Every child should have a tutor.
Most children never get one-to-one help with reading, writing and arithmetic. We're building Nlit to change that.
The numbers
Most American fourth graders aren't proficient in reading or maths.
Tutoring is one of the most reliable ways to help.
31% of fourth graders read proficiently, and four in ten read below the most basic level.
Source: The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024 reading results.
Only 50% of second graders assessed were on grade level in maths in spring 2025.
Source: The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024 mathematics results.
Across 89 randomized trials, tutoring consistently improved how much children learned, most of all in the earliest grades.
Source: Nickow, Oreopoulos and Quan, American Educational Research Journal, 2024.
Today
Already in the hands of families.
Families in Boston are using Nlit today through our invitation-only pilot. We’re building with them, refining the tutor before welcoming more families.
The people behind Nlit
Exceptional teaching should be a right.
We're building Nlit because a child's education shouldn't depend on how well they fit the system. We're starting with reading, writing and arithmetic, and working toward teaching that adapts to each child.
Manuel Hanna
Co-founder
Full-stack and AI engineer. Northeastern University.
Charles Hanna
Co-founder
Engineer. Saint Joseph University (USJ).
Light for every mind.