#EdTech – Newman Global Initiative

Unlocking Potential: Empowering Young Learners Through AI with Project Butterfly Voice

by NICOLE NEWMAN May 2, 2025May 2, 2025No Comments

As part of our ongoing vision for inclusive education, my team and I are thrilled to continue building upon the Newman Global Initiative’s impactful “Project Butterfly.” The next phase, “Butterfly Voice,” will elevate this initiative even further through the integration of conversational AI. This innovative technology will not only enhance reading comprehension but also provide …

Battling the Reading Gap: Project Butterfly Takes Flight

by Ilaria DiBattista September 3, 2024No Comments

Reading struggles in early grades are more prevalent than we often acknowledge. A significant portion, around 20-30%, of young learners grapple with reading difficulties. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, my teammate Matthew Newman and I embarked on a journey to make a difference. Over 18 months ago, the concept of “Project Butterfly,” a free …