Khan Academy
Nonprofit educational organization
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| November 2023 | Introduced Khanmigo Writing Coach to provide essay-writing support for students and provide analytical insights for teachers. |
| March 14 2023 | Khan Academy launched Khanmigo, an AI-powered chatbot using GPT-4 technology to assist users with learning across mathematics, science, humanities, and coding. |
| January 11 2021 | Elon Musk donated $5 million to Khan Academy through the Musk Foundation. |
| 2019 | Khan Academy reported $28 million in revenues, with Sal Khan receiving $839,000 in compensation as CEO. |
| 2019 | May-Li Khoe concluded her tenure as Vice President of Design at Khan Academy after five years of service. |
| 2018 | Khan Academy launched Khan Academy Kids, an educational application designed for children aged two to eight to learn foundational skills in mathematics and language arts before entering grade school. |
| 2018 | Khan Academy released LSAT preparation lessons, further expanding its range of standardized test preparation materials. |
| 2018 | Khan Academy reported $31 million in revenues on their IRS form 990. |
| July 2017 | Khan Academy became the official practice partner for the College Board's Advanced Placement program, expanding its educational resources for high school students preparing for AP exams. |
| 2016 | Khan Academy received a Shorty Award for Best in Education, further acknowledging its impact in the digital education landscape. |
| January 2016 | Sal Khan gave an interview defending Khan Academy's online lectures, acknowledging their value while emphasizing they do not constitute a complete education and are intended as a supplement to in-class learning. |
| 2015 | Khan Academy collaborated with Pixar to develop 'Pixar in a Box', an innovative educational course that demonstrates how academic skills are applied in creative fields by Pixar's animation professionals. |
| 2015 | Khan Academy became an official SAT preparation website, partnering with the College Board to provide free online SAT preparation resources. |
| 2015 | AT&T contributed $2.25 million to Khan Academy to develop mobile app versions of their educational content. |
| 2014 | May-Li Khoe began her role as Vice President of Design at Khan Academy. |
| September 15 2014 | Khan Lab School, founded by Sal Khan and associated with Khan Academy, officially opened in Mountain View, California. |
| 2013 | Carlos Slim from the Luis Alcazar Foundation in Mexico made a donation to support the creation of Spanish versions of Khan Academy videos. |
| 2012 | Khan Academy won a Webby Award in the category Websites and Mobile Sites, Education, recognizing its significant contribution to online educational platforms. |
| 2010 | Google donated $2 million to Khan Academy for creating new courses and translating content into multiple languages through their Project 10100 program. |
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