The Utah-based, kindergarten-prep program, Upstart, is being offered to every kid who registers for free. Upstart is primarily an online reading program, but it also has lessons in math, science and emotional development. Kim Fischer, spokesperson for Waterford which runs the program, said it has been offered to Utah families for free in the past through state funding, but there is not always enough to cover every eligible student. “This year, despite what the state gives us, if we go over that number, we're going to pull from philanthropic funds to make sure that we can reach as many four-year-olds as we can,” Fischer said.