Paper provides a personalized tutoring platform that offers 24/7 access to academic support, enabling students to ask questions, prepare for exams, and submit assignments. The system enhances learning outcomes through customized, state-aligned tutoring and detailed performance reporting, addressing the need for equitable educational resources in K-12 settings.
Funding
$269.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many K-12 students lack equitable access to personalized academic support outside of school hours, hindering their ability to ask questions, prepare for exams, and submit assignments with confidence. Traditional tutoring options are often expensive and inaccessible to students from low-income families or those lacking transportation.
Solution
Paper provides a digital educational support system that partners with school districts to offer unlimited, 24/7 access to trained tutors across a variety of subjects. The platform enables students to receive personalized, inquiry-based support, build foundational skills, and explore future academic and career pathways. By integrating directly with school systems, Paper ensures that all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have equitable access to academic assistance and resources, fostering self-directed learning and improving academic outcomes. The platform also offers interactive tools for independent practice and resources for college and career readiness.
Target Audience
Paper primarily targets K-12 school districts seeking to provide equitable, cost-effective, and impactful academic support to all students, as well as administrators, teachers, and families looking to enhance learning outcomes and promote student success.
Features
- 24/7 online tutoring support in multiple subjects and languages
- Inquiry-based learning approach that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Secure platform that protects student data and privacy
- Integration with school district systems for seamless access and reporting
- Interactive tools for building fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math skills
- Resources for academic planning, career exploration, and work-based learning
- Review Center for feedback on written assignments
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Chrome extension for easy access