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8/5/25, 9:36 AM Rethinking Access, Equity And Innovation In Classrooms
EdTech As An Equalizer: Rethinking Access, Equity And

Innovation In Classrooms

By Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes Councils Member.
for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POST | Membership (fee-based)
Aug 04, 2025, 09:15am EDT

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Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education.

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Imagine a world where every child, regardless of geography, income, gender or ability, has the same opportunity to
learn, grow and reach their full potential.

It’s a vision that feels both inspiring and urgent. Yet, over 600 million children globally are unable to attain basic
proficiency in reading and math. What’s more startling is that two-thirds of them are in school. Access alone is no
longer the finish line; it’s just the starting point. What matters now is access to quality, personalized learning for
every child.

We live in a time when technology has transformed nearly every aspect of life, from how we work to how we
connect. When it comes to education, the question is how these tools can be harnessed to create meaningful,

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