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We combine proven curriculum principles with world class interactive design to make meaningful practice something students want to come back to, not something they struggle through.\nWe support what teachers, schools, and parents are already doing by increasing student engagement with high quality, standards aligned practice that reinforces classroom learning. That’s why we’re building:\nFor students: Rewarding and motivating learning experiences that meet students where they are to build real academic proficiency.\nFor educators: Tools that fit naturally into instruction and help students stay engaged while reducing teacher workload.\n For parents: Activities that help your kid catch up or get ahead, build confidence, and minimize homework battles, whether learning at school or at home.\nWe are committed to helping every person maximize their potential and live a life of meaning. It’s a difficult problem that requires brilliant people and tremendous effort over time.\nIf you want to use your skills to make a difference for the world, we're seeking an experienced educator and learning designer to help build our English Language Arts (ELA) product from the ground up. As a Senior ELA Learning Designer, you'll combine deep classroom teaching expertise with digital product experience to craft engaging pedagogy, practice exercises, and assessments that bring our virtual teacher (\"the Guide\") to life. This role sits at the intersection of learning science, instructional design, and product development. 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