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Vector EHS Management helps schools track health/safety incidents, hazards and trends

Vector EHS Management, is an incident management system that helps K-12 schools and districts record and manage safety incidents, identify trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and save time. Th...

IM 9–12 Math is a problem-based core curriculum for high school learners

IM 9–12 Math™ certified by Illustrative Mathematics is a problem-based core curriculum designed to address content and practice standards to foster learning for all. The teacher-tested, resear...

Transformational social-emotional support – delivered with an abundance of care

EmpowerU’s proven approach to social-emotional learning helps students replace anxiety and depression with resilience and confidence. As active participants in their wellness journey, students c...

A game-based early literacy screener that predicts potential for dyslexia in pre-readers

EarlyBird transforms students’ lives through the early detection of reading difficulties, including dyslexia. Developed at Boston Children’s Hospital in partnership with faculty at the Florida...

An out-of-the-box STEM learning solution built around a fully programmable humanoid robot

Marty introduces foundation concepts in programming, such as sequencing and the relationship between instructions and operations.  As a physical tool, Marty helps kids see concrete results from ...

High-impact tutoring for learning acceleration powered by live, 1:1 online tutoring

FEV Tutor delivers live 1:1 online tutoring to support individual student needs and drive measured achievement gains. FEV Tutor partners with K-12 educators to provide those students with the ...

A math learning app that helps students and parents master problem solving

With over 220 million downloads and millions of problems solved per month, Photomath is the world’s most-used math learning app on a mission to transform learning and help every student succeed....

The leading classroom observation platform using teaching videos to support professional development

The Edthena video observation platform enables teachers and coaches to participate in collaborative professional learning. Coaches and colleagues can easily provide feedback, aligned to the sc...

The only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage tool designed for education

Vivi is the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage tool designed for education. They help IT help teachers help students with classroom technology that enhances collaboration, contro...

Connecting What Matters

  Abre’s mission is to open learning communities by connecting what matters. Through consolidated solutions and meaningful connections, Abre ignites the  aha moments  that open the future fo...

Alma is a comprehensive student information system for schools and districts

Schools and districts use Alma Student Information System (SIS) for comprehensive student information management, including admissions, scheduling, course management, reporting, staff and family...

MobileMind’s modern professional learning hub offers a simple, personalized, and convenient professional learning solution for schools

MobileMind’s personalized modern professional learning hub engages educators in efficient and differentiated micro-courses, celebrating learning and achievements along the way. Guided, in-app le...

Free “Learn-to-Read” 12-Hour Fully Narrated, Simulated, One on One Tutoring App

  The FUNetix® 12 Hour Reading App is a “Learn-to-Read” app that is the culmination of 18 years of working to battle the illiteracy crisis in America.  At the American Youth Literacy Foundatio...

The Young Inventors Club is Empowering Kids to Invent the Future

The Young Inventors Club  is a website destination ( https://ifnotyoubooks.com/inventors-club/ ) tied to a book series that brings the world of invention and inventors to young children. The ...

Brain-based, on-line 3-hour PD designed to help educators foster mental wellness.

Pathways: Educator-First Professional development programs are three-hour self-paced PD programs designed specifically for K-2, 3-5, and 6-12 educators to help them understand how to foster thei...

BrainWare builds attention, processing speed and memory skills that improve reading comprehension and academic performance

  BrainWare SAFARI is the most researched, comprehensive cognitive training program delivered online in the world. Winner of many awards, BrainWare SAFARI incorporates decades of proven clinic...

EdSERT Digital is an online social and emotional learning professional development program for educators

  EdSERT Digital, from Aperture Education, is an online social and emotional learning (SEL) professional development program for educators. The EdSERT (short for Educator Social-Emotional Refl...

Mind maps of history and the humanities in a multimedia-rich environment

  WisdomMaps work well as a stand-alone alternative to a text. And they work even better when paired with a text. The text helps students keep to the straight-and-narrow of the historical narr...

Empatico is a free digital platform for connecting children’s classrooms worldwide

Empatico is a free digital platform that empowers students and educators to connect their classrooms with others around the world. The non-profit organization gives kids the opportunity to learn...

SplashLearn is a game-based learning platform that strives to create fearless learners

SplashLearn is a game-based learning program that intelligently adapts to each child’s skill level and helps them master appropriate skills for Math and Reading at their own pace. Covering pre-k...


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