Education technology company Ojje has unveiled an adaptive literacy system designed to transform reading instruction for K-12 students by offering personalized, scalable learning experiences. The platform addresses significant challenges in literacy education, where national data reveals alarming proficiency gaps. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 66% of 4th graders and 69% of 8th graders lack reading proficiency, while individual classrooms can span 9-11.6 grade levels in reading abilities, highlighting the critical need for adaptive solutions.
Ojje's platform delivers a growing library of short-form stories across 15 distinct reading levels in both English and Spanish, each featuring vivid illustrations, read-aloud support, and synchronized word highlighting grounded in the Science of Reading methodology. The system supports early literacy development through decodable texts aligned with the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) at https://education.ufl.edu/ufli/. Key features include time-saving tools for educators, actionable insights into student progress, and multi-modal accessibility that engages various learning styles. Stories are designed to be completed in 5-15 minutes, promoting consistent daily reading routines that build student stamina and comprehension.
A unique aspect is Ojje's proprietary Story Maker, which enables teachers to create curriculum-based content rapidly across all 15 reading levels in English and Spanish, add comprehension questions, and produce leveled audiobooks within approximately 15 minutes. The platform also addresses the needs of English Language Learners, who constitute 10.4% of public school students, by providing bilingual content that supports diverse linguistic backgrounds for more inclusive learning environments. CEO Adrian Chernoff emphasized the platform's mission to remove educational barriers and empower teachers to help every child thrive in their reading journey. Ojje represents a significant step toward personalized, technology-driven literacy education, offering a scalable solution to one of education's most pressing challenges as detailed in national assessments at https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/.
