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We're not just teaching children to read. We're building a foundation for a brighter future.
Our Origin Story
Sharpen's journey began in 2019 when a group of passionate parents, educators, and researchers came together with a common goal: to give families new ways to identify reading challenges earlier than ever before and provide them with more equitable and affordable access to learning solutions. At the heart of our mission is our belief that all children deserve the opportunity to learn to read and that the predominant wait-to-fail model in the U.S. could be turned on its head. Research shows that the vast majority of kids can learn to read if given great instruction aligned with the Science of Reading early. We set about building a digital education platform that empowers parents to provide support at every stage of their child’s literacy journey.
Evidence Drives Everything We Do
Sharpen collaborates with world-class research universities including Yale University, University of Texas at Houston Health Center, and Brock University, to harness the highest quality research-driven learning solutions available.
Building Success Through Early Literacy
Research shows that identifying reading challenges early matters. Early awareness and early intervention leads to the best lifelong outcomes for children. That’s why we've developed a comprehensive early assessment and digitized a proven, high-outcome reading program fully aligned with the Science of Reading. Sharpen Reading is specifically designed to empower parents and tutors to teach to mastery and efficiently move kids to grade-level reading and beyond.
Empowering Parents, Guiding Futures
Our dedication to empower parents is at the core of what we do. Today, Sharpen supports parents in assessing and enhancing their child's literacy amidst limited school resources and potential reading delays, propelling them to a reading grade level and beyond. Through fully scripted and perfectly sequenced lessons that anyone can deliver after modest in-platform training, Sharpen partners with families to solve the reading crisis.
Meet the Experts
At Sharpen, we're more than just a company; we're a community of parents, educators, and researchers committed to unlocking the full potential of every child. We understand the challenges families face, and we're here to walk this path with you, offering unwavering support and expertise every step of the way.
Together, we'll inspire a love for reading and set the stage for a brighter future.
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BACKED BY RIGOROUS RESEARCH FROM
Brock University
UTHealth Houston
