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Press4Kids
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Press4Kids

Press4Kids

News-O-Matic: Transforming K-8 literacy with engaging EdTech, boosting reading proficiency by 26%.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2012
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Press4Kids, founded with a mission to enhance literacy among K-8 students, offers News-O-Matic, an innovative educational technology platform. The company aims to transform reading habits by providing engaging, current event articles tailored for young readers. News-O-Matic is designed to be used both at home and in classrooms, targeting the $8.4 billion EdTech market and addressing the needs of over 40 million students in the U.S.

Notable for its significant impact on literacy, News-O-Matic has demonstrated a 26% improvement in reading proficiency in pilot classes. The platform's success has been driven by its interactive and engaging content, which students access on average four times a week. Press4Kids has garnered attention from educators and investors alike, contributing to its rapid growth and widespread adoption in schools across the country.

Press4Kids - Quick Facts

When was Press4Kids founded?

Press4Kids was founded in 2012.

Where is Press4Kids' headquarters located?

Press4Kids' headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Press4Kids' last funding round?

Press4Kids' most recent funding round was for $1M (USD) in April 2014.

How much has Press4Kids raised to-date?

As of Apr 10, 2014, Press4Kids has raised a total of $1M (USD).

How many employees does Press4Kids have?

Press4Kids has 7 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Press4Kids - Classification

Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Education
Main Product
  • Educational Software
Tags
  • Edtech
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
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NAICS
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives