Sown To Grow is a K-12 education technology company founded in 2015 and designed by former educators, including a co-founder who previously worked as a middle school administrator. The firm's platform is built around weekly student check-ins and reflections, using emoji-based emotional check-ins and written reflections, with teachers providing personalised support and coaching in response. Its work sits within the K-12 and school district sectors in the United States, where it partners with schools and districts across 40 states.
The product set extends beyond classroom check-ins. Administrator dashboards provide school leaders and district administrators with real-time, actionable insights into student well-being trends. A separate alerting feature applies natural language processing and machine learning to identify reflections that may indicate a student needs additional support; such alerts are manually reviewed by trained professionals before educators are notified. The broader technical work spans natural language processing, machine learning, student well-being analytics and real-time dashboards and insights.
The company reports research-validated outcomes, including significant gains in student sense of belonging, self-management, self-awareness and social awareness. The platform is aligned with MTSS and PBIS frameworks. Recognition includes the District Administration Top EdTech Products Award and acknowledgement at the FETC conference.
