Khan Academy's Impact on Education

Jason Spiers shares his journey from making poor decisions at 19, leading to prison, to transforming his life through education with Khan Academy. While incarcerated, he used Khan Academy to improve his education and helped fellow inmates. After release, he excelled in the SATs and was accepted into Stanford University. Jason emphasizes the importance of supporting Khan Academy, which provides accessible education without embarrassment, and encourages others to support its mission.

What was the significant turning point in Jason's life at age 19?

• He started a successful business.

• He decided to travel the world.

• He made a poor decision that led to prison.

• He enrolled in a university.

How did Jason's mother contribute to his education while he was in prison?

• She hired a private tutor.

• She enrolled him in online courses.

• She visited him daily to teach.

• She sent him Khan Academy transcripts.

What challenge did inmates face when trying to join GED classes?

• Classes were too expensive.

• The waiting list was too long.

• They required a high school diploma.

• Classes were only available online.

Why was it difficult for some inmates to admit they needed help with education?

• They were too busy with other activities.

• They didn't have access to educational materials.

• They were embarrassed to admit they didn't know something.

• They were not interested in learning.

What achievement did Jason accomplish after using Khan Academy's SAT program?

• He started his own business.

• He traveled to Europe.

• He became a teacher.

• He scored 1440 on the SATs.

Which university did Jason get accepted into after his SAT success?

• MIT

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• Harvard University

What is one of the key missions of Khan Academy according to Jason?

• To offer scholarships to top students.

• To eliminate the embarrassment of learning.

• To provide free textbooks to students.

• To build new schools worldwide.

How does Khan Academy make education accessible according to Jason?

• By offering classes only on weekends.

• By providing a classroom in everyone's home.

• By requiring students to attend in-person sessions.

• By limiting access to certain countries.

What does Jason hope people will do in support of Khan Academy?

• Donate textbooks to local schools.

• Visit its headquarters.

• Continue to support its mission.

• Enroll in its online courses.

What is the ultimate goal of Khan Academy's mission as mentioned by Jason?

• To offer education to everyone, everywhere.

• To provide education only to children.

• To focus solely on science subjects.

• To replace traditional schools.