Category: Press

September 15, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning and AIM Institute Collaborate to Advance Research-Informed Literacy Instruction 

Collaboration brings together Imagine Learning’s curriculum expertise and AIM’s research-to-practice perspective, beginning with Dragonfly™, Imagine Learning’s new K–5 core literacy curriculum.

TEMPE, Ariz. — September 15, 2026 — As states strengthen literacy requirements and districts work to translate the science of reading into effective classroom instruction, educators are navigating evolving research, new legislative requirements, and increasing expectations for student outcomes. To help meet these challenges, Imagine Learning today announced a thought leadership and advisory collaboration with the AIM Institute for Learning & Research (AIM), a nationally recognized leader in structured literacy, professional learning, and the science of reading. 

As a strategic advisor to Imagine Learning, AIM will provide literacy and research-to-practice expertise that informs the company’s work with educators and schools. This consultation and feedback will support Imagine Learning’s work to connect current research with practical applications while reducing the complexity educators face in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. 

“Districts don’t need more literacy initiatives. They need greater coherence,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “AIM has earned a national reputation for helping educators translate literacy research into classroom practice. Through this partnership, we’re strengthening how Imagine Learning connects curriculum, professional learning, and practical resources so educators can implement evidence-based instruction with confidence.” 

Dragonfly, Imagine Learning’s new K–5 core literacy curriculum grounded in the science of reading, will be the first program informed by the collaboration. The curriculum combines explicit foundational skills instruction with knowledge-building experiences designed to develop skilled readers. AIM’s expertise will inform Dragonfly’s continued development, along with related educator resources and professional learning. Imagine Learning’s Academic Design and Professional Learning teams will also complete AIM Pathways training to deepen internal literacy expertise and strengthen educator support. 

“Effective literacy instruction requires more than access to research or high-quality instructional materials; it requires systems intentionally designed to translate evidence into sustained classroom practice,” said Kristen Wynn, Head of AIM Institute for Learning & Research. “That means aligning leadership, curriculum, assessment, and data-informed decision-making around a comprehensive, multi-component approach to literacy — while equipping educators with ongoing professional learning, job-embedded coaching, and implementation support. Our advisory collaboration with Imagine Learning reflects a shared commitment to building the coherence and capacity schools need to strengthen instruction, respond to students’ needs, and improve literacy outcomes over time.” 

In addition to providing advisory input on Dragonfly curriculum, AIM will collaborate with Imagine Learning on white papers, webinars, conference presentations, and other resources focused on knowledge-building, integrated reading and writing, and literacy implementation. These combined efforts will provide district leaders and educators with practical guidance as literacy research and instructional expectations continue to evolve. 

The collaboration reflects a shared belief that effective literacy instruction depends on coherence among research, curriculum, professional learning, and implementation. Imagine Learning and AIM seek to help schools build literacy systems that better support educators and encourage leaders to use resources and student data to improve student outcomes. 

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress. Nationwide, the company partners with school systems to meet the needs of each learner.

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September 14, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine IM High School Earns All-Green EdReports Ratings Across Traditional AGA and Integrated Math Pathways

Both math pathways meet expectations across all three gateways, with 100% scores for rigor and mathematical practices, as well as in teacher and student supports.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Sept. 14, 2026 — Imagine Learning today announced that both high school pathways of Imagine IM have earned all-green ratings from EdReports, meeting expectations across all three gateways evaluated by the independent, educator-led curriculum reviewer.

Imagine IM AGA, which includes Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, and Imagine IM Integrated 1–3 each met expectations for Focus and Coherence, Rigor and Mathematical Practices, and Teacher and Student Supports. Both pathways earned 100% gateway scores in Rigor and Mathematical Practices, as well as in Teacher and Student Supports.

For districts evaluating high school mathematics materials, the results provide a strong, independent signal that Imagine IM meets expectations for quality across both traditional AGA and integrated pathways. Whether a district uses a traditional sequence or an integrated one, Imagine IM offers standards-aligned instruction, mathematical rigor, and instructional support.

“Earning all-green ratings across both high school pathways affirms the strength of the learning experience Imagine IM is designed to create,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “Students are not simply learning procedures or focused only on getting the right answer. They are making sense of problems, explaining their thinking, and building the deep mathematical understanding they will need for what comes next.”

EdReports found that both pathways balance conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application while meaningfully connecting mathematical content with the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The reviews note that the materials “help students develop conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application.” They also recognize the Imagine IM’s instructional guidance, learning progressions, year-long planning resources, assessment system, and support for determining instructional next steps.

Imagine IM is built on the latest Illustrative Mathematics IM® v.360 curriculum and optimized by Imagine Learning, a Certified Partner of Illustrative Mathematics. The program’s problem-based approach places students in an active role as mathematical thinkers while providing teachers with print and digital resources that support planning, instruction, assessment, and meaningful mathematical discourse.

