eBook
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The Global Classroom
Year
2021
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
Skyhorse
Summary
Behind the scenes of a revolution in education. In 2013 Cindy Mi, a high school dropout turned English teacher, founded VIP. Kid with an innovative vision for education: facilitating personalized, one-on-one sessions with students and tutors from around the world. Six years later, her brainchild boasts a $3 billion valuation and connects approximately 500,000 students with 60,000 teachers worldwide. This is the story of a revolution in education. A Boundless Class takes readers inside the startup's history, educational innovation, and unprecedented success. With a foreword from Mi, the book takes a deep dive into a new educational model and investigates how the company's platform has diversified to serve the needs of students from countries across the globe. Readers will hear from VIP Kid's executives, teachers, students, and parents as they discuss the company's values, tangible success, and its impact on their lives. A Boundless Class is an inside look at the model for education in the 21st century and beyond.