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Zuckerberg-funded Silicon Valley school to shutter next year


Published on 2025-04-21 19:26:31 - Fortune
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  • The Primary School, a tuition-free private school co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan, will shutter its doors.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are launching a new private primary school in San Francisco as part of their philanthropy efforts, focusing on education and personalized learning. The school, set to open in the fall of 2023, will initially serve students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, with plans to expand to eighth grade. The curriculum will emphasize student-centered learning, integrating technology and hands-on projects to foster critical thinking and creativity. This initiative is part of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which aims to advance human potential and promote equality in education. The school will be tuition-free, funded by the couple's personal resources, and will prioritize diversity and inclusion, aiming to serve a student body that reflects the city's demographic makeup.

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