Phosphorus31 is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: 42-1888158
Education Initiative Open Curriculum

Technology Education for Sovereignty

Teaching families and students to build, understand, and control their own digital infrastructure. From basic literacy to advanced mesh networking.

Our Educational Philosophy

Technology education should empower, not create dependency. We teach students to understand the systems they use, to question defaults, and to build alternatives when existing tools fail their needs.

Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning with real tools. Students don't just learn about mesh networksβ€”they build them. They don't just study privacyβ€”they implement encrypted communication systems.

Learn by Building

Every concept is reinforced with working code

Question Defaults

Understand why systems work the way they do

Privacy by Default

Security isn't an afterthought in our teaching

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Open Educational Resources

Curriculum Tracks

Progressive learning paths for different skill levels and interests. All materials are free and open source.

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Digital Literacy

Foundational skills for understanding technology. How the internet works, basics of encryption, and recognizing surveillance capitalism.

  • βœ“ Internet fundamentals
  • βœ“ Privacy basics
  • βœ“ Password managers
  • βœ“ 2FA & security keys
Duration: 4 weeks β€’ Level: Beginner
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Web Development

Build real websites and applications. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Astro and React.

  • βœ“ HTML & CSS fundamentals
  • βœ“ JavaScript programming
  • βœ“ Astro framework
  • βœ“ Deployment to edge
Duration: 12 weeks β€’ Level: Intermediate
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Mesh Networking

Advanced distributed systems. Build decentralized applications, understand cryptography, and deploy edge infrastructure.

  • βœ“ Cryptography basics
  • βœ“ WebSocket programming
  • βœ“ Durable Objects
  • βœ“ Hardware (ESP32)
Duration: 16 weeks β€’ Level: Advanced

Free Learning Resources

All our educational materials are freely available. No registration required. No data collection. Just learning.

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Documentation

Comprehensive guides for all P31 technologies. Written for learners of all levels.

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Video Tutorials

Step-by-step video guides. Available with captions and transcripts.

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Interactive Labs

Browser-based coding environments. No installation needed.

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Demo Projects

Working examples you can fork and modify. Learn by experimentation.

Accessibility-First Education

Our curriculum is designed for neurodivergent learners from the ground up. Multiple formats, self-paced progression, and sensory-friendly design.

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Multiple Formats

Text, video, audio, interactive

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Self-Paced

No deadlines, no pressure

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Visual Learning

Diagrams, charts, color-coding

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Quiet Mode

Reduced animations, muted colors

Educational Partnerships

We collaborate with schools, libraries, and community organizations to bring sovereign technology education to underserved communities.

Schools

Curriculum licensing for K-12 and higher education. Teacher training included.

Libraries

Public workshop materials and Chromebook-compatible labs.

Nonprofits

Grant-funded programs for disability advocacy organizations.

Bring P31 Education to Your Organization

We provide curriculum, training, and ongoing support for educational institutions committed to digital sovereignty.

Contact Us About Partnerships

Start Learning Today

All our educational resources are free and open. No registration required. Begin your journey toward digital sovereignty.