MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edmentum, a global education technology leader and the original pioneer of online teaching and learning programs, is excited to announce that four of its programs were honored at the 2021 EdTech Cool Tool Awards. Programs Courseware and Study Island were named winners, and Exact Path and Calvert Learning placed as finalists. The EdTech Awards recognize the best and brightest names in edtech, and this year, they placed special emphasis on identifying industry leaders powering education solutions through pandemic disruptions.
“We would like to thank the EdTech Awards for recognizing our programs for their ability to deliver both innovative and engaging instruction to support continuity of learning during the pandemic,” said Edmentum Chief Product Officer Cheryl Dodge. “Through any challenge, we are dedicated to driving student achievement for all learners, wherever that learning may occur.”
Now in their 11th year, the EdTech Awards honor exceptional innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education technology. Judges assessed products based on criteria that included pedagogical workability, efficacy and results, support, clarity, value and potential.
The winning 2021 Digital Courseware Solution, Courseware empowers grades 6–12 students via best-in-class online curricula, offering over 450 courses for first-time credit, credit recovery, and college and career readiness.
The winning 2021 Test Prep Solution, Study Island drives achievement for K–12 students across math, English language arts, science, and social studies through formative assessment and practice built to each state’s standards and designed to drive grade-level proficiency.
A Personalized Learning Solution finalist, Exact Path promotes academic growth for K–12 students in math, reading, and language arts through adaptive diagnostic assessments paired with individualized learning paths designed to address unfinished learning and acceleration.
A Curriculum and Instruction Solution finalist, Calvert Learning offers K–5 project-based curriculum to support virtual and blended learning, utilizing a flexible approach based on students’ unique needs.
A complete list of all EdTech Cool Tool Awards winners can be found here.
About Edmentum
Edmentum, Inc., is dedicated to making it easier for educators to individualize learning for every student through simple technology, high-quality content, and actionable data. Founded in innovation, Edmentum’s powerful learning solutions blend technology with individual teaching approaches. Edmentum is committed to being educators’ most trusted partner in creating successful student outcomes everywhere learning occurs. Edmentum solutions currently support educators and students in more than 40,000 schools nationwide. For more information, visit edmentum.com.
About EdTech Digest
EdTech Digest, a leading source of cool tools, interviews, and trends showcasing the future of learning—annually honors the best and brightest people, products, and groups working in edtech with The EdTech Awards. Cool Tool, Leadership, and Trendsetter honorees span the K–12, Higher Ed, and Skills & Workforce sectors. For more information, visit edtechdigest.com.
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