Global science innovator Solvay announced a new partnership with CommonLit, a nonprofit education technology organization with a mission to unlock the potential of every child through literacy education – reading, writing, speaking, listening, and collaboration. Through this partnership, Solvay will support access to this program within all 55 zip codes where Solvay operates in the United States.

“Today’s students need access to the latest technology to prepare for 21st-century careers. That’s valued both by Solvay and CommonLit,” said Mike Finelli, Chief North America Officer and President of Group Growth Initiatives at Solvay. “By working with CommonLit, Solvay is helping to close the learning gap between children from high and low-income families, while continuing to build connections between our operations, our employees and the communities we work in.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with Solvay to provide teachers with the resources they need to set their students up for success, while also encouraging best practices in the classroom,” said Michelle Brown, founder and CEO of CommonLit. “We’re excited to provide more opportunities to teachers and students across the United States.”

Solvay is proud to support CommonLit’s efforts to close the education gap and ensure that more students in low income schools graduate high school with the reading and writing skills they need to be successful. To accomplish this goal, CommonLit has developed an innovative digital literacy program that helps teachers advance their students’ literacy through high-quality digital curriculum, analytic dashboards that track student growth and personalized support for students.

Solvay will support CommonLit’s work with financial commitments made through the Epic Foundation, a global organization connecting nonprofits creating solutions to today’s pressing challenges with individuals and businesses who want to drive positive change. The Epic Foundation will help direct resources from Solvay to meet CommonLit’s needs most efficiently.

This partnership is a new venture in Solvay’s extensive Corporate Citizenship program, designed to make a positive impact on society at large, the company’s partners, employees, investors, local communities, customers and others. Solvay’s corporate sponsorships are aligned towards making meaningful contributions to society in ways that are at once idealistic and pragmatic, humanistic and business-oriented. These programs fall into three categories: fostering education, nurturing innovation, and protecting the planet.

“Solvay is deeply committed to supporting education initiatives in the United States and around the globe,” said Finelli. “We are looking forward to this important partnership, which goes hand-in-hand with our broader commitment to invest in local communities and support science careers.”

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