Sparktop.org was an American website catering children and teenagers with learning disabilities, especially dyslexia. It was established by Schwab Learning before its rights were handed over to The Professor Garfield Foundation.
History Sparktop was created in October 2003 by Charles R. Schwab, who has dyslexia, and was the owner of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation through its Schwab Learning unit. It was set up largely for an 8-12 demographic that had learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or ADHD.Executive Life; In Learning Hurdles, Lessons for Success Content mostly included advice from mentors and specialistsINTERNET INSIDER. (2004, Apr 19). Columbus Dispatch By October 2007, the site attracted 4 million visits from over 140 countries.COOL CAT AIMS TO SPUR READING. (2007). Reading Today, 25(2), 28.
In December 2007, The Professor Garfield Foundation (owned by Jim Davis) announced its intent to acquire Sparktop from Schwab Learning, as the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation announced in September that it would change its model from a free one to a grant-driven one.Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation Selects Transition Partners for Schwab Learning. (2007, Dec 11). PR Newswire By 2008, almost a year into the acquisition, it had a team of five contractors; all content was uploaded with prior review.Professor Garfield Foundation
The site closed on March 28, 2014. Its main page was replaced by a disclaimer redirecting users to the PGF website, where most of its activities migrated, causing the end of Sparktop as an independent website.Sparktop Goodbye!
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