Founded in 2009 by Craig and Michelle Paxton, an initial team-of-two focused on High School Science and Maths, Axium Education has grown to a staff of 100+ serving more than 3,200 children in Grades K-12, in 25 schools in rural South Africa. Through supplemental education programs, developing excellent rural schools and research and advocacy, Axium strives for dramatic improvement in the quality of rural schooling and student achievement. Axium is facilitating effective pathways for rural students to succeed in graduating, accessing opportunities, and beginning to strengthen their communities.