Unlocking the great reader in every child
Our Why
Only one-third of students in America read at grade level. Our kids deserve better. By creating research-based literacy experiences alongside educators and communities—and using technology to make them widely accessible—we're working to ensure every child gets the support they need to become a successful reader.
The Research
Research tells us that readers across grades K-8 who do not exceed a certain decoding level – known as the decoding threshold – cannot access reading comprehension and won’t show growth in reading proficiency. We can change this. Read more about what we're learning.
The Solution
K–2 Literacy Tool
Magpie’s K–2 tool is already in classrooms nationwide, giving young readers year-round support building foundational literacy skills. In just 45-60 minutes per week, students engage with a blend of research-based instructional videos and interactive games that target the essential building blocks of early reading: phonemic awareness, decoding and encoding, word chaining, letter formation, high-frequency words, and meaningful reading practice.
3–8 Literacy Tool
Our next big leap – the 3-8 literacy tool for supporting advanced foundational skills – is currently being piloted with partner schools. Guided by insights from educators and students in communities across the country, this tool is being co-designed to ensure it meets the real needs of upper elementary and middle school learners. These collaborations are shaping our MVP and laying the foundation for a resource as impactful as our K–2 program.
Say Hello!
Is your school or organization interested in using our digital tools? Are you a parent or community member interested in learning more about our work? Send us a note to get started.
Who we are
We are a team of educators, researchers, and product developers on a mission to unlock the great reader in every child.
In the news
What's the state of literacy in America today, and how did we get here? Magpie founder Rebecca Kockler explains it all and envisions a path forward in this episode of "No One Is Coming To Save Us," the hit podcast that explores childcare in the United States.