Project Read builds cutting-edge early literacy tools for teachers and students. Decodable Generator, Tutor and @UFLiteracy Portal
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Join us for the inaugural episode of Data by Night on 9/15 at 7 pm ET as we sit down with @HollyLanePhD, co-creator of the UFLI Foundations program and the Director of @UFLiteracy
Register here: lnkd.in/gWMYYmwX
We'll trace her path into education, from the classroom to UF, and how that journey led to building one of the most widely adopted evidence-based reading programs in the country.
We'll also dig into the research that has shaped Dr. Lane's thinking on what it actually takes to build successful readers, and some of the pressing questions facing k12 literacy leaders today.
Kicking off Data by Night, a webinar series with experts and educators using serious empirical research to shape their work in schools.
Come join us on Sept 23 for a conversation with @bchandlerphd on his journey into literacy research and all things spelling.
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New users can sign up and set up your classroom at projectread.ai to get started with a free trial
Want to try a demo first?
projectread.ai/tools/spellin…
How it works:
1. A target word is read aloud with a kid-friendly definition
2. The student writes it on screen with finger, stylus, or keyboard
3. The Tutor maps their attempt into Elkonin boxes
4. Students get targeted, phoneme-level feedback and advance once they've shown proficiency on their current UFLI lesson
Here's what teachers are telling us so far:
"The kids love it so far, and so do I! We used it with kindergarten."
- Candice Anthony, Kindergarten, NY
"Encoding is always a huge challenge, so this addition to Project Read is EXACTLY what we needed!"
- Erin Correa, 2nd Grade, CT
"Amazing because I'm able to have students practice with immediate feedback at exactly their level. My students were motivated to practice and wanted to know how to access this at home!"
- Kristin Brecke, 2nd Grade, WI
Two weeks ago we launched Spelling Mode in the Project Read Tutor, and the response from classrooms has been incredible.
Spelling Mode is the first digital tool to analyze student spelling via touchscreen down to the letter-sound correspondence, built in collaboration with the @UFLiteracy team and aligned to the UFLI scope and sequence.
Encoding has a symbiotic relationship with decoding, and is where so many students struggle.
We think this is a fundamentally shift in how digital tools can support emerging readers and spellers.
Demo here:
projectread.ai/tools/spellin…
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It was a joy to join my friends @ValContessePhD and @HollyLanePhD in Gainesville this week.
We shared how are @ProjectReadAI and @UFLiteracy are narrowly tailoring AI to specific use cases that truly support teachers with some of the thorniest challenges in phonics instruction:
1) spelling analysis,
2) small group planning and
3) increasing/individualizing student practice
Celebrating @ailiteracyday at UF reminded us of something important: the more advanced our technology gets, the more irreplaceable the human touch becomes. If we want these new tools to meaningfully improve education, human connection has to stay front and center.
ALT Two attendees of the National AI Literacy Day @ UF smile while looking at something that is off camera, presumably an academic research poster.
ALT A group shot of participants in the panel on Perspectives on the Future of Learning Technologies during the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. The entire group is listening attentively while a man wearing a blue and white checkered shirt speaks into a microphone.
ALT A UF College of Education student proudly stands next to his academic poster, with his arms crossed. Behind him is the brightly colored Curiosidad mural by Don Rimx.
ALT Jennifer Womble from FETC gives the keynote at the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. She is wearing a navy blazer and speaking enthusiastically in the Norman Conference Center.
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NEW FREEBIE 🚨
We teamed up with @projectreadai to bring you the Gentle Cindy Notebook — a 50-page printable full of engaging activities to help students practice the Gentle Cindy rule!
What’s inside:
✨ 3 decodable passages (short, standard, and long)
⏱ A 1-minute ORF fluency passage + teacher evaluation sheet
🧠 Comprehension questions
🎲 Roll & Read game
🎯 Gentle Cindy Bingo
🖼 Plus an IMSE Gentle Cindy poster
Perfect for small groups, centers, or extra fluency practice.
Grab the freebie and start building confidence with Gentle Cindy! 📖
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#IMSE #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #PhonicsFun #TeacherFreebie
Thank you @UFLiteracy, @HollyLanePhD and @ValContessePhD for collaborating on a webinar this Wed at 7:30 pm ET.
Supporting Readers at Home: Tools and Strategies for Remote Learning
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A message on where we stand, and how we are offering support to families and educators with students learning from home.
tinyurl.com/projectreadschol…
Please share with any families or educators you know whose children could benefit.
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Last year I received an email from a teacher that I won't ever forget. I'm excited to bring you that story directly from the teacher who shared it, over a live conversation.
Register here:
lnkd.in/ei-YEkhb
2nd grade teacher Cristie Worthington shares the story of her classroom, and how Project Read's AI Tutor drove transformational literacy growth and self-confidence of her students.
Thank you @HollyLanePhD our team loves working with you all. @UFLiteracy is changing the game for teachers and students across the world.
Breaking news: Project Read has landed a major free agent signing.
MaryKate Lyons brings elite elementary classroom experience and district-level support skills to our Customer Success position group. Sources confirm Lyons has stepped seamlessly into supporting schools.
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this is cool!
you might want to checkout @ProjectReadAI ,especially the AI Tutor.
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We chat with @vivramak of @ProjectReadAI about the power—and limits—of AI in literacy instruction. From decodables to equity, this one’s packed with insights.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4iFcla1
📺 Watch: bit.ly/48h4FFN
#AIinEducation #ScienceOfReading #EdTech
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Choosing to partner with @vivramak and @ProjectReadAI was one of the best decisions we've made. They are in it for all the right reasons, which means the world to us at @UFLiteracy!
This linkedin post from a principal whose school uses @ProjectReadAI tutor made my day!
When we started Project Read AI in early 2023, we had two theses:
1) thoughtfully-applied AI could level up evidence-based literacy instruction for students and teachers
2) our tiny team (2-3 folks) could lean into internal efficiencies from AI to stay tiny and reduce overhead. we could then offer free and/or extremely affordable plans for schools at scale.
Besides the possibilities of what we could build together, this made partnering with @HollyLanePhD @UFLiteracy a natural fit
Still a long way to go, but we've finally started growing the team and I'm really excited about what's to come
Project Read retweeted
This linkedin post from a principal whose school uses @ProjectReadAI tutor made my day!
When we started Project Read AI in early 2023, we had two theses:
1) thoughtfully-applied AI could level up evidence-based literacy instruction for students and teachers
2) our tiny team (2-3 folks) could lean into internal efficiencies from AI to stay tiny and reduce overhead. we could then offer free and/or extremely affordable plans for schools at scale.
Besides the possibilities of what we could build together, this made partnering with @HollyLanePhD @UFLiteracy a natural fit
Still a long way to go, but we've finally started growing the team and I'm really excited about what's to come