These high school findings build on Imagine IM’s existing K–8 EdReports results. Across its current K–12 reviews, Imagine IM has earned all-green ratings in every core gateway reviewed by EdReports.

To learn more about Imagine IM and view the complete EdReports findings, visit EdReports.org.

About EdReports

EdReports is an independent nonprofit that publishes free, educator-led reviews of K–12 instructional materials. Its evidence-rich reports evaluate how materials are designed, including their alignment to college- and career-ready standards and other indicators of quality. Learn more at edreports.org.

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress.

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September 9, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Foundation Names Nine Recipients of 2026 Signature Grants 

Foundation awards $630,000 to nonprofits supporting student well-being, mentorship, and youth service.

Tempe, Ariz. — Sept. 9, 2026 — The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF) today announced $630,000 in awards under its 2026 Signature Grant program to nine nonprofit organizations working to support the well-being of young people at home and in their communities. 

This year’s recipients reflect both the breadth of the Foundation’s ongoing work and a new emphasis on Learning Through Service — supporting programs that give young people meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, collaborate, and make a difference in their communities. The Foundation is also continuing investments addressing chronic absenteeism, basic needs, mentoring, tutoring, and student homelessness. 

The grants continue the Imagine Learning Foundation’s five-year trajectory of investments in organizations addressing factors that can shape a young person’s ability to thrive. Since 2021, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.86 million through 40 grants, reaching more than 413,000 students in 1,700 communities across the United States. Its previous investments have addressed student mental health and well-being, chronic absenteeism, homelessness, basic needs, and other challenges facing young people and their families. “When the Board of Directors of Imagine Learning and I launched the Imagine Learning Foundation five years ago, I envisioned an initiative to support learners outside of the classroom,” said Jonathan Grayer, chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning. “Five years later, I am proud to see this vision being fulfilled year after year. We are honored to support this year’s grant recipients as they develop the next generation of leaders.” 

Learning Through Service is a new funding priority for 2026 and builds on the Foundation’s broader commitment to creating supportive environments for learners beyond the classroom. The Foundation sought programs that create authentic, age-appropriate opportunities for young people to lead, collaborate, reflect, and grow while engaging the families, caregivers, mentors, and community members around them. 

“Every year, we have the opportunity to learn from organizations that are deeply connected to young people and their communities,” said Chris Graham, chairman and president of the Imagine Learning Foundation. “This year, we were especially excited by programs that invite young people to be part of the solution — to work alongside their families, peers, and mentors, contribute to something meaningful, and discover what they’re capable of along the way.” 

The 2026 Signature Grant recipients are: 

  • Youth Volunteer Corps — $100,000: Supporting youth-centered service opportunities that enable young people to lead and contribute in their communities.
  • SOS San Antonio — $100,000: Supporting youth service programming that connects young people with meaningful opportunities to learn through service.  
  • SchoolHouse Connection + Attendance Works — $100,000: Continuing their work addressing chronic absenteeism and student homelessness, with a new research and AI focus.  
  • Anderson Humane — $75,000: Developing youth-led service opportunities through animal welfare and community engagement.  
  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace — $75,000: Expanding its work providing beds and essential sleep resources to children in need while adding opportunities for youth service.  
  • City Year — $50,000: Supporting mentorship and tutoring for students.  
  • Operation Warm — $50,000: Supporting young people through mentoring and access to essential items.  
  • Catie’s Closet — $50,000: Addressing basic needs that can contribute to chronic absenteeism.  
  • Boys & Girls Club of Alameda — $30,000: Supporting youth-centered community service experiences.  

With its 2026 Signature Grants, the Foundation is building on that work while creating more opportunities for young people to experience themselves not only as learners, but as contributors to the places they call home. 

To learn more about the Imagine Learning Foundation and its Signature Grant Program, visit the Imagine Learning Foundation website. 

About the Imagine Learning Foundation 

Imagine Learning Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of learners and those who support them at home and in their communities. Established in 2021, the Foundation provides funding to mission-aligned national nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing the well-being of youth, families, and educators, with an emphasis on accelerating student achievement. Imagine Learning Foundation is the philanthropic initiative of Imagine Learning, a leading creator of K–12 learning solutions, working alongside teachers to support 18 million students in over half of the districts nationwide. 

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning creates K–12 learning solutions that support the boundless potential of students in more than half the districts nationwide. Empowered with data and insights from educators, we innovate to shape the future of education with a robust, digital-first portfolio of school services and core, courseware, and supplemental solutions.

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August 5, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Acquires Wayside Publishing to Advance World Language Education

Acquisition strengthens Imagine Learning’s portfolio of high-quality instructional materials and broadens its support for preparing students for success beyond graduation.

