Our global community

Collaboration builds a platform for change

We created the Yidan Prize Foundation to help more people around the world get a quality education. We’ve also built a community along the way — and we want to harness its power to help us meet our mission: creating a better world through education. Our partnerships and Council of Laureates bring together some of our brightest and most determined minds to do just that.

Collaboration builds a platform for change

Four ways we're stronger together

Strengthening theory and practice

Taking a scientific approach to teaching and learning shows us what really works in the long term. And grounding research in real-world issues improves the quality of our evidence.

Engaging the world with big ideas

The work our partners and laureates do can change lives on a large scale. We open doors and make connections so they can speak to wider audiences and inspire change.

Learning from one another

One plus one can be more than two when we draw on insights from different disciplines, and spark creative and innovative ways to solve education's toughest challenges.

Speaking with a collective voice

Together, our community can take on bigger issues — like the role of technology and how best to inspire and develop the next generation of brilliant teachers.

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Our Council of Laureates

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Our laureates

The Yidan Prize laureates are individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to improving education quality and expanding access to learning.

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