Mission
Joone’s mission is to democratize K-12 education by creating and distributing free, open-source curricula. We are committed to fostering educational consistency and quality across the globe through interactive learning experiences and cutting-edge research. Our goal is to ensure every child, regardless of their location or circumstances, has access to personalized and high-quality education.
Notes from the nonprofit
We greatly appreciate all forms of support as we undertake this extraordinary task, notably the invaluable time offered by our dedicated volunteers.
Ruling year
2023
CEO
Joshua Chamberlain
Main address
2417 Taos Ave
Ventura, CA 93001 USA
EIN
92-3556562
NTEE code
Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Joone aims to solve the problem of unequal access to quality education. We believe that every child, regardless of their socio-economic background, geographic location, or personal circumstances, should have equal access to high-quality, personalized K-12 education. Our goal is to democratize education by creating and distributing free, open-source curricula that are inclusive and adaptable to diverse learning needs.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
SentiNova Curricula
Our program is dedicated to creating free, open-source K-12 curricula that not only covers core academic subjects but also integrates career and technical education paths. This unique blend of academic and practical learning prepares students for both higher education and the workforce, providing them with a comprehensive educational foundation.
Our curriculum is designed with inclusivity and adaptability at its core. It caters to a wide range of learning styles and needs, ensuring that every student, regardless of their learning approach, can benefit from it. The curriculum is flexible, allowing for adjustments and modifications to better suit the learning pace and style of each student.
A standout feature of the SentiNova Initiative is its specific focus on addressing the educational requirements of students with diverse needs. This includes students with Autism, ADHD, socio-emotional learning needs, and other learning differences. The curriculum is designed with these students in
Cognitive Navigators
Our program utilizes advanced AI-powered tutors to create a highly personalized and inclusive learning environment. These tutors are designed to dynamically adjust curriculum content to match each student's unique abilities, ensuring a tailored learning experience.
The program caters to a diverse range of student needs, including those with Autism, ADHD, and socio-emotional learning needs. This focus on inclusivity ensures that every student, regardless of their learning differences, can benefit from the program.
To make learning more engaging and relatable, the tutors are programmed to embody the playful personas of popular figures. This innovative approach helps to capture students' interest and encourages active participation in the learning process.
The Cognitive Navigators program is designed with a global perspective, aiming to support students, teachers, and parents around the world in their modern learning journey. By providing personalized, accessible
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our primary goal is to provide free, open-source K-12 curricula and AI-powered tutors to students worldwide, particularly those who are disadvantaged. We aim to foster educational consistency and quality across the globe through interactive learning experiences and cutting-edge research. We also strive to integrate our resources with existing educational systems to enhance and personalize each student's learning journey.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies include the development of open-source K-12 curricula that integrate core academics with career and technical education paths, the deployment of AI-powered tutors that adjust to each student's abilities, and the assistance of districts in deploying interactive three-dimensional spaces for learning. We also encourage global collaboration through our open-source platform and prioritize mental health by offering well-being check-ins and stress management techniques.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
With a team led by a CEO with extensive experience in Information Technology and Special Education Case Management and Administration, we have the expertise to develop and implement our strategies effectively. Our use of advanced AI technology and our commitment to open-source collaboration further enhance our capabilities.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
So far, we have developed a range of open-source curricula and AI-powered tutors, and have assisted districts in deploying interactive learning spaces. We have also established a global platform for collaboration and have prioritized mental health in our educational approach. Moving forward, we aim to expand our reach, continually update and improve our resources, and further our research in educational technology.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Joone
Board of directorsas of 07/18/2023
Joshua Chamberlain
Joone
Joshua Chamberlain
Joone
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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