Dear Friends of Multitudes,

It’s been an exciting few months sharing the Multitudes universal screening platform with districts across California—from Shasta to Mammoth, large and small, rural and urban—broadening our reach to reflect all of this incredible state.

Multitudes is a true success story—proof that high-quality research can translate into real-world impact. I couldn't be prouder of this team—professional, passionate, enthusiastic, compassionate, resourceful, and fun. I wake up every day with joy and excitement to collaborate with our staff AND partners. We’re deeply grateful to all who have welcomed us, shared feedback, and helped shape Multitudes into an increasingly effective and equitable tool.

This spring, our team participated in over 150 screener selection events and welcomed thousands of educators to our introductory webinars, with adopters now in nearly fifty California counties. It has been an honor getting to know so many of you.

Our incredible School Success Team is actively enrolling new school sites for fall 2025 implementation. We deeply appreciate the thoughtful preparation underway across the state to support a smooth rollout of California’s universal screening mandate. If your district is interested in trialing or adopting Multitudes, the time is now—we’ll help you every step of the way. Visit our website to sign up, and we’ll be in touch with next steps!

Wishing you a wonderful end of the spring term,

— Francesca Pei, Multitudes COO

This year’s beta testing of our platform—conducted in partnership with over 200 schools—allowed us to work closely with educators to fine-tune Multitudes based on real-world use. From streamlining assessment flows to making navigation more intuitive for both students and teachers, every update reflects careful listening and deliberate design.

From day one, our goal has been to build a sturdy, flexible, and easy-to-use platform that is informed by the realities of classroom practice. Thanks to all of the teachers who participated in this research - your feedback has had a direct, positive impact on educators and students across the state. We are ready to scale statewide this fall!

Here are just a few of the enhancements made in response to your feedback:

Simpler Class & Grade Selection

Fewer Clicks During Tasks

Clearer Pause & Resume Process

Smarter Navigation in Student Results

More Accessible Spelling Task

We’re deeply grateful to our partners for helping shape a tool that is both innovative and classroom-ready!

—Elise

The Multitudes School Success Team was created to help LEAs meet the June 30 deadline for screener selection, as well as onboarding, trials, and training. These team leads manage, track, and support new districts, ensuring a smooth and straightforward journey from initial inquiry to full implementation.

The team offers expert user support through dedicated account managers, providing schools and districts with training, technical assistance, and help with secure rostering and data management.

Clockwise from top left: Elise Brenner, Mariah Pospisil, Sharon Sanhotra, Eli Phipps, Meredith Kalmes, and Lilian Constanza-Ayala.

Multitudes is proud to partner with the Gary Payton II Foundation and Mobilize Love through the Wellness Truck! The Wellness Truck (pictured above with volunteers and participants) is a colorful mobile pop-up expanding our outreach to share essential resources and information about early literacy development and brain health.

Last month, the Wellness Truck made a special stop at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Sausalito Marin City, engaging students, families, and staff in a community event focused on reading and learning. The truck does more than raise visibility, it also provides dedicated space for universal screening— a boon for schools where space is precious. Multitudes Ambassador Andrea Hartsough is co-leading the partnership into new territories and hopes that the truck will "bridge the bay" during implementation next fall, "I'm excited to bring GPII energy to Oakland!"

The Gary Payton II Foundation and Mobilize Love are helping to expand access and drive meaningful conversations about the importance of universal screening for reading-based challenges.

From the Multitudes Socials