Our Story
From one classroom to a national movement.
A short walk through the moments that shaped who we are.
2019
The seed
A handful of educators and technologists begin volunteering in one rural school.
2020
The pandemic pivot
COVID exposes the digital divide. We launch offline-first learning kits for 5,000 students.
2021
Section 8 formation
FCO Assessment Foundation is formally registered as a Section 8 Non-Profit.
2022
First assessment framework
Our proprietary skills assessment goes live across 200 schools.
2023
CSR scale-up
Six anchor CSR partners bring technology and scholarships to 40 districts.
2024
AI awareness at scale
AI For Rural Schools launches in 12 states — 500 innovation labs planned.
2025
Where we are today
1,200+ schools, 124,000 students empowered, 148 districts and counting.