At this holiday season, we express profound gratitude for our dedicated partners in education. Thanks for making a difference.   Click on the card to see how doors are opening for children everywhere. (And you might want to grab a tissue.)

Imagine Learning announced today that it has signed a multi-year partnership with Clever, which will allow districts to integrate its award-winning language and literacy software directly with their student information systems (SIS).

It's a lot easier to get a head start on literacy skills than you think.

At Windom elementary—a dual immersion school—principal Lucilla Yira wears a lot of hats. She's a teacher, a friend, and a leader. She's also a mother, a mentor, an innovator, and a role model. But at the end of each busy day, she does what she does because she's passionate about one thing: student success.

It's no secret that the earlier kids start learning important concepts, the better off they'll be in later grades, and the more likely they'll be testing at grade level. But with today's bigger class sizes and the varying educational needs of students, teachers need every extra tool they can get to help each child reach their potential.