Tempe, AZ — August 5, 2026 — Imagine Learning today announced the acquisition of Wayside Publishing, a leading provider of world language curriculum and language-learning solutions. The acquisition broadens Imagine Learning’s world language offerings with proficiency-based curriculum that helps schools develop the academic foundations, communication skills, and cultural understanding students need in an increasingly connected world.

Imagine Learning has long helped K–12 educators develop students’ academic knowledge alongside the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for success beyond the classroom. World language education advances that work by giving students authentic opportunities to communicate across cultures, consider new perspectives, and apply what they learn in meaningful contexts.

For more than 35 years, Wayside has been at the forefront of proficiency-based world language education, helping educators develop confident communicators and globally minded learners. Its Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Italian programs pair research-based curriculum and authentic language experiences with Nualang, its AI-powered language-learning companion. Together, these resources create an instructional experience centered on meaningful communication rather than memorization.

“Preparing students for the future requires more than academic achievement alone,” said Jonathan Grayer, Founder and CEO of Imagine Learning. “Students need to communicate across cultures, solve complex problems, collaborate with diverse teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. World language education develops those capabilities in ways few other disciplines can, and Wayside has spent more than three decades helping educators bring that learning to life.”

“Wayside has always believed exceptional language instruction opens doors for students — to new cultures, new perspectives, and new opportunities,” said Meghann Gorden, CEO of Wayside Publishing. “Joining Imagine Learning gives us the opportunity to accelerate that mission with a partner that shares our commitment to instructional excellence and innovation. Together, we will continue supporting the educators and schools that made Wayside a trusted leader in world language education.”

With Wayside, Imagine Learning broadens the ways it supports districts in preparing students for success in school, careers, and life while bringing an established world language portfolio to more educators and learners.

About Imagine Learning

 
About Imagine Learning 
Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress.

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May 7, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning’s Imagine IM Earns Top Recommendation in Utah K–8 Math Adoption 

Problem-based curriculum approved statewide, expanding access to high-quality math instruction.

Tempe, AZ — May 7, 2026 — Imagine Learning today announced that Imagine IM®, its problem-based math curriculum powered by Illustrative Mathematics®, has been approved for Utah’s state adoption list for grades K–8. The program received a “Recommended Primary” designation across K–5 and 6–8, reflecting strong alignment with Utah’s standards for high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).  

“Utah educators want math instruction that builds real understanding,” said Kinsey Rawe, EVP & Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “Imagine IM helps teachers lead meaningful math learning while giving students the confidence to think, explain, and apply what they know.” 

Aligned to Utah’s Math Priorities 

Imagine IM supports Utah’s focus on rigorous, student-centered instruction through a problem-based approach that emphasizes reasoning, discussion, and real-world application. The curriculum offers: 

  • A coherent K–8 progression aligned to state standards  
  • Clear instructional routines that support daily teaching  
  • Built-in supports for diverse and multilingual learners  
  • Flexible print and digital delivery options

Ready for District Implementation 

Designed for full core adoption, Imagine IM provides educators with embedded supports that streamline planning and strengthen instruction. Districts can also extend learning through Imagine Learning’s supplemental math solutions to support intervention and acceleration. 

With this approval, Utah districts can adopt Imagine IM using state curriculum funding, expanding access to high-quality math instruction statewide. 

About Imagine Learning

 
About Imagine Learning 
Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress. Nationwide, the company partners with school systems to meet the needs of each learner.

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May 4, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Recognizes Top Schools in 2026 Imagine Nation Awards

Annual Awards Celebrate Innovation, Dedication, and Exemplary Implementation of Imagine Learning Solutions.

Tempe, Arizona — May 4, 2026 — Imagine Learning, the nation’s leading provider of PreK–12 curriculum solutions, today announced the winners of the 2025–2026 Imagine Nation Awards. These annual awards recognize schools and districts across the country for their exceptional use of Imagine Learning programs and their commitment to supporting student growth. 

More than 42,000 schools and districts were eligible for this year’s Imagine Nation Awards. Of those, 293 schools and districts have been honored as Imagine Nation Schools of Excellence or Districts of Distinction, representing best-in-class implementation and meaningful engagement with Imagine Learning solutions. 

New this year, Imagine Learning has introduced the Apex District Award, recognizing a select group of districts that demonstrate the highest level of success across multiple schools and Imagine Learning programs. Apex districts represent the pinnacle of implementation and impact — either having three or more Imagine Learning products earn Imagine Nation Award recognition or five or more schools achieve the School of Excellence Award — reflecting exceptional program implementation, strong usage, and measurable student success. Six districts will receive an Imagine Nation Apex District Award.  

“What stands out most about this year’s honorees is not just what they’re using, but how they’re using it,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “We’re incredibly proud to celebrate these schools and districts — they’ve put in the work to implement with intention and consistency, and it’s making a real difference for students. Their success shows what’s possible when strong instruction, high-quality curriculum, and actionable insight come together in the classroom.” 

