Founded in 2021 by two Virginia high schoolers, it states that its work encompasses "forging innovative partnerships with schools and civic society" and "engagement with elected officials and policymakers.

[4][5] Saphron Initiative operates a host of remote educational programs with volunteer youth tutors in sync with partnered Title I schools, ranging from after-school activities to gifted enrichment to supplemental learning for struggling students.

[8] In the past, Saphron Initiative has worked with American Federation of Teachers branch on efforts in favor of collective bargaining for educators, especially in Virginia.

[9] It has also backed the PRO Act for multiple consecutive legislative sessions as part of its support of expanded collective bargaining rights for teachers.

[14] Additionally, Saphron Initiative has partnered on ActionNetwork.org campaigns with Daily Kos and the Democracy for America Advocacy Fund, with focuses ranging from combatting school voucher legislation to supporting Universal Pre-K and the expansion of the Child Tax Credit.