Scholar Education has raised $2 million in seed funding from strategic industry partners, technology investors such as OneSixOne Ventures, and existing shareholders. The company will use the funding to improve its products, expand partnerships, and strengthen its clinical and educational support.
The new funding will help Scholar Education grow across Florida and enter additional markets. The financing marks a new stage for the company as it expands its education technology and support services.
Scholar Education’s platform currently serves more than 20,000 teachers and students. Its BaxterBot gives students personalized academic support during the school day and adjusts learning materials based on their reading level and individual learning needs.
The company’s second digital assistant, PAWfessor Bruce, helps teachers with tasks such as lesson planning, grading, and tracking student accommodations. Together, the tools are designed to make learning more personalized and help teachers manage their daily work.
“This funding allows us to take on America’s special education crisis,” founder and CEO Ed Buckley said. “What started in the classroom for us is now growing to help the families waiting months, spending thousands of dollars to get help, and also ensuring schools and teachers have the tools they need to provide the best support for students.”
“Special education remains one of the most fragmented systems families have to navigate,” co-founder and President Marlee Strawn said. “Parents, teachers, evaluators, and schools often operate in separate systems with limited coordination.”
Scholar is building technology that can support more parts of the education and support process. This includes student evaluations, checking eligibility, providing accommodations, tracking progress, and offering ongoing support.
The company is also expanding beyond tools for teachers and students. Its technology is being designed to support families and clinical professionals, giving them better tools to manage and support students’ individual needs.
