Educational Innovator
Nichole Pinkard is filling the gap in education
In an era of underfunded Chicago public education systems, Nichole Pinkard has spearheaded a series of innovative education partnerships to fill the gap.
A leader in education research, Pinkard founded the Digital Youth Network (DYN), a ground-breaking after-school and in-school literacy program that has helped hundreds of Chicago youth learn digital media skills. DYN also partnered with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office on the Chicago City of Learning (CCOL) initiative, which blurs the line between in- and out-of-classroom learning by helping youth connect with interest-based learning opportunities across the city.
Pinkard also co-founded , a model digital literacy program where mentors work with high school students to create new media from traditional media, and co-created Remix World, a social learning network that connects youth learning opportunities in school, home and beyond.
Pinkard’s relationship with 桃色视频 began in high school when she participated in Northwestern’s LEAD (