Based on extensive research, Imagine Learning has found that consistent program use and strong implementation practices link directly to gains in student achievement. The Imagine Nation Awards highlight the schools and districts that have gone above and beyond to ensure students gain the full benefit of the digital solutions they’ve adopted. 

Each recognized school or district will receive a banner to commemorate its achievement and inspire continued momentum in the year ahead. 

IMAGINE NATION AWARDS 

2025–2026 Apex District Award

  • Nogales Unified School District 1, AZ
  • Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Acadia Parish Schools, LA
  • Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • The School District of Philadelphia, PA
  • Corpus Christi ISD, TX

2025–2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Edgenuity®

  • Citronelle High School – Credit Bearing (Tutor), Mobile County Public Schools, AL
  • Audeo – Mission Valley, Altus Schools, CA
  • Audeo – Sorrento Mesa, Altus Schools, CA
  • Audeo – Virtual, Altus Schools, CA
  • Orange Cove High School (Tutor), Kings Canyon USD, CA
  • Altamont Elementary, Lammersville USD, CA
  • Bethany Elementary, Lammersville USD, CA
  • Evelyn Costa Elementary, Lammersville USD, CA
  • Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (IS), CA
  • Mater Academy Charter Middle/High, Academica, FL
  • Lennard Adult Day Gap, Hillsborough County, FL
  • Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center – BL, Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Blended Learning, FL
  • G Holmes Braddock Senior High, Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Blended Learning, FL
  • MAST@FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Blended Learning, FL
  • Baker School, Okaloosa County School District, FL
  • Buffalo Creek Middle, School District of Manatee County, FL
  • Alternative Program, Southeast Valley Schools, IA
  • Aspira Antonia Pantoja High, Aspira Inc of Illinois, IL
  • Minooka Community High, Minooka Community High School District 111, IL
  • Alternative Learning Opportunities Program, Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120, IL
  • Muhlenberg County Career and Technical Center, Muhlenberg County Public Schools, KY
  • Ava High School, Global Educational Excellence, MI
  • GEE Compass Academy, Global Educational Excellence, MI
  • Corunna Innovations Academy, Shiawassee ISD, MI
  • Cross Creek Early College High, Cumberland County School District, NC
  • Gaston College – Adult High School, Gaston College, NC
  • Bristol Township Crossroads/Credit Recovery (IS), Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22, PA
  • Genesis High School (Tutor), Bastrop ISD, TX
  • Endeavor High, Channelview ISD, TX
  • Davenport High School Comal Academy Campus, Comal ISD, TX
  • Pieper High School Comal Academy Campus, Comal ISD, TX
  • Crosby Crossroads Academy, Crosby ISD, TX
  • Seagoville Evening Academy, Dallas ISD (EA), TX
  • Skyline Evening Academy, Dallas ISD (EA), TX
  • El Paso Academy-East (Tutor), El Paso Academy School District, TX
  • Everman Academy High (Tutor), Everman ISD, TX
  • Early College High, Galena Park ISD, TX
  • Falls Career High, Marble Falls ISD, TX
  • Memorial Park Academy, Richardson ISD, TX
  • Fred Edwards Academy, Temple ISD, TX
  • Quest, Spotsylvania County Public Schools, VA
  • Westwood High, Campbell County School District, WY

2025–2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Español®

  • Meadows Elementary, Franklin-McKinley School District, CA
  • Valley Oaks Elementary, Galt Joint Union School District, CA
  • Pueblo Vista Magnet School, Napa Valley USD, CA
  • James Monroe Elementary, Santa Ana USD, CA
  • Stony Creek Elementary, Alsip Hazelgreen Oak Lawn School District 126, IL
  • Thomas G. Connors Elementary, Hoboken Public School District, NJ
  • Travis Elementary, Mercedes ISD, TX
  • Finley Elementary, United ISD, TX
  • Veterans Memorial Elementary, United ISD, TX
  • Cannan Elementary, Willis ISD, TX

2025–2026 Districts of Distinction, Imagine IM

  • Fort Smith Public Schools, AR
  • Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
  • Desert Sands USD, CA
  • Earlimart School District, CA
  • Equitas Academy Charter Schools, CA
  • Hawthorne School District, CA
  • Redwood City School District, CA
  • River Islands Academies, CA
  • Westside Union School District, CA
  • Aspen School District, CO
  • Greeley-Evans School District 6, CO
  • JeffCo School District, CO
  • KIPP DC Public Schools, DC
  • Denison Community Schools, IA
  • Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
  • Blaine County School District, ID
  • Community Consolidated School District 46, IL
  • Kankakee School District 111, IL
  • Schaumburg School District 54, IL
  • Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
  • Owensboro Public Schools, KY
  • DeSoto Parish Schools, LA
  • Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • West Baton Rouge Schools, LA
  • Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District, MA
  • Charles County Public Schools, MD
  • Dorchester County Public Schools, MD
  • Montgomery County Public Schools, MD
  • Washington County Public Schools, MD
  • Farmington Public Schools, MI
  • Flat Rock Community Schools, MI
  • Hmong College Prep Academy, MN
  • Guilford County Schools, NC
  • Passaic Schools, NJ
  • KIPP Capital Region Public Schools, NY
  • Rochester City School District, NY
  • Hilliard City School District, OH
  • Lebanon City Schools, OH
  • Youngstown City School District, OH
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA
  • The School District of Philadelphia, PA
  • Jordan School District, UT
  • Maple Run USD, VT
  • Milwaukee Public Schools, WI

