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The Juice Named Finalist in District Administration's Top EdTech Products of 2025!
January 2025
The Juice Named Finalist in District Administration’s Top EdTech Products of 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce that The Juice has been named a finalist in District Administration’s prestigious Top EdTech Products of 2025 contest!
This recognition highlights the impact we’re making in classrooms across the country by transforming the way students engage with reading and current events.
We’re providing a modern approach to literacy that helps teachers engage students in daily reading practice while improving nonfiction comprehension skills.
The Juice offers daily articles and informational texts tailored to multiple reading levels, making it easier than ever for teachers to anchor academic lessons to real-world topics. Whether it’s a discussion on climate change in a science class or the examination of civic life in a social studies class, The Juice keeps students informed and excited to learn.
But what truly sets The Juice apart is the enthusiastic feedback from both students and educators. Teachers love how intuitive and user-friendly the platform is, allowing them to easily search, assign, and assess articles that align with their lesson plans. Our formative assessment tools help track student progress, providing actionable data to improve engagement and comprehension.
Students love the interactive format that doesn’t feel like a typical learning platform. By connecting the classroom to relevant current events, The Juice sparks conversations that make learning come alive.
We’re honored by this recognition and remain committed to supporting teachers and students with innovative resources that drive reading growth and real-world learning. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to enhance The Juice platform!
Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Highlights Summer Success with The Juice
December 2024
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County made headlines on 25 WPBF News as CEO Jaene Miranda shared the incredible achievements of their summer reading program. Designed to combat the “summer slump” and improve literacy, the program leveraged The Juice as a key resource to help club members reach their reading goals.
Each day, students read five engaging current events articles from The Juice and completed ELA-aligned reading comprehension questions. By focusing on relevant, real-world topics, the program kept students excited and motivated to read throughout the summer. This daily practice helped improve literacy skills and ensured students returned to school ready to excel.
“The Juice is a journalistic take on learning how to read” said Jaene Miranda, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. It helps students work on comprehension skills while reading relevant news that kids are interested in.
This success of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County demonstrates the strength of using meaningful, accessible content to make reading a daily habit for students. We’re thrilled to have played a role in such a transformative program and look forward to continuing to empower young readers with The Juice!
The Juice Wins the Prestigious National Parenting Product (NAPPA) Award
October 2024
We are thrilled to announce that The Juice has been awarded the National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA), a significant recognition from parents across the nation. This honor shows that parents repeatedly trust The Juice to enhance their children’s reading journey, making it a top choice for families everywhere.
The Juice has become a parent favorite for its ability to engage children with news articles and informational texts that are not only fun but also relevant to their everyday lives. Whether parents want to teach current events or improve their child’s understanding of the world, The Juice provides fresh, daily content that captures kids’ attention while promoting essential literacy skills.
The Juice continues to stand out among parents because we deliver articles that are accessible to children of all reading levels. This adaptability supports a range of reading strategies and helps children feel confident and motivated as they encounter new information. The Juice encourages kids to think critically by engaging them in discussions about current events, enhancing their critical thinking process and overall comprehension.
Parents also love how The Juice integrates vocabulary development activities and supports comprehension strategies that help children strengthen their foundational literacy skills.
The Juice app makes it easy for families to access content that boosts learning while keeping it fun. It empowers parents to take charge of their child’s education, stay informed, and improve reading skills at the same time.
We’re incredibly proud to receive the NAPPA award and we’re happy to be a leading resource for children’s literacy development. By combining real-world content with accessible reading levels, we’re helping kids grow into confident readers and thinkers — one article at a time.
The Juice Team Discusses the Connection Between Literacy and Mental Health on A Healthy Conversation Podcast
September 2024,
Our very own Brendan Kells, VP of Education, and Dr. Cristofer Slotoroff, Pedagogy & Partnerships Manager, recently sat down with Stephen M. Woods and Jeffrey Barkin from the *A Healthy Conversation* podcast to explore a critical topic: the relationship between literacy and mental health. During this insightful conversation, they talked about the growing literacy gaps in our country and how these gaps impact students’ confidence, self-image, and overall mental well-being.
