In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, one startup is making waves with a bold mission to revolutionize how young minds learn to read. Ojje is redefining literacy education by combating one of the most pressing issues in education today—reading proficiency.
To do so, Ojje leverages groundbreaking technology to ensure every child can access the world of stories, at their own pace, in their own language. That transformative change is powered by a strategic partnership with MongoDB.
Meet Ojje: A vision beyond words
From electric cars to diabetes apps, Adrian Chernoff has been at the forefront of breakthrough innovations. Now, as the Founder and CEO of Ojje, he’s channeling his passion for invention and entrepreneurship into something deeply personal and universally important—literacy.
At its core, Ojje is an adaptive literacy learning platform that offers stories in 15 different reading levels, available in both English and Spanish. Grounded in the science of reading, it features elements like read-aloud functionality and dyslexia-friendly fonts to engage every learner. Ojje is not just a tool—it’s a gateway to personalized literacy education.
Ojje’s mission is to reach every learner by providing materials that are leveled, accessible, and engaging. By doing so, Ojje aims to vastly improve reading outcomes across K-12 education.
Solving a literacy crisis with innovative solutions
With literacy rates in the U.S. alarmingly low—almost 70% of low-income fourth grade students cannot read at a basic level according to the National Literacy Institute—Ojje’s mission couldn’t be more crucial. Chernoff and his team developed their platform in response to teachers’ complaints about the stark lack of appropriate reading materials available to students. Schools needed a tool that could effortlessly cater to varying reading abilities within a single classroom.
Ojje fills this gap by offering a dynamic platform that adapts to individual students’ needs, allowing educators to personalize instruction. The potential to genuinely connect with every student is realized through Ojje’s innovative use of technology.
Powered by MongoDB
At the root of every great tech innovation is an infrastructure that allows it to flourish. For Ojje, MongoDB is that foundation. As a startup, speed and adaptability are vital, and MongoDB’s flexible document model provides just that. It allows the Ojje team to launch rapidly, scale efficiently, and to handle a variety of data structures seamlessly—all without the cumbersome need for rigid schemas.
“MongoDB handles everything from structured data to student performance tracking, without unnecessary overhead,” Chernoff said. “The platform scales with our needs, and the built-in monitoring tools give our team confidence as usage grows.”
Why MongoDB? For Ojje, it was about the flexibility to handle educational content, ensure secure data handling for students, and to offer scalability for thousands of classrooms. MongoDB proved to be the perfect fit, offering a balance of adaptability and comprehensive data management.
Working with MongoDB also offered Ojje access to the MongoDB for Startups program, providing essential Atlas credits, valuable technical resources, and access to our vast network of partners. This support played a crucial role during Ojje’s developmental stages and early launch, helping to position the company for successful growth and innovation.
What’s next for Ojje?
With an eye towards broadening their impact, the Ojje team plans to expand its library to include STEM materials and engaging biographies, alongside enhancing existing content. Additionally, Ojje will introduce tools for educators to track each reader’s progress in real time, further personalizing instruction.
“We believe every student deserves the chance to love reading—and every teacher deserves tools that make that possible,” Chernoff said. “That’s why we’re building Ojje: To make literacy more accessible, engaging, and joyful. When students can learn to read and read to learn, it transforms not only their K–12 experience but their entire future.”
In an exciting development, Ojje will soon unveil Ojje at Home. This initiative aims to extend literacy support beyond the classroom, providing families with valuable resources to join their children on the journey to literacy.
Building a future where every child reads
Ojje’s combination of strategic foresight, cutting-edge technology, and genuine passion for educational impact make it a standout player in the education sector. By partnering with MongoDB, the company has created a robust, adaptive platform that not only meets the demands of today’s classrooms but is poised to address future literacy challenges.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so must our methods of teaching and learning. Ojje is leading the charge, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to love reading and reap the lifelong benefits it brings.
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