Our Mission: Transform K-3 Reading Education
We believe every kindergarten through 3rd grade student deserves to fall in love with reading. PageUp Reading combines the proven effectiveness of accelerated reader programs with modern gamification and AI technology to create an engaging learning experience that kids love.
Our Story
PageUp Reading was born from a simple observation: traditional reading assessment tools were designed decades ago, before we understood the power of gamification in education. While these tools served their purpose, they often felt like work rather than play to young learners.
Our founders, experienced educators and technologists, saw an opportunity to reimagine reading assessment for the digital age. They envisioned a platform that would:
- Make reading comprehension assessment feel like playing a game
- Provide instant feedback and progress tracking for students, teachers, and parents
- Use AI to create personalized learning experiences
- Be accessible and affordable for all schools and families
- Focus specifically on the critical K-3 years when reading foundations are built
Today, PageUp Reading serves thousands of students across the United States, helping them build stronger reading skills while having fun. Our platform has been used in diverse classrooms, from urban public schools to rural homeschool cooperatives, proving that engaging technology can democratize access to quality reading education.
Our Core Values
Student-Centered Design
Every feature we build starts with the question: "Will this help students love reading more?" We prioritize engagement, accessibility, and age-appropriate design in everything we do.
Teacher Empowerment
We believe teachers are the heroes of education. Our tools are designed to save teachers time, provide valuable insights, and give them more opportunities to do what they do best: teach.
Accessibility for All
Quality reading education should be available to every child, regardless of their school's budget or geographic location. We strive to make our platform affordable and inclusive.
Our Impact
"PageUp Reading transformed my classroom. My students actually get excited about taking reading quizzes, and I can see their progress in real-time. It's been a game-changer for our literacy program."— Sarah Martinez, 2nd Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
Meet Our Team
Our team combines decades of education experience with cutting-edge technology expertise. We're educators, developers, designers, and parents who share a passion for helping children succeed in reading.
Want to Join Our Mission?
We're always looking for passionate educators and technologists who want to make a difference in K-3 reading education.
View Open PositionsResearch-Based Approach
PageUp Reading is built on decades of reading research and educational best practices. Our approach incorporates proven methodologies:
Gamification Theory
We apply game design principles like points, badges, and progress tracking to make reading assessment intrinsically motivating for young learners.
Accelerated Reader Research
Our quiz methodology builds on the proven success of AR programs while modernizing the experience with AI-generated questions and adaptive difficulty.
Reading Comprehension Science
Our questions target key comprehension skills identified by reading researchers: main idea, details, inference, vocabulary, and sequence.
Formative Assessment
Real-time feedback and progress tracking help teachers adjust instruction based on student performance and reading growth patterns.
Ready to Transform Reading in Your Classroom?
Join thousands of educators who are already using PageUp Reading to engage their K-3 students