Kane, C: Learning to Change the World The Social Impact of One Laptop Per Child

"Both the greatest opportunity for social entrepreneurs and the greatest obstacles to be overcome lie in the field of education. "Learning to Change the World" describes the challenges OLPC faced in working in countries where the educational system is most ineffective and entrenched. If our goal is to change the rules to ensure that the poor have a place in this world, the surest way to do so is by giving them the tools they need to help pave their own way. OLPC has been a pioneer in this attempt, and this book is a must read for those who would follow." - Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank "This book is a must read for entrepreneurs who want to learn the complexities of bringing technology to poor children to improve their lives in real and sustainable ways. Bender, Kane and their colleagues tell the brilliantly crafted story of the innovations they realized and the setbacks they faced in creating, manufacturing and distributing the 'little green laptop' and developing its Sugar learning software. This book will inspire readers by illustrating how OLPC has successfully transformed the lives of young learners throughout the world." - Evangeline Harris Stefanakis, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Development, Boston University ""Learning to Change the World" is a fascinating story of technology, social impact and entrepreneurship. The breathtaking ambition of the project is almost overwhelming. But it is in the details of the implementation and the lessons learned where great wisdom lies for the reader. The interaction between the bold vision and the operational reality of realizing impact was the best educational take away of all, and clearly highlights the daunting challenge of carrying on the revolution in education." - Bill Aulet, Managing Director, Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship, MIT ""Learning to Change the World" honestly chronicles the remarkable story of One Laptop per Child. It shares in equal measuret