knowlej
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Join our mission to ignite 1 million students with the tools to grow, rise, and own their future.
Our MissionOur mission is to break the cycle of educational inequity by re-engaging students through innovative, incentive-based learning, restoring hope, rewarding progress, and unlocking the future of opportunity.
We use technology to meet students where they are, gamifying learning, personalizing pathways, and making education exciting again. Innovation isn’t a buzzword. It’s how we unlock engagement at scale.
We center underserved communities by removing barriers to learning and directing resources where they’re needed most. Because opportunity shouldn’t depend on your zip code, income, or circumstance.
We don’t just track metrics. We transform lives. From higher attendance to deeper engagement, we fund solutions that create real, measurable change for students, educators, and entire school ecosystems.
We equip students with tools to succeed far beyond the classroom, rewarding their growth, expanding their skills, and helping them realize they have the power to shape their future.
To create a world where every student has the tools, support, and inspiration to unlock their full potential through innovation,
equity, and curiosity.
Chronic absenteeism is a $500 billion problem, impacting graduation rates, workforce development, and economic mobility.
The Knowlej Foundation supports national initiatives that make school a place students want to be, not just a place they’re required to go. Powered by community tech, we work at the intersection of education, technology, and economic mobility.
Re-Engage. Restore. Reward.
Inspired by leading research, including Harvard’s “Cash for Grades” study, we know that incentives work, especially when they connect effort today to opportunity tomorrow.
Through partnerships with schools, families, and communities, we:
Incentivize attendance and learning with rewards that students care about.
Gamify learning through personalized, AI-powered platforms.
Integrate financial literacy to prepare students for a prosperous future.
Fighting Absenteeism, Fueling Student Engagement
Chronic absenteeism isn’t just a data point, it’s a warning sign. We partner with schools, families, and communities to re-engage students using incentives that work. Through tech-powered learning and real-world rewards, we’re transforming attendance into opportunity and proving that when students feel seen, they show up.
Rebuilding Belief in What’s Possible
Through our incentive-based programs, 30,000+ students have returned to school with purpose, pride, and progress.
Measurable Results, Meaningful Change
Partner schools saw up to 20% more in-seat attendance, fueling better outcomes, engagement, and retention.
Back in Class & Back on Track
Absenteeism dropped by 10–15% for partner schools, and students made real academic and engagement gains.
This Is What Empowered Learning Looks Like
“I loved how you made learning exciting and rewarding. I earned rewards for my efforts and discovered a passion for science! Made learning feel like a fun adventure.”
Anika, 8th Grade Student
We’re looking for bold, mission-aligned partners to help us scale impact and unlock opportunity
The Knowlej Foundation is reimagining education by tackling chronic absenteeism and systemic inequity at the root. We break down the barriers that keep students from showing up, staying engaged, and reaching their full potential.
Your support helps us:
Together, we can inspire 1 million students to rise.
Partner with the Knowlej Foundation and be part of a movement that changes lives.