To create a world where everyone can become a confident and successful reader.
67% of American 4th graders are failing in reading. Literacy rates in the US and Canada are declining each year. Recent school closures have only made the problem worse.
Parents and educators are frustrated trying to meet the demands of their jobs each day. They're looking for simple and effective tools to help children succeed.
Children have become less motivated to read for fun. There are many things competing for their attention. Our educational tools need to meet them where they're at in an engaging and fun way.
QuestRead is a mobile reading game designed to increase motivation and achievement for elementary-aged children (K-5). They play the game by reading books -earning in-game rewards and real-world prizes.
Several years ago, I worked as a private tutor for a 5th grade boy with dyslexia. His reading level was four grades behind, and his school wasn't helping him. His parents pulled him out to work with me in the mornings instead of sitting in class.
I experimented with various approaches, and eventually discovered that he made progress when I let him read books about topics he liked, when he read out loud to me, and when I rewarded him for reaching certain reading milestones.
Within 3 months, he was reading on grade level. And most importantly, his self-confidence soared.
Experiences like this and learnings from graduate school shaped how I viewed reading instruction. Furthermore, I discovered technology's power to motivate and engage children in the learning experience.
This and more led me to founding QuestRead. Watch my founder story intro to hear more.
One thing we all have in common: we're passionate about using a research-based and fun approach to improving literacy outcomes for people everywhere.
Thanks to the organizations partnering with us on our journey.
