Priscilla Chan founded a school in 2016; 10 yrs later, it closed after $125m funding
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The Primary School, a tuition-free institution, will close in June after a decade of operation. This school provided education, healthcare, and family support to low-income children. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will not continue funding beyond the upcoming academic year. Academic results remained below state averages, prompting the board's decision. The initiative pledged fifty million dollars to aid the transition for affected students.After ten years of service, The Primary School, co-founded by Priscilla Chan, will conclude its operations in June. This institution, known for offering tuition-free education and extensive family support, struggled to achieve state-average academic results despite receiving generous funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The Initiative has decided to redirect its philanthropic priorities towards funding scientific research instead.
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Tue, 4 August 2026
1 report- Times of India11:22first to reportedited after publishing
After ten years of service, The Primary School, co-founded by Priscilla Chan, will conclude its operations in June. This institution, known for offering tuition-free education and extensive family support, struggled to achieve state-average academic results despite receiving generous funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The Initiative has decided to redirect its philanthropic priorities towards funding scientific research instead.
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- townandcountrymag.com14:57
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is shifting its focus from education to scientific research.