K12 Inc, is preparing to donate $10 million dollars in scholarships to help Black students.
The company will also create educational programs for public schools to better understand systematic racism and diverse law enforcement career paths to help create a socially aware workforce.
“As a community of educators, we believe that Black Lives Matter, and that K12 teachers, administrators, and management must serve as a role model for children, parents, and families.
In the wake of the nation’s call to action, K12 realizes the initiative to assist Black communities by providing additional support throughout all areas of their organization.
K12 states their commitment will be to invest $10 million in scholarships to attend one of the K12 private schools, to build career readiness scholarships, to create a career path for diversity in law enforcement, create an educational program for students on systematic racism, to increase the number of Black K12 teachers, especially male and will promote volunteer efforts in the community through the program.