SaralnamaWhat started as a small education nonprofit in 2019 is now bringing elite university courses to thousands of low-income high school students across America. The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) connects top colleges with Title I schools, offering credit-bearing online classes. Since its launch, NEON has reached over 40,000 students in 33 states. With an 80% pass rate, the program aims to serve 1 million students within a decade. NEON's success has attracted funding from major foundations and individuals. Principals and students report positive outcomes, including increased college readiness and enrollment in four-year universities. Despite its ambitious goals, NEON remains a small organization with just 32 staff and ₹62 crore annual revenue in 2024. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 20:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- What started as a small education nonprofit in 2019 is now bringing elite university courses to thousands of low-income high school students across America
- The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) connects top colleges with Title I schools, offering credit-bearing online classes
- Since its launch, NEON has reached over 40,000 students in 33 states