2025–2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Language & Literacy®

  • Brewbaker Primary, Montgomery Public Schools, AL
  • Halcyon Elementary, Montgomery Public Schools, AL
  • Mary Welty Elementary, Nogales Unified School District 1, AZ
  • Bridgeprep Academy of Hollywood Hills, Broward County Charter Schools, FL
  • Endeavour Primary Learning Center, Broward County Schools, FL
  • Ensley Elementary, Escambia School District, FL
  • Scenic Heights Elementary, Escambia School District, FL
  • Citrus Park Elementary, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
  • Mintz Elementary, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
  • Summerfield Elementary, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
  • Town and Country Elementary, Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
  • Griffin Middle, Leon County School Board, FL
  • Hialeah Gardens Middle, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
  • Miami Edison Senior High, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
  • Miami Southridge Senior High, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
  • Somerset Arts Academy, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
  • Bartow Middle, Polk County Public Schools, FL
  • Fred G. Garner Elementary, Polk County Public Schools, FL
  • Lake Marion Creek Middle, Polk County Public Schools, FL
  • Winston Academy-Technology-Engineering, Polk County Public Schools, FL
  • Mt. Zion Elementary, Clayton County Public Schools, GA
  • Hendricks Elementary, Cobb County School District, GA
  • Willie J. Williams Middle, Colquitt County School District, GA
  • American School of Haiti, IMG Haiti, Haiti
  • Burr Oak Elementary, Calumet Public School District 132, IL
  • Fairfax English, ChatENG Central, Korea
  • Hwasan Sungmin Primary School, Sungmin Educational Institute, Korea
  • Suji Premier School, Sungmin Educational Institute, Korea
  • Suwon Sungmin Premier School, Sungmin Educational Institute, Korea
  • Prairie Elementary, Guymon Public Schools, OK
  • McKinley Elementary, Tulsa Public Schools, OK
  • Salk Elementary, Tulsa Public Schools, OK
  • Castle Heights Elementary, Lebanon Special School District, TN
  • Elsa England Elementary, Round Rock ISD, TX
  • Idaho, Venture Upward, LLC, WY

2025–2026 Districts of Distinction, Imagine Learning EL Education

  • Pendergast Elementary School District, AZ
  • Growth Public Schools, CA
  • Newtown Public Schools, CT
  • Kaala Elementary, Hawaii Department of Education, HI
  • Homewood School District 153, IL
  • Nelson County Schools, KY
  • DeSoto Parish Schools, LA
  • Natchitoches Parish School Board, LA
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District, MI
  • Mineral County School District, NV
  • Richard Allen Schools, OH
  • The School District of Philadelphia, PA
  • Oak Ridge Schools, TN
  • Rhea County School District, TN

2025-2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Math® 3+

  • Downtown Miami Charter School, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science-Elementary, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science-Middle, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • North Broward Academy of Excellence-Middle, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Park Ridge School, Nampa School District, ID
  • School Street Elementary, Bradford Area School District, PA
  • Carver High School of Engineering and Science, The School District of Philadelphia, PA
  • Crockett Elementary, Bryan ISD, TX
  • Creekside Elementary, Corpus Christi ISD, TX
  • Hicks Elementary, Corpus Christi ISD, TX
  • Los Encinos Elementary, Corpus Christi ISD, TX
  • Windsor Park Elementary, Corpus Christi ISD, TX
  • IDEA Round Rock Tech Middle, IDEA Public Schools, TX
  • Velma Penny Elementary, Lindale ISD, TX
  • Lopez Riggins Elementary, Los Fresnos CISD, TX
  • Rancho Verde Elementary, Los Fresnos CISD, TX
  • Haslet Elementary, Northwest ISD, TX
  • Lakeview Elementary, Northwest ISD, TX
  • Burton Elementary, Davis School District, UT
  • Pioneer Valley Elementary, Bethel School District 403, WA
  • Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary, Nogales Unified School District 1, AZ
  • North Broward Academy of Excellence-Elementary, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Winthrop Charter School, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Armando Cerna Elementary, Eagle Pass ISD, TX
  • Ray H. Darr Elementary, Eagle Pass ISD, TX
  • Sheppard AFB Elementary, Wichita Falls ISD, TX

