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TutorMe connects students with tutors in more than 300 subjects within seconds

  TutorMe is an online platform that levels the academic playing field by providing quality academic support to all students, regardless of location, time of day, or financial resources. Tutor...

Award-winning apps where users manipulate physical objects to interact with a tablet

The Osmo for Schools Elementary Learning System is designed to outfit an entire school. These game-based activities can be integrated into any core or supplemental program to make it more well-r...

An award winning ed-tech platform that teaches kids the fundamentals of coding

Parent Choice Awards winner, codeSpark Academy, is the #1 learn-to-code gaming app for children, making education look and feel like play. The platform teaches kids aged 4-9 years-old the ABCs o...

Lalilo is a research-based phonics and comprehension program

Designed for K–2 students, Lalilo supports foundational literacy instruction through innovative research-based technology that drives engagement, reporting that provides a wealth of learning dat...

A feature-rich STEM app that engages students in advanced data analysis

The Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro app from Vernier Software & Technology meets the needs of today’s science educators. The enhanced app lets educators and students easily insert, view, and...

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...

KIBO: the playful, creative screen-free STEAM coding robot for 4-7 year-olds

KinderLab Robotics’ KIBO STEAM coding robot kit offers an innovative, screen-free way for children to learn to code. KIBO is more than a toy that can be shoehorned into the classroom; it’s an ed...

Bumobrain is the perfect blend of virtual education and unplugged learning for little ones

At BumoBrain, their philosophy is to create an inclusive environment that is centered on cultivating values in children. BumoBrain offers live online classes that are the closest thing to a real...

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...

Online, Mindsets-Based Social Emotional Learning Program for Educators and Students Success

7 Mindsets offers a proven, research-based social emotional learning (SEL) solution that helps K-12 districts and schools create and sustain positive school cultures rooted in healthy relationsh...

Glean is a note taking tool designed to improve learning and productivity

Glean has been designed to teach students how to take their own notes effectively and, in turn, help them to improve their ability to learn and retain information, resulting in improved student ...

Hazel partners with schools to expand healthcare for all students

Hazel Health empowers schools to expand health services for students. Using technology specifically designed for schools, students can connect with providers and receive an evaluation and treatm...

Cloud-based audio creation platform enabling collaborative music and podcast production

Soundtrap for Education is a cloud-based, audio-creating platform that enables teachers to follow the latest STEAM curricula and meet learning standards through music, podcasts, language, litera...

Play Attention is a neurocognitive training program that improves executive function

PLAY ATTENTION has been helping children and adults thrive and succeed for over 25 years. Their NASA inspired technology and cognitive exercises improve executive function and self-regulation. P...

Rex Academy is the developer of a K-12, self-paced, web-delivered, computer science curriculum

  Rex Academy wants to bring technology curriculum into the 21st century to train current students for the jobs of tomorrow. Our curriculum is designed to account for the fact that there aren’...

Yousician is the world’s leading platform to learn and play music

  Yousician is the world’s leading platform to learn and play music. With a combined 20M monthly active users, our two groundbreaking products, Yousician and GuitarTuna, are the leaders in the...

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...

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 learning app that helps children become stronger, confident readers

Foolproof Reading is an adventurous reading game that combines gameplay, storytelling, and curriculum. Children complete the reading skills curriculum to help the animals move up the Readerboard...

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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