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LET’S CONTINUE TO CHAMPION IDEAS
AND ACTIONS THAT MULTIPLY THE
GOOD

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the October issue of 10x Good magazine,
where we bring you inspiring stories of innovation,
resilience, and transformative change. This month, our
focus is on the power of evidence-based interventions to
Board of Advisors revolutionize education and improve lives, a theme that
Richard Allen, Peter Kwasi Kodjie, resonates deeply with the vision of creating a more
Mary McCool Berry, Gail Davvis equitable and impactful world.
Carter, Fred Mednick, Rexford Akrong,
Sylvia Guimar, Girish Menon, Navneet At the heart of this issue is the Accelerating
Anand, Pradeep Kumar, Christopher Learning for All (ALfA) initiative, a groundbreaking
Macrae, David J. Rosen, Vicky Colbert, program redefining how education is delivered in
Alesha Anderson, Aicha Bah Diallo,
Inger Mette Stenseth, Jon Corippo, low- and lower-middle-income countries. ALfA’s
Rebecca Zvomarima, Rana Dajani, Ravi structured pedagogy approach—combining
Sreedharan, IAS Yogesh Kumar, Verona high-quality teaching materials, strategic lesson
Dzeagu, Joanne Telser Frere, Swati planning, and continuous teacher support—
Popat Vats, Michael Matos, Sigamoney has demonstrated remarkable success in bridging the gap between education
Naicker, David Bovill, Samuel Sasu
Adonteng, Nicolas Gravel, Shrutika investments and learning outcomes. This innovative model exemplifies the shift
Jadhav, Fraciah Kagu, Cindy Charles, from traditional spending approaches to cost-effective, high-impact strategies
Kyle Zimmer, Nixon Joseph, Ernesto that put quality learning at the forefront.
Schiefelbein, Sigborn Dugal, Robert
Thorn, Stephen Peters, Peter Campling Beyond education, this issue features compelling stories of advancements across
and Yogesh Kumar. various sectors. In Wadhwani AI’s Oral Reading Fluency Solution, we explore
how artificial intelligence is empowering students by enabling personalized
Editor learning experiences, a critical tool in improving foundational literacy and
Dr. Sunita Gandhi numeracy skills. Similarly, we delve into the transformative work of Nand Ghars,
modern, technology-enabled Anganwadis that serve as holistic centers of
Managing Editors learning, nutrition, and empowerment for women and children in underserved
Tom Delaney communities.
Yusra Fatima We also spotlight the intersection of health and education with our feature,
Empowering Children: Nutrition, Education, and a Healthier Nation. This article
Consulting Editor underscores the vital connection between well-nourished bodies and active
Asit Srivastava minds, advocating for integrated approaches that ensure children thrive both in
and out of the classroom.
Chief Sub Editors As we approach the halfway mark of the Sustainable Development Goals, the
Jonathan Hakim stories in this issue remind us of the critical importance of leveraging data,
Joanne Telser Frere technology, and community-driven initiatives to accelerate progress. Whether
Fred Mednick it’s through the scalability of ALfA, the precision of AI, or the holistic approach
Milita Halder of Nand Ghars, the innovations featured in this issue exemplify how impactful
change is possible when we challenge the status quo and reimagine solutions for
Graphic Artists systemic challenges.
Rajnikant Sinha Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and inspiration. Together,
Saif Ali let’s continue to champion ideas and actions that multiply the good we can
Mohammad Zohair achieve.
Happy reading!
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