We are a technology-nonprofit that reduces inequities in access to affordable literacy support in low-income communities.
Hear our vision for mobilizing non-traditional educators and non-traditional classrooms to address unmet reading needs locally.
We serve students through family, school, and community partnerships across the United States and through place-based models in high needs international communities.
We see fluency as a gateway skill to comprehension. In just 8 weeks, we see our students growing an average 11 words correct per minute. Explore our latest Impact Report and Case Study to learn about our latest pilot with students in Norfolk Public Schools.
We impact student confidence to read and love of learning. Hear from one of our families.
Our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in technology, instruction, and community leadership.
Demetrius Lancaster serves as the Executive Director. He offers his expertise as a learning experience designer, school leader, and reading coach. Demetrius is a former school founder with extensive experience coaching and managing teams of educators who provide direct academic support to youth and families. Demetrius is pursing a Ph.D in Language Literacy and Culture from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He received his Master of Education degree from Columbia University and Master of Public Administration degree from James Madison University. Demetrius maintains teaching credentials in Washington DC and California. Click here to see Demetrius in action with students.
Demetrius gets his inspiration from his first teacher, his mom. As a young child, he watched her use almost anything to reach her students; and when he struggled in his own learning, he saw his mom move mountains to get what he needed.
