Proven Effective.
Cell-Ed’s results are independently verified and rigorously measured. Here’s what 250,000+ learners, 954 partners, and two decades of data looks like.
55x
social ROI for every dollar invested in Cell-Ed
$30.3 M
annual social value created
(ProSocial Valuation, Strada Education Network, 2021)
84%
faster skill gains than
in-person training
75%
Cell-Ed completion rate vs. 5% classroom average
94%
learner
approval rating
Cell-Ed Results
Human Capital
Cell-Ed learners see measurable increases in wages, employment stability, financial decision-making, physical health, and mental health outcomes. Every $1 in Cell-Ed investment returns $55 in social value.
Intergenerational Impact
When a parent’s literacy improves, their children’s outcomes improve too. Cell-Ed’s intergenerational impact accounts for $10.8M of its annual social value — the single largest category.
Workforce Outcomes
Employers see reduced turnover, improved productivity, and a more confident, capable frontline workforce. 54,000 workers were upskilled through Cell-Ed programs in 2024 alone.
Community & Civic Impact
Cell-Ed learners show increased civic engagement, volunteerism, and reduced incarceration rates. Literacy is a community-level investment.
Completion Rate Comparison
Cell-Ed completion rate
Classroom completion rate
Other Online completion rate
Methodology Note
Cell-Ed’s social ROI was independently verified by the ProSocial Valuation Service, funded by Strada Education Network (2021). The valuation covers one year of Cell-Ed’s US literacy platform and uses a conservative methodology that credits Cell-Ed only for its directly attributable share of each outcome.
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