#ReadingComprehension – Newman Global Initiative

Expanding Horizons: What’s New on the Hummingbird Platform

by NICOLE NEWMAN September 23, 2026September 23, 2026No Comments

Building on the tremendous momentum of the Hummingbird Platform, we have introduced several key updates to enhance reading comprehension. Users can now choose from three passage length tiers, access targeted SAT reading comprehension practice, and utilize a bilingual French and English option. These enhancements significantly expand our platform’s capabilities. Looking ahead, we are currently conducting …

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 …