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Niels Hoven: Teaching Two Year-Olds to Read Like Second Graders

Sep 23, 2024 · 00:34:40
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  • Niels Hoven founded Mentava, an ambitious educational technology app teaching two-year-olds to read at second grade level, born from his commitment to accelerating K-12 education
  • Mentava gained unexpected viral momentum when an online critic's negative response became a sales catalyst, demonstrating the power of authentic engagement
  • Hoven positions Mentava within a larger story about growing frustration with the 'cult of lower standards' in education, tapping into shared parent concerns

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