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 * From: Michael Trout 	Mailed-By: gmail.com
 * To: info@laptop.org
 * Date: Sep 13, 2006 9:50 AM
 * Subject: K12 online education initiative -- request communication


 * Nicholas,

We need to chat, I would like to open a dialogue regarding working in partnership. Our projects are very related in scope. I have initiated the K12 Online Education Initiative. The goal of K12 is very straight forward put the K-12 education online in a dynamic, fun, way for kids. The courseware would be free and presented in a very graphically stimulating format using the latest collaborative tools, latest video game technologies, and combine with it a new kind of interactive learning interface designed to assist learning in any language. (the alpha site would include only mathematics and science). Just as wikipedia and google will be on olpc so should K12.

My goal is to launch with you. I have a lot to do to meet your goal but know we can do it. I am currently pulling together the team to help actualize K12. I would be more then willing to help you raise money. Raising money is something I have experience doing, having worked for a major fundraising boutique.

I will initiate a three-six month feasibility study (something I am very familiar with, having done many a stint as a professional fundraiser). The study will accomplish the following:
 * a) determine corporate and nonprofit support for K12 (and olpc)
 * b) Identify partners, investors and project leadership for K12 (and olpc),
 * c) get people talking about K12 initiative (and olpc).

I am looking forward to talking with you,

Michael