Allentown expands Course Mojo AI literacy pilot after positive classroom demo and early data
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District leaders showcased a Course Mojo pilot for sixth grade funded by Digital Promise Philanthropy ($45,754), reporting 1,048 participating students, 17 teachers, an average engagement rate of 92.5% and early increases in writing scores; board was shown a live classroom demo.
The Allentown School District presented early results and a classroom demonstration of Course Mojo, an AI‑assisted literacy platform, and confirmed plans to expand the pilot to grades 7 and 8 next year.
Director Rivera Smith said the board approved the sixth‑grade pilot on June 26, 2025, and that Digital Promise Philanthropy funded student licenses, professional development and in‑person coaching for the pilot with an estimated sponsored investment of $45,754. Mr. Kaufman and classroom teacher Miss Beshawski Thomas described how the tool provides in‑task, real‑time feedback aligned to the district’s StudySync curriculum.
District figures presented to the board show 1,048 sixth‑grade students and 17 teachers participating, more than 500 activities assigned since September, and an average student engagement rate of 92.5% on the platform. The administration said early teacher and student survey feedback has been positive: surveyed teachers reported that Course Mojo helped implement curriculum, respond to misconceptions and reduce workload; the district also reported increases in student writing scores though officials said the work continues through professional learning to meet target goals.
A live demo featured a sixth‑grade student, 'Lily,' interacting with the platform while her teacher described how Mojo’s transcripts and monitoring tools allow small‑group instruction and targeted coaching. Lily described how the tool helps explain answers and improve reading and typing skills, and her teacher said the product supports small‑group instruction and provides actionable transcripts and 'celebrations' for student progress during lessons.
Administration said the pilot is part of a national research partnership with Digital Promise and that Course Mojo will expand to grades 7 and 8 in the next school year; the pilot is being treated as research, with weekly data reviews and additional professional learning planned for January.