Kala DesignH Studio supports this effort the world's largest free education platform - Khan Academy (over 130 million users by the end of 2021) to have an increasingly developed Bulgarian version. This is being taken care of by the association "Education Without Backpacks" - a fully independent Bulgarian non-profit organization, an official partner of Khan Academy USA and, like them, relying primarily on local donations, sponsorships and volunteer support. 

In support of these efforts, we encourage all customers and partners - to consider a donation in support of the work of Education Without Backpacks and their mission for smart digital transformation of Bulgarian education and an equal chance for every child to receive a world-class education. For more information on donation opportunities, please visit here, and more about their previous partners and donors - here. The Executive Director of Education Without Backpacks, Rosalina Laskova, is also available for further information (contacts - here).

On behalf of Education Without Backpacks and on our behalf, thank you for helping Bulgarian education and every child's equal chance to receive a world-class education!

More about Khan Academy

It is a free platform aimed at students, teachers, parents and people of all age groups who want to (continue to) learn. The platform is suitable for self-study as well as for tutoring. Since its inception in 2008, the platform has served a mission: free, world-class education for everyone, everywhere.

Each scientific area is divided into many specific topics. The trainings are in the form of articles, exercises and video lessons. A growing number of original content in English is translated and available in its native language - by February 2022. in the Bulgarian version you will find resources on: 

• Mathematics: content arranged according to the Bulgarian curriculum from 1st to 12th grade, as well as higher mathematics;
• Sciences: physics and astronomy (relative to the Bulgarian curricula from 7th to 12th grade), chemistry, biology and medicine, ecology;
• Computer Science: computer science, programming, Hour of Code, etc.
• Humanities: philosophy, music, history.
• (Translations are ongoing and materials in economics, finance, art history, junior high science, etc. are expected to be available in English in the coming months.)

One of the most important strengths of Cannes Academy, alongside the vast array of content developed by experts, teachers and partner organisations, and alongside free access for everyone, is the algorithm on which the platform is based. It makes possible what is called "Learning to Mastery": it encourages the learner to practice and learn by reference and guidance based on their individual progress until 100% mastery of the skills in a course/subject/topic.

More about "Education Without Backpacks"

The mission of the non-profit organization is to modernize education in Bulgaria. To this end:

• The largest free educational platform localized in Bulgarian Khan Academy
• Disseminate information about the platform and help students and teachers use it
• Train teachers and whole school teams to use digital technologies in a smart, effective and balanced way
• They work together with the Ministry of Education and Science, schools, NGOs and businesses interested in improving the quality of education in Bulgaria.

More information about "Education Without Backpacks" projects and initiatives here.