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                                            AND ACTIONS THAT MULTIPLY THE
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                                                               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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