2025-2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Math Facts®

  • Winter Gardens Elementary, Lakeside Union School District, CA
  • Los Tules Middle, Tulare City School District, CA
  • Aberdeen Elementary, Aberdeen School District 58, ID
  • Fruitland Elementary, Fruitland School District #373, ID
  • Nampa Online Virtual Academy, Nampa School District, ID
  • Valley Middle, Valley School District 262, ID
  • McMillan Elementary, West Ada School District, ID
  • Dexter Elementary, Dexter Unified School District 471, KS
  • Lesterville Elementary, Lesterville R-IV School District, MO
  • Millcreek of Pontotoc School, Millcreek of Pontotoc, MS
  • My Tech High, OpenEd, UT
  • Springdale Elementary, Washington County School District, UT
  • Colter Elementary, Teton County School District, WY
  • Solano Christian Academy, CA
  • Priest River Elementary, West Bonner County School District #83, ID

2025–2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Math PreK–2

  • Bonita Springs Charter School, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Gateway Charter School, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Fort Myers, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Mid Cape Global Academy, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Renaissance Charter School at Plantation, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Renaissance Charter School at Tradition, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Renaissance Charter School at Wellington, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Renaissance Elementary Charter School, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Gem Prep: Online, Gem Innovation Schools, ID
  • Central Elementary, Yukon School District I-27, OK
  • Shedeck Elementary, Yukon School District I-27, OK
  • Surrey Hills Elementary, Yukon School District I-27, OK
  • Onida Elementary, Agar-Blunt-Onida SD 58-3, SD
  • Kostoryz Elementary, Corpus Christi ISD, TX
  • Rosita Valley Elementary, Eagle Pass ISD, TX
  • Sally Mauro Elementary, Carbon County School District, UT
  • Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary, Nogales Unified School District 1, AZ
  • North Broward Academy of Excellence-Elementary, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Winthrop Charter School, Charter Schools USA, FL
  • Armando Cerna Elementary, Eagle Pass ISD, TX
  • Ray H. Darr Elementary, Eagle Pass ISD, TX
  • Sheppard AFB Elementary, Wichita Falls ISD, TX
  • Priest River Elementary, West Bonner County School District #83, ID

2025–2026 Schools of Excellence, Imagine MyPath®

  • Solano Christian Academy, CA
  • Ascension Leadership Academy, AL
  • Valley View Elementary, Valley View School District, AR
  • Discovery Bay Elementary, Byron Union School District, CA
  • Haxtun Elementary, Haxtun School District RE-2J, CO
  • Praise Temple Christian Academy, FL
  • Fickett Elementary, Atlanta Public Schools, GA
  • Hills Academy, GA
  • Horizon Elementary, Jerome School District, ID
  • Jefferson Elementary, Jerome School District, ID
  • Jefferson Elementary, Henderson County Schools, KY
  • Old Redford Academy-Elementary, Old Redford Academy Charter Office, MI
  • Holly Springs High, Holly Springs School District, MS
  • Shepherd Elementary, Shepherd School District 37, MT
  • Wayne Community College, NC
  • Mullen Elementary, Mullen Public Schools, NE
  • Jersey City Golden Door Charter School, NJ
  • The Great Academy, NM
  • Schurz Elementary, Mineral County School District, NV
  • Saint Stephen of Hungary School, Archdiocese of New York Catholic Schools, NY
  • James A. Farley Elementary, North Rockland Central School District, NY
  • Center for Knowledge, Richland School District 2, SC
  • Lake Carolina Elementary – Lower, Richland School District 2, SC
  • Balmorhea School, Balmorhea ISD, TX
  • Adelton Elementary, Bastrop ISD, TX
  • Mina Elementary, Bastrop ISD, TX
  • Clyde Intermediate, Clyde CISD, TX
  • Stem Academy at Enis Elementary, Decatur ISD, TX
  • Young Elementary, Decatur ISD, TX

2025–2026 Districts of Distinction, Imagine School Services

  • Mountain View Los Altos High School District, CA
  • Orange County Department of Education, CA
  • Summit School District, CO
  • Bay Virtual School, FL
  • Cherokee County School District, GA
  • Mount Ayr Community Schools District, IA
  • Grosse Ile Township School District, MI
  • Midland Public Schools, MI
  • Northville Public Schools, MI
  • Royal Oak Schools, MI
  • Saline Area Schools, MI
  • Park Hill School District MO K-12 (IS), MO
  • Bridgeway Academy (IS), PA
  • YSC Academy, PA
  • Allegiance Academy, TX
  • Islamic School of Irving, TX
  • Quest Academy, UT
  • Loudoun County Public Schools (VSS), VA
  • Snoqualmie Valley School District, WA

