Littera Education emerged in 2020 from a foundational belief held by its founder, Justin Serrano: that high-quality tutoring possesses the power to dramatically alter student outcomes for the better. Drawing upon decades of rich experience spanning the tutoring industry, leading a professional learning business for Title I schools, and holding leadership roles in major ed-tech companies focused on assessment, data analytics, and learning management, Serrano identified a critical gap. Traditional tutoring models, despite their effectiveness, were often inaccessible to the students who stood to gain the most, largely due to prohibitive costs and the immense operational challenges of implementation within a school environment. This realization became the catalyst for Littera's journey, a mission to empower school systems to create and manage tutoring programs that are not only effective but also equitable and accessible for every student in need.
The company's narrative is one of rapid growth and impactful partnerships, moving from a nascent idea to a leader in the academic support space in just a few years. An essential figure in this journey has been Dr. Janet Wilson, who brought nearly four decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent to the team. This blend of deep educational insight and technological innovation allowed Littera to build a comprehensive platform that goes beyond simple virtual classrooms. The Littera Tutoring Management System was designed as a seamless extension of a school's existing ecosystem, integrating with their curriculum and assessment data. This approach ensures that tutoring isn't an isolated intervention but a connected part of the student's learning path. By focusing on creating consistent relationships between students and their tutors and providing data-driven insights, Littera has cultivated a solution that addresses the whole child, fostering not just academic gains but also the confidence that comes from having a dedicated mentor. Today, Littera partners with districts nationwide, continuing its mission to unlock every student's potential through personalized, high-impact tutoring.