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Teaching and learning tools for AP Courses, ACT, and SAT Exams

These research-based learning tools empower students to do their best in their AP® classes and on the SAT® and ACT® exams. We save teachers time and ensure educators have what they need to su...

Vocabulary.com’s award-winning adaptive engine and personalized instruction help learners systematically improve their vocabulary skills

Millions of students, teachers, and lifelong learners across the globe use Vocabulary.com to master words and build a better vocabulary. Educators use the platform's 16,500 learnable w...

BookFlix is a unique ebook library for Grades PreK–3 that pairs animated storybooks with nonfiction texts to inspire a love of reading and learning

Inspire a love of reading and learning with BookFlix for Grades PreK–3. This unique ebook library pairs animated storybooks with nonfiction texts to spark curiosity and build knowledge. Engage ...

K-12 English language development platform driving significant gains in Math and Science

Speak Agent is a research-based, K-12 English language development (ELD) platform that significantly impacts math, science, and ELD outcomes for all students, with a focus on serving historic...

Gamified digital learning experience designed to boost student collaboration and independent practice

Giant Steps is a new gamified digital learning experience designed to enable independent practice and collaborative learning. Launched in February 2023, Giant Steps is made for educators, by ed...

A 24/7, easy, effective way to report any concern, any time

Whether it’s bullying, discrimination, suicidal thoughts, or dangerous behavior, students face a variety of threats. STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP! , a product supplied to districts and schools that w...

Blueprint is a modular system designed to make engineering approachable for all students

Sphero Blueprint Build is a modular system of easy-to-handle mechanical engineering parts to teach middle and high school students diverse, scalable, and creative engineering and robotics con...

Empowering the next generation of global leaders through STEM education

STEAM Hub is a subscription-based online learning platform that allows students and teachers to explore the world of STEM. With courses in coding, robotics, video game design, web development, ...

Remind Tutoring is an online tutoring solution for students in grades 2-12

Remind Tutoring , offering one-on-one online learning support from experienced tutors, is the latest addition to the Remind platform, a two-way, streamlined communication platform that helps...

Forum eliminates language barriers and enables multiple people to converse with ease

Waverly Labs , Forum is a mobile and web-based app that helps unlimited numbers of people communicate with ease. Designed for use in lecturers, auditoriums, and theaters, as well as in-perso...

Breakout EDU gamifies learning to create an engaging and empowering experience for students of all grade levels

Breakout EDU’s library of educational games levels up classrooms into engaging, learner-centered experiences. With in-person kit-based experiences; and interactive, standards-aligned digital gam...

Reading motivation and tracking software proven to develop reading habits and literacy skills.

Beanstack uses community-wide reading challenges and proven gamification principles to motivate students to read and grow a school district's reading culture. Pairing our unique community...

ShareTheBoard instantly turns any whiteboard into an interactive teaching device

ShareTheBoard is whiteboard AI that enables educators to deliver a front-row experience to students - no matter where (or when) they're learning from - by instantly turning any whiteboar...

ReadSpeaker’s text-to-speech tools improve learner engagement and make content accessible to everyone

For over 20 years, ReadSpeaker has enabled text on websites and digital content to be read out loud, making content accessible, engaging and more comprehensible. More than 10,000 education an...

ABCmouse is the leading and most comprehensive digital learning program for children

Winner of numerous awards from national educational, parent, and media organizations, ABCmouse Early Learning Academy is the leading and most comprehensive digital early learning resource for c...

EK-12 online curriculum including core, elective, credit recovery, STEM, and CTE courses

  Lincoln Learning’s EK-12 curriculum design addresses the diverse learning needs of all students. We offer more than 200 courses and validated assessment items. Courses are created from more...

InsightMath is a neuroscience-based curriculum that teaches math the way the brain learns

InsightMath is a neuroscience based curriculum that transforms student learning by teaching math the way the brain learns so all students are equipped to succeed. Building on the award-winning ...

Storybooks and companion stuffed animals helping children cope with mental health conditions

Silver Lining Stuffies is a new line of storybooks and companion stuffed animals crafted to provide children with the tools to cope with mental health conditions. The first three books, Slow D...

The Role of Cognitive Remediation in Special Education

The percentage of students classified as “special ed” across the country is currently about 13 percent. We have come across schools where the proportion of students receiving specialized servi...

This Year, I am Truly Grateful for… Everything

Next week we welcome another Turkey Thursday. Another Gobble Fest. Another opportunity to be Truly thankful. For those of you that don’t know me, I am on the elder side of whoever happens to be...


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