Khan Academy's Response to Global Crisis

Sal from Khan Academy discusses the global crisis affecting health, economy, and education. With schools closed, Khan Academy aims to support students, parents, and teachers by providing free educational resources. They are adapting to increased demand and call for donations to continue their mission. Sal emphasizes the importance of community and humanity in overcoming challenges.

What are the three main concerns people have during the current global crisis?

• Technology, health, and politics

• Travel, economy, and environment

• Education, politics, and travel

• Health, economy, and education

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What is Khan Academy's mission during the crisis?

• To support economic growth

• To offer free world-class education

• To provide free healthcare

• To develop new technology

Which educational levels does Khan Academy cover?

• Only high school

• Only college

• From pre-K to college

• Only middle school

What kind of learning does Khan Academy Kids cover?

• Only math

• Only science

• Only history

• Math, reading, writing, and social-emotional learning

What additional resources has Khan Academy provided during school closures?

• Travel guides

• Structured schedules and live streams

• Political debates

• Sports events

How does Khan Academy plan to help students feel connected during social distancing?

• By organizing sports events

• By offering travel discounts

• By providing daily live streams

• By hosting music concerts

What is the main focus of Khan Academy's engineering team during the crisis?

• Building new offices

• Creating educational games

• Increasing server capacity

• Developing new apps

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Why is Khan Academy seeking philanthropic support?

• To sustain operations during increased demand

• To expand their office space

• To invest in new technology

• To hire more teachers

Who recently provided financial support to Khan Academy?

• Amazon

• Bank of America

• Microsoft

• Google

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What is Sal's message to the viewers at the end of the video?

• To stay isolated

• To help each other as human beings

• To focus on economic growth

• To travel more

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