Pros
Like most start-up organizations, there is a spark of joy that comes with diving into the work and the initial thrill of wanting to make a big splash in the world of education, tutoring and serving students in need. Folks at BookNook are truly dedicated to the mission and enjoy collaborating with each other and building relationships with educators. The organization strives to create a good work/life balance and create a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Cons
Unfortunately, the organization has struggled financially for the past few years. There were lofty goals that went unmet, new lines of business products/services where tons of resources were invested and lost, and key partnerships were ended due to unfulfilled "promised" expectations of services. The organization, like many EdTech companies, has conducted lay-offs, twice in the past 6 months. Leadership has changed often in the past few years and each new leader has struggled mightily to turn the ship, but it's difficult to right a ship that has already taken on so much water.