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Big Ideas. Lasting Impact. Millions Reached.

4.0's founder, Matt Candler, in a 4.0 sweatband smiling and holding up a piece of paper.
Two women smiling while listening to a presenter.
A person from 4.0 speaking in front of a group of innovators.
A group of coworkers taking a silly posed photo.
A room full of people sitting at tables, engaged in a presentation.
Two people working on a brainstorming activity with posters and post it notes on a wall.
A room of innovators working in groups at circular tables.
A room of people at tables engaged in a presentation.
A room of people at tables, working together.
A group of people engaged in a workshop and cheering.

Change Happens When Bold Thinkers Take Action

This is where impact comes to life—proof that grassroots innovation is making education better, one idea at a time.

Explore our impact and see what’s possible when bold ideas meet action.

Big Numbers
$5M+
Invested
14.6K+
Schools Served
18.7M+
students impacted
$560M+
follow-on funding or revenue
2k+
alumni
47
States Reached

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Built By  alumni

Alternative Learning Eight Million Stories Supporting court-involved youth education.
Workforce & Career The Knowledge House Expanding access to tech careers.
Workforce & Career BridgeYear Connecting students to hands-on careers.
Workforce & Career Basta Connecting first-gen grads to careers.