Project Read builds cutting-edge early literacy tools for teachers and students. Decodable Generator, AI Tutor and @UFLiteracy Portal
Joined July 2023
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Jun 3
Two weeks ago we launched Spelling Mode in the Project Read Tutor, and the response from classrooms has been incredible.
Spelling Mode is the first digital tool to analyze student spelling via touchscreen down to the letter-sound correspondence, built in collaboration with the @UFLiteracy team and aligned to the UFLI scope and sequence.
Encoding has a symbiotic relationship with decoding, and is where so many students struggle.
We think this is a fundamentally shift in how digital tools can support emerging readers and spellers.
Demo here:
projectread.ai/tools/spellin…
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How it works:
1. A target word is read aloud with a kid-friendly definition
2. The student writes it on screen with finger, stylus, or keyboard
3. The Tutor maps their attempt into Elkonin boxes
4. Students get targeted, phoneme-level feedback and advance once they've shown proficiency on their current UFLI lesson
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Jun 3
New users can sign up and set up your classroom at projectread.ai to get started with a free trial
Want to try a demo first?
projectread.ai/tools/spellin…
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Project Read retweeted
Mar 29
It was a joy to join my friends @ValContessePhD and @HollyLanePhD in Gainesville this week.
We shared how are @ProjectReadAI and @UFLiteracy are narrowly tailoring AI to specific use cases that truly support teachers with some of the thorniest challenges in phonics instruction:
1) spelling analysis,
2) small group planning and
3) increasing/individualizing student practice
Mar 27
Celebrating @ailiteracyday at UF reminded us of something important: the more advanced our technology gets, the more irreplaceable the human touch becomes. If we want these new tools to meaningfully improve education, human connection has to stay front and center.
ALT Two attendees of the National AI Literacy Day @ UF smile while looking at something that is off camera, presumably an academic research poster.
ALT A group shot of participants in the panel on Perspectives on the Future of Learning Technologies during the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. The entire group is listening attentively while a man wearing a blue and white checkered shirt speaks into a microphone.
ALT A UF College of Education student proudly stands next to his academic poster, with his arms crossed. Behind him is the brightly colored Curiosidad mural by Don Rimx.
ALT Jennifer Womble from FETC gives the keynote at the National AI Literacy Day @ UF conference. She is wearing a navy blazer and speaking enthusiastically in the Norman Conference Center.
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Project Read retweeted
NEW FREEBIE 🚨
We teamed up with @projectreadai to bring you the Gentle Cindy Notebook — a 50-page printable full of engaging activities to help students practice the Gentle Cindy rule!
What’s inside:
✨ 3 decodable passages (short, standard, and long)
⏱ A 1-minute ORF fluency passage teacher evaluation sheet
🧠 Comprehension questions
🎲 Roll & Read game
🎯 Gentle Cindy Bingo
🖼 Plus an IMSE Gentle Cindy poster
Perfect for small groups, centers, or extra fluency practice.
Grab the freebie and start building confidence with Gentle Cindy! 📖
imse.com/digital-resources/?…
#IMSE #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #PhonicsFun #TeacherFreebie
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Jan 26
A message on where we stand, and how we are offering support to families and educators with students learning from home.
tinyurl.com/projectreadschol…
Please share with any families or educators you know whose children could benefit.
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Jan 26
Thank you @UFLiteracy, @HollyLanePhD and @ValContessePhD for collaborating on a webinar this Wed at 7:30 pm ET.
Supporting Readers at Home: Tools and Strategies for Remote Learning
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Project Read retweeted
Jan 12
Last year I received an email from a teacher that I won't ever forget. I'm excited to bring you that story directly from the teacher who shared it, over a live conversation.
Register here:
lnkd.in/ei-YEkhb
2nd grade teacher Cristie Worthington shares the story of her classroom, and how Project Read's AI Tutor drove transformational literacy growth and self-confidence of her students.
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19 Dec 2025
Breaking news: Project Read has landed a major free agent signing.
MaryKate Lyons brings elite elementary classroom experience and district-level support skills to our Customer Success position group. Sources confirm Lyons has stepped seamlessly into supporting schools.
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Project Read retweeted
8 Dec 2025
this is cool!
you might want to checkout @ProjectReadAI ,especially the AI Tutor.
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Project Read retweeted
26 Nov 2025
We chat with @vivramak of @ProjectReadAI about the power—and limits—of AI in literacy instruction. From decodables to equity, this one’s packed with insights.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4iFcla1
📺 Watch: bit.ly/48h4FFN
#AIinEducation #ScienceOfReading #EdTech
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Project Read retweeted
26 Nov 2025
Choosing to partner with @vivramak and @ProjectReadAI was one of the best decisions we've made. They are in it for all the right reasons, which means the world to us at @UFLiteracy!
26 Nov 2025
This linkedin post from a principal whose school uses @ProjectReadAI tutor made my day!
When we started Project Read AI in early 2023, we had two theses:
1) thoughtfully-applied AI could level up evidence-based literacy instruction for students and teachers
2) our tiny team (2-3 folks) could lean into internal efficiencies from AI to stay tiny and reduce overhead. we could then offer free and/or extremely affordable plans for schools at scale.
Besides the possibilities of what we could build together, this made partnering with @HollyLanePhD @UFLiteracy a natural fit
Still a long way to go, but we've finally started growing the team and I'm really excited about what's to come
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Project Read retweeted
26 Nov 2025
This linkedin post from a principal whose school uses @ProjectReadAI tutor made my day!
When we started Project Read AI in early 2023, we had two theses:
1) thoughtfully-applied AI could level up evidence-based literacy instruction for students and teachers
2) our tiny team (2-3 folks) could lean into internal efficiencies from AI to stay tiny and reduce overhead. we could then offer free and/or extremely affordable plans for schools at scale.
Besides the possibilities of what we could build together, this made partnering with @HollyLanePhD @UFLiteracy a natural fit
Still a long way to go, but we've finally started growing the team and I'm really excited about what's to come
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10 Feb 2025
Thank you for sharing @stacy_darrow Yes, our AI Tutor that listens to students read out loud and provides real-time phonics instruction, is free for the remainder of this school year!
30 Jan 2025
Thank you @ProjectReadAI for extending your #freeai tutor for all teachers after the release of NAEP scores. Educators, please check this out if you have not. #literacyforall #explicitphonics #sor
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Project Read retweeted
5 Nov 2024
To wrap up our literacy block, we tried @ProjectReadAI ‘s new language game generator!
Today we used language bingo as a fun connection activity - while also aligning perfectly with our @UFLiteracy lesson!
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Project Read retweeted
27 Oct 2024
Recently got a note that moved me from a teacher with a high % of ELLs. She is using our AI tutor in her classroom. Resharing with her permission.
She has now rostered parents and guardians of her students who want to learn to read English as well!!
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