The reason the gifted students of the world like Khan Academy is because we don't say, 'Memorize this formula,' but say, 'Let's try to derive it from core principles,' or, 'I forgot my trig identity, so I'm going to just… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
The whole reason why we have this kind of assembly line model of education that we inherited from the Prussians, is they were the first people - it's a very egalitarian motive - to say how do we educate everyone. — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
I think history shows us that there is not one credible credential that has come from the for-profit reality, and that is because the… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
I love Victorian novels, the way they capture the nuances of the human condition. — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
As my kids grow up, I think a lot about the lessons and values I want to impart to them. More than any particular… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
One's perception of themselves has a much bigger role than has been acknowledged to determine who succeeds and who does not. — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
The math you need for most of finance is ninth-grade algebra, and most people feel reasonably comfortable with that. But I think the financial… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
Formal education must change. It needs to be brought into closer alignment with the world as it actually is, into closer harmony with the… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
Our mission at Khan Academy is a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere, and college readiness is a crucial part of that. We want… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
You have all this education theory, and people try to make larger statements than maybe what their data would back up, because they've done… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
Creating a clear and engaging video explanation of a complex concept is a great way to demonstrate mastery and to help others understand and… — Sal Khan Copy Share Image
