Fellows
We’ve selected 97 Essentials Fellows with early-stage ideas to reimagine education
4.0 Schools
Jun 19, 2021
Meet 4.0’s 2021 New Normal Fellows
Meet 4.0’s 2021 New Normal Fellows
We’ve selected 54 New Normal Fellows to run projects with their communities that imagine a more liberatory and equitable future.
4.0 Schools
Jun 19, 2021
Meet 4.0’s Meet the Moment 2.0 Grantees
Meet 4.0’s Meet the Moment 2.0 Grantees
In partnership with the VELA Education Fund, we’ve awarded $840,000 to 56 alumni teams working on innovative, out-of-system…
4.0 Schools
Jun 19, 2021
Introducing the 4.0 Venture Philanthropy Program
Introducing the 4.0 Venture Philanthropy Program
In partnership with The Reinvention Lab, powered by Teach For America, 4.0 is excited to announce the launch of our 2021 Venture…
4.0 Schools
Jun 17, 2021
Applications for the 2021 Essentials and New Normal Fellowships are Now Open!
Applications for the 2021 Essentials and New Normal Fellowships are Now Open!
Tl;dr: Applications for the Essentials and New Normal Fellowships are now open! For more info and resources, visit 4pt0.org/apply…
4.0 Schools
Apr 2, 2021
Announcing 4.0's Meet the Moment Grantees
Announcing 4.0's Meet the Moment Grantees
4.0 has awarded $460,000 in 38 grants to 4.0 alumni working on new and existing ideas in response to COVID-19
4.0 Schools
Sep 29, 2020
Announcing 4.0’s Inaugural Angel Syndicate Cohort
Announcing 4.0’s Inaugural Angel Syndicate Cohort
Introducing the 50 inaugural members of 4.0’s Angel Syndicate: a masterclass and community for Black philanthropists
4.0 Schools
Sep 2, 2020
4.0’s Meet the Moment Grant Fund
4.0’s Meet the Moment Grant Fund
4.0 is awarding $5K and $15K grants to 4.0 alumni for ideas to support students and families during COVID-19
4.0 Schools
Aug 13, 2020
Meet the Newest Members of 4.0’s Team
Meet the Newest Members of 4.0’s Team
We’ve always believed that 4.0 is many things, but first and foremost, it’s a community of amazing people. It’s for that reason that we’re…
4.0 Schools
Jul 20, 2020
Meet Our Latest Fellows: The New Normal Wave
Meet Our Latest Fellows: The New Normal Wave
We’ve selected 49 Teams and 66 Fellows to join our our New Normal Fellowship in direct response to COVID-19
4.0 Schools
Jun 19, 2020
Introducing Chapter One: 4.0’s 2019 Yearbook
Introducing Chapter One: 4.0’s 2019 Yearbook
A celebration of our community’s visionaries and 4.0’s impact
4.0 Schools
Apr 29, 2020
Meet Our 2019–20 Essentials Cohort!
Meet Our 2019–20 Essentials Cohort!
Meet the 85 innovative teams selected for our Essentials Fellowship who will be working on a diversity of ideas with their communities.
4.0 Schools
Nov 8, 2019
Meet Our Wave 6 Tiny Fellows!
Meet Our Wave 6 Tiny Fellows!
We’ve selected 46 teams to join our 2019–20 Tiny Fellowship to pilot their innovative ideas with their communities to build a more…
4.0 Schools
Nov 8, 2019
Meet the 131 Visionaries In Our Newest Wave of 4.0 Fellows
Meet the 131 Visionaries In Our Newest Wave of 4.0 Fellows
We’ve selected 85 Essentials Teams and 46 Tiny Teams to join our 2019–20 fellowships and we’re so excited to introduce you to them!
4.0 Schools
Nov 8, 2019
Introducing the Measurement & Evaluation Collaborative at 4.0
Introducing the Measurement & Evaluation Collaborative at 4.0
The Next Phase of Right-Sizing Research
4.0 Schools
Oct 9, 2019
5 Tips to Write a Strong Essentials or Tiny App
5 Tips to Write a Strong Essentials or Tiny App
Applications are now open for 4.0’s Essentials and Tiny Fellowship. Visit 4pt0.org/apply to start your app!
Monique M. LeBlanc
Sep 12, 2019
Applications for 4.0’s Essentials and Tiny Fellowships are open!
Applications for 4.0’s Essentials and Tiny Fellowships are open!
Head over to 4pt0.org/apply for more information or to start your application.
Monique M. LeBlanc
Sep 12, 2019
Act III. All the seats
Act III. All the seats
“Or pay me in equity.” — The Carters
Hassan Hassan
Jun 21, 2019
To be (un)real with you.
To be (un)real with you.
Not perfect.
Hassan Hassan
Dec 21, 2018
(Im)possible Over Perfect
(Im)possible Over Perfect
The Next Chapter of 4.0, Together.
4.0 Schools
Dec 21, 2018
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