The 9 Billion Schools Institute is on the leading edge of realizing a world where personalized, lifelong learning is available to every single person, from “cradle to grave.” Our goal is to accomplish this vision by the year 2050, when it is estimated there will be 9 billion people on earth. Our manifesto states: Learning should be as individual as fingerprints and as long, wide and deep as life itself. We believe that such learning is necessary to positively advance society and maximize personal human flourishing for all. Realizing our objectives will take untold amounts of human energy, creativity and work. We are committed to the following; 1) Advocating nationally and internationally for personalized, lifelong learning; 2) Conducting research that defines and/or enhances ways learning is delivered; 3) Delivering consulting services that support innovative forms of lifelong learning; 4) Connecting like-minded organizations, companies and individuals that support the mission of life-long, life-wide and life-deep learning (a.k.a. L3 Learning) for all. If you have a concept you wish to study or seek the results of current studies underway by the institute (pending completion), please contact: institute board members Dick Thomas (dick@9billionschools.org) or Lauren Della Bella (lauren@9billionschools.org).