As Brendan and Dr. Slotoroff discussed, literacy isn’t just about reading — it’s deeply connected to critical thinking and neurological brain development. When students struggle with low literacy, they often experience a drop in self-confidence, which can contribute to mental health challenges. The Juice combats this by providing leveled, engaging ELA news articles and informational texts that help students not only improve their reading skills but also build a stronger sense of self-worth.
Our team shared how using The Juice to teach current events through accessible and relevant articles helps students feel more connected to the world around them. This connection boosts their engagement and motivation, fostering a positive learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom. By addressing both literacy and mental health, The Juice is committed to empowering students to feel confident and capable, ensuring they’re not only learning but thriving.
For more on how literacy impacts mental health and how The Juice is helping to close the literacy gap, listen to the full segment at the link below.
We know mental health suffers when students lose confidence.
We talked about literacy gaps in our country and the correlation between literacy, critical thinking, and neurological brain development.
Listen to the full segment at the link below for more details about the ties between literacy and mental health.
Boosting Adult Literacy in Milwaukee
August 2024, 620 WTMJ
Our partnership with the Milwaukee County Federated Library System continues to develop as we help to combat low adult literacy rates in Milwaukee County — where 25% of adults read at a third grade level or below.
Learning to read is essential for life. From navigating your lease agreement to decoding the instructions on a prescription bottle, you can’t escape the need for literacy. The Juice empowers adults to improve their comprehension skills and learn about the world by accessing informative reading articles at a comfortable reading level.
Adult illiteracy is a vicious cycle. Parents who can’t read well often don’t read to their children when they’re young (one of the biggest determining factors in student reading success). Thus the cycle of illiteracy continues and is passed along to children. The Juice is building reading comprehension skills in adults across Milwaukee County and helping to break the cycle of illiteracy in families.
The Milwaukee County Federated Library System is offering all Milwaukee County residents a free subscription to The Juice (even if they don’t have a library card). For more information, watch the full video on 620 WTMJ or go to MCFLS’s “Read for Your Life” campaign page.
FOX6 Milwaukee Hosts Dr. Cris Slotoroff
July 2024, FOX6 Milwaukee
Lilli Montague Sits Down with Fox 5
July 2024, Fox5 Good Day Street Talk
The Juice for Families Featured in Mom Blog Society
July 2024, Mom Blog Society
The Juice Partners with Milwaukee County Federated Library System to Boost Adult Literacy
June 2024, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Launched My Business or Startup
March 2024, Authority Magazine
Tips to help your kid read in their free time
February 2024, News12 New Jersey
The Juice for Families aims to spark reading, education, conversation
January 2024, Techstination
The Juice for Families aims to get young people reading, learning and conversing. How? CEO Nathan Leight and VP Education Brendan Kells chat with Techstination’s Fred Fishkin.
We’ve got the juicy details on one of Miami’s hottest edtech startups. AWS thinks so, too.
January 2024, By Riley Kaminer, Refresh Miami
Towards the onset of the pandemic, Nathan Leight began to become preoccupied with how we are living in an increasingly polarized society.
The Juice Learning selected to participate in global AWS Education Accelerator
January 2024
The Juice Learning today announced it has been selected to participate in the global AWS Education Accelerator, a 10-week immersive experience for global EdTech startups that want to accelerate their go-to-market activities in the United States for the PK-12, higher education, and workforce education markets.
15 startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator
January 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports education technology (EdTech) startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes.
How Parents Can Play a Huge Role Increasing Literacy
November 2023, The Learning Counsel
With National Literacy Month upon us, I find myself reflecting on the unique role parents can play to inspire a lifelong love for reading in their children. As a career educator with 14 years of high school teaching experience, I have facilitated more than 1,000 parent-teacher conferences.
The Juice Learning Launches New Platform for Families
November 2023
The Juice Learning announces today the launch of its interactive learning platform for families (families.thejuicelearning.com). Based on its institutional product used by schools and community groups since 2021, The Juice Learning’s family product is a revolutionary way for kids to learn at home and on the go.
The Juice Named Top Teacher Pick for 2023
February 2023, Cult of Pedagogy
The Juice, a leader in middle and high school current events and reading comprehension, was selected by the Cult of Pedagogy as a 2023 edtech top pick for teachers. The annual list recognizes the best products in edtech that benefit education professionals, students, and teachers.
