
Litnerd: Live-streamed actors teach 37M kids to read, blending tech with education.
Litnerd was founded with the mission to revolutionize K-5 reading education by integrating live-streamed actors into the classroom. The company aims to address the literacy gap among elementary school students in America, where 42% of students cannot read proficiently by 4th grade. Litnerd offers a unique online reading program that combines live performances, ebooks, and comprehensive lesson plans to make reading engaging and effective. Their market focus is on the $20 billion spent annually by schools on reading and supplemental education programs.
Notable affiliated individuals include experts in both education and technology sectors, although specific names are not provided. Litnerd has achieved significant milestones, including becoming a contracted vendor with the largest education systems in the country. The company's innovative approach has the potential to impact 37 million elementary students, aiming to improve literacy rates through an engaging blend of technology and traditional education methods.

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Litnerd was founded in 2020.
Litnerd's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.
Litnerd's most recent funding round was for $1.5M (USD) in September 2021.
As of Sep 20, 2021, Litnerd has raised a total of $1.6M (USD).
Litnerd has 9 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.