2025–2025 Schools of Excellence, Small Group Targeted Instruction

  • Dumas Middle, Dumas School District, AR
  • Edith Teter Elementary, Park County School District RE-28, CO
  • Excelsior Prep, FL
  • Advance Learning Academy, GA
  • Valerius Elementary, Urbandale Community School District, IA
  • Branch Elementary, Acadia Parish Schools, LA
  • Martin Petitjean Elementary, Acadia Parish Schools, LA
  • Mermentau Elementary, Acadia Parish Schools, LA
  • North Crowley Elementary, Acadia Parish Schools, LA
  • South Crowley Elementary, Acadia Parish Schools, LA
  • Baskin School, Franklin Parish, LA
  • Crowville School, Franklin Parish, LA
  • Fort Necessity School, Franklin Parish, LA
  • Gilbert School, Franklin Parish, LA
  • Alice Birney Elementary, Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • Bridgedale Elementary, Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • Chateau Estates School, Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • J.C. Ellis School, Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies, Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • Ruppel Academie Francaise, Jefferson Parish Schools, LA
  • Henry J. Skala School, South Hadley School District, MA
  • Southampton Road Elementary, Westfield Public Schools, MA
  • Clifton Public Schools, NJ
  • Oak Tree Road Elementary, Woodbridge Township School District, NJ
  • Academy Elementary, Guymon Public Schools, OK
  • He Dog School, Todd County School District 66-1, SD

2025–2026 Districts of Distinction, Traverse

  • Muscatine Community School District, IA
  • McGregor Independent School District #4, MN
  • Green Bay Area Public School District, WI

2025–2026 Districts of Distinction, Twig Science

  • Peoria Public Schools District 150, IL
  • Geary County USD 475, KS
  • Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
  • Minneapolis Public Schools, MN
  • Laurel School District 7 and 7-70-Elem, MT
  • Carteret Public Schools, NJ
  • Las Cruces Public Schools, NM
  • Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, NV
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK
  • Bethel School District, OR
  • David Douglas School District, OR
  • Eugene School District 4J, OR
  • Salem-Keizer Public School, OR
  • Northampton Area School District, PA
  • Upper Darby School District, PA

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress.

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April 16, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Introduces Enhancements Across Curriculum, Assessment, and Services for Back to School 2026

New capabilities make student learning more visible and progress more measurable.

Tempe, Arizona — April 16, 2026 — Imagine Learning today announced updates across its curriculum, courseware, assessment, and services portfolio. The enhancementshelp educators work more efficiently, better understand student learning, and extend support where it’s needed most — bringing curriculum, insight, and support closer to the daily work of teaching.

Across the portfolio, these updates are built for the moment of instruction, making student learning more visible and helping schools drive sustained progress.

In Imagine IM®, ClassMate™ brings Curriculum-Informed AI™ into the lesson experience, aligned to instructional intent and pacing. Teachers can generate targeted practice, build lesson plans, and draft communications all within the curriculum.

Additional updates make student thinking easier to see during instruction, with real-time visibility into how students approach problems and where misconceptions are forming. Streamlined grading and in-lesson editing reduce preparation time, allowing teachers to stay focused on teaching.

Updates to Imagine Edgenuity® and Imagine EdgeEX™ enhance visibility and flexibility across classrooms and districts. A redesigned Family Portal brings progress, attendance, and coursework into one place, while consolidated reporting simplifies tracking for educators and administrators.

New capabilities in EdgeEX extend ClassMate™, providing deeper insight into student progress within courses and helping educators identify where support is needed.

Course offerings continue to expand, including AI Literacy I, English Language Development (Level 3), and updated middle and high school courses across math, ELA, science, and personal finance. These additions are supported by more than 5,000 refreshed instructional videos across 800 Imagine EdgeEX lessons, strengthening day-to-day learning while improving clarity and consistency. Platform enhancements extend LMS integrations, improve reporting access for teachers, and support more flexible assessment options.

Imagine Learning is also expanding district support through enhanced Exceptional Education Services. SPED-certified teachers, coordinators, and specialists deliver instruction, support IEP and 504 implementation, and help manage compliance requirements.

Looking ahead, Imagine Learning will launch Imagine+ Math this fall, a new supplemental solution for grades K–8 that brings practice, intervention, and enrichment into a single experience. Purpose-designed learning pathways driven by assessment data allows the program to adapt to each student’s needs while helping all learners engage with grade-level mathematics and beyond. In intervention, nearly 1,000 K–12 math practice lessons are being added to Imagine MyPath®, along with answer rationales and embedded supports that make student thinking more visible and instruction more targeted.

For literacy, Imagine Sonday System® introduces a redesigned Reporting Hub that provides a clearer, more usable view of placement, usage, growth, and mastery.

Enhancements to Imagine+ Assessment expand Benchmarks for grades 3–8 math and extend Formatives into grades 9–12, keeping assessment closely connected to classroom instruction.

To support implementation with greater flexibility, Imagine Learning is introducing a subscription-based professional learning service with on-demand courses, expert guidance, and ready-to-use resources.

Across its core curriculum portfolio, Imagine Learning continues to expand a comprehensive set of programs across grades K–12. Dragonfly™ introduces a next-generation K–5 literacy program grounded in the science of reading and knowledge building. StudySync® 2027 strengthens a fully aligned ELA experience for grades 6–12. Twig® Science continues to grow with enhanced integration and classroom-ready resources, while Traverse® expands flexibility with a new mobile app for offline learning, simplified printing tools, and expanded Spanish-language support for multilingual learners.

“These updates are designed to help schools turn insights into measurable progress,” said Kinsey Rawe, EVP & Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “When curriculum, data, and support work together in the flow of instruction, educators can clearly see how students are learning and respond without losing time. That changes what’s possible for both teaching and outcomes.”

Learn more about the updates for back to school 2026 at imaginelearning.com/in-session.

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress.

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February 24, 2026 9:00 am

Imagine Learning Foundation Announces 2026 Signature Grant Cycle to Expand Well-Being of Learners Beyond the Classroom

New funding priority will support nonprofit partners empowering K–12 youth as leaders and contributors in their communities.

Tempe, Arizona — February 24, 2026 — The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF) today announced the launch of its 2026 Signature Grant Program, continuing its commitment to expanding meaningful opportunities to support the well-being of students and their support groups nationwide — at home and throughout the communities where they live and grow. 

The 2026 grant cycle will prioritize nonprofit organizations that engage young people in authentic, age-appropriate service experiences rooted in their homes, neighborhoods, and community spaces. The focus reflects ILF’s continued evolution toward supporting programs that build connection, confidence, and purpose to support academic growth and achievement. 

For the 2026 cycle, the Imagine Learning Foundation will prioritize nonprofit partners who intentionally design service opportunities where youth can lead, collaborate, reflect, and succeed. 

ILF seeks programs that: 

  • Activate a student’s full support ecosystem: families, caregivers, mentors, and community members
  • Integrate reflection and skill-building into service experiences
  • Center youth voice and leadership
  • Foster connection and a strong sense of purpose
  • Extend enriching learning environments beyond the classroom 

Unlike traditional volunteer initiatives, ILF’s 2026 focus is on service as a meaningful learning pathway — not just participation, but ownership and growth. 

“Young people want to make a difference,” said Chris Graham, Chairman and President of the Imagine Learning Foundation. “When we create space for them to lead and serve in their own communities, we’re supporting more than just academic learning — we’re helping them discover their strengths and their sense of purpose.” 

By supporting community-rooted, youth-centered service, ILF seeks to help students grow in a manner that will expand into everyday life, empowering students to flourish beyond the classroom, which improves learning outcomes. 

How to Apply 

Eligible nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the 2026 Imagine Learning Foundation Signature Grant Program, with applications due by April 9, 2026, at 11:59pm PST. Award decisions are expected to be announced in June 2026. 

For eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and deadlines, visit www.imaginelearningfoundation.org. 

About Imagine Learning Foundation

Imagine Learning Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of learners and those who support them at home and in their communities. Established in 2021, the foundation provides funding to mission-aligned national non-profit organizations that focus on enhancing the well-being of youth, families, and educators, with an emphasis on accelerating student achievement. Imagine Learning Foundation is the philanthropic initiative of Imagine Learning, a leading creator of K–12 digital-first solutions, working alongside teachers to support 18 million students in over half of the districts nationwide.

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February 23, 2026 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Partners with Modern Classrooms Project to Drive Stronger Math Outcomes Through Improved Implementation 

New partnership supports districts in deepening instruction and accelerating student growth in math.

Tempe, Arizona — February 23, 2026 — Imagine Learning today announced a partnership with the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP) to help districts accelerate student achievement in math through stronger curriculum implementation. The partnership enhances support for Imagine IM, Imagine Learning’s K–12 problem-based math curriculum, by equipping teachers with clear systems for differentiation, pacing, and small-group instruction. 

Districts nationwide are demonstrating that sustained curriculum implementation, paired with ongoing professional learning, leads to measurable growth in math achievement. Schools that maintain consistent lesson structures and invest in teacher support are seeing improved proficiency rates and stronger student problem-solving skills. 

“When teachers have the right support, students make real gains,” said Krysia Lazarewicz, Vice President of Professional Learning & Customer Success at Imagine Learning. “This partnership strengthens the daily classroom systems that lead to stronger outcomes in math.” 

Building Classrooms That Deliver Results 

In schools where Imagine IM is implemented well, students tackle meaningful problems, work together, and explain their thinking. Teachers guide discussion and connect ideas — keeping learning centered on student reasoning. 

Sustaining that level of instruction requires systems that help teachers manage diverse learning needs without losing momentum. 

The Modern Classrooms Project provides those systems through: 

  • Blended instruction that creates time for targeted small-group support 
  • Flexible pacing so students move forward when they demonstrate understanding
  • Embedded mastery checks that generate clear, actionable next steps 
  • Ready-to-