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Every Learner Everywhere recently published its 2024 Annual Impact Report, and I am excited to share the notable progress and innovative initiatives that have defined our journey this year. It has been a year of change, growth, and reflection on our mission to advance digital learning for every learner in higher education.
We began 2024 by welcoming four new partner organizations to our network. These additions have greatly expanded our capacity to create and deliver innovative services in the field of digital learning, enhancing our ability to serve institutions and learners alike.
This year, we were fortunate to receive two pivotal grants that have propelled our work forward. These grants enabled us to offer three of our current services by Achieving the Dream (ATD), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) to multiple institutions, free of charge. Additionally, they supported the development of two new generative AI literacy services — one for faculty integrating AI into their classes, and another for academic leaders crafting policies on AI use in academic work. They also allowed us to embark on a strategic planning process focusing on sustainability, update our services to better align with institutional needs, and create new e-learning opportunities that can be provided both to institutions, and directly to individuals.
Throughout 2024, we maintained our commitment to our foundational goals. We continued to publish resources for the field, collaborate with intermediaries for scale (IFS) organizations and our network partners to provide services, host our annual Strategies for Success webinar series, and fund our student internship program. Our thought leadership reached new heights as we shared our insights at 19 national conferences, further establishing our role as a leading voice in digital learning and educational excellence.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Every Learner Advisory Council for their guidance throughout the year. Their expertise and dedication have been significant in navigating the complex landscape of digital learning.
Last but not least, I extend my deepest appreciation to the Every Learner team, our network partners, our funder, and to WCET for their commitment to the success of the network. The year ended in a transition period when the previous director, Karen Cangialosi, left, followed by a full team reorganization, and everyone played a crucial role in making the network even stronger.
As we look to the future, I am filled with optimism about the potential of our work to create more relevant and effective digital learning environments. Together, we are not just adapting to the digital age — we are shaping it to benefit every learner.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
I am very excited to lead this amazing team of dedicated and talented people working to improve learning outcomes for some of our most vulnerable students. From the Every Learner staff to the many partner and collaborating organizations, this rich network offers possibilities for expansiveness in our understanding and reach of digital learning, and I am thrilled about what we will accomplish together.
Sincerely,
Laura DaVinci
Read more in the 2024 Annual Impact Report