Pharrell’s 'Your Voice is Power' initiative with Georgia Tech and Amazon illustrates how to get kids excited about learning social-mobility boosting skills – in this case, by empowering middle and high schoolers to tackle racial inequity and learn about computer science through music.

Detroit-based rapper Big Sean’s venture sees his non-profit foundation collaborate with Ally Bank to teach kids about finance. Fintropolis is a Minecraft town that lets players learn about money in real-life situations, aiming to make finance education easy, fun, and accessible.

COVID-19 has accelerated digital education and boosted the UK’s edtech market. What lessons can be gleaned from this new way of learning, in terms of pupil autonomy, wellbeing, and engagement, and what does the future hold for Gen Alphas, as they navigate education in a post-pandemic world?

A desire to stave off boredom and anxiety in lockdown has led many people to explore the world of online learning, embracing virtual dance sessions and workshops with celebrities. As our interactions become forcibly digitized, could COVID-19 usher in a new era of digital mentorship?