BookNook

Mission

Our mission is to ensure every student has an equal chance to excel through our research-driven instructional materials and consistent tutor relationships. Committed to continuous growth, we navigate the learning framework with innovation, equity, and boundless opportunities for each student's pathway to success.

Program Description

BookNook’s synchronous online learning platform is designed to help schools easily implement high-impact tutoring for K–8 students. Choose between our In-house Delivery option—where your teachers tap into our platform to deliver small-group reading instruction, or our Virtual Tutor Service option—where our highly trained tutors provide expert instruction at scale. With BookNook’s standards-aligned lessons and engaging content, we accelerate learning as students become confident readers.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Technology Platform
Year Started
2016
Headquarter Location (City, State)
San Francisco, California
States of Operation
Virtual
Most recent number of students served
65,000
Subject Offered
Math,
Reading
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade
Languages Offered
English
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%, Asian 6%, Black or African American 20%, Hispanic or Latino 17%, and White 56%.
Setting
During School
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4.
Number of Sessions Per Week
One day per week, Two days per week, and Three days per week.
Number of Minutes Per Session
30 minutes or less
Number of Weeks Per Program
7-12 weeks, 13-20 weeks, and 20-38 weeks.
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

To support scheduling, Sharing at-home support suggestions, and Family/Caregiver survey.

Organization Type
For Profit
Customer Type
District
Nonprofit
School
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher, Pre-Service Teacher, and K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide.
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
Yes
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
Yes
Contact Name
Allison Maudlin
Contact Email

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