Program will fill the education gap and teach
students foundational skills related to new technologies
WASHINGTON, July 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI, Inc., a leading
Impact-as-a-Service™ education innovator, today announced that
it will be bringing highly sought after crypto and web3 digital
education to high school students across the United States at no-cost this fall.
With the continued rise in popularity and adoption of digital
assets and blockchain technology, EVERFI is committed to building
the missing learning layer around these new topics for its
community of learners. By leveraging its infrastructure and
strategic partner network, EVERFI seeks to bridge the crypto
knowledge gap at scale – providing students with the education
needed to understand these new concepts and to support better
decision-making.
"The rapid advancement and adoption of crypto and blockchain
technology have created an urgent need for an engaging and
interactive education curriculum," said Tom
Davidson, founder and CEO, EVERFI. "The stakes are high, the
concepts are complex, and there is a demand for foundational crypto
and web3 education nationwide. Given our vast network in K-12
education, we are the most trusted resource to deliver this
critical education to students before they risk making a costly
financial decision."
EVERFI's digital education products are used by more than 25,000
schools nationwide, putting the company in a unique position to
bring this critical education to millions of students each year.
The company is set to launch an Intro to Crypto course for
students this fall and will unveil it to more than 6,500 teachers
during today's LearnOn educator conference. The interactive course
will provide students with a foundational understanding of digital
assets, blockchain technology, and the evolving applications of
these new technologies in everyday life.
"Our mission has always been to democratize education and ensure
everyone has access to critical information that will equip them to
make informed decisions as they prepare for their future," said
Davidson. "We are continuing to build the missing learning layer
and deliver next-generation learning topics to K-12 students
nationwide, regardless of their zip code."
To learn more about EVERFI's financial education and
cryptocurrency offerings, please visit
https://everfi.com/financial-education/crypto/.
About EVERFI, Inc.
EVERFI from Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is an international
technology company driving social impact through education to
address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from
financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other
critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI's
Impact-as-a-ServiceTM solution and digital educational
content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In
2020, the company was recognized as one of the World's Most
Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on
Fortune Magazine's Impact 20 List. The company was also
named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative
growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud, the world's
leading cloud software company powering social good, acquired
EVERFI in December of 2021. To learn more about EVERFI please
visit everfi.com or follow us
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@EVERFI.
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Media Contact: Jennifer
Edgerly
EVERFI
jedgerly@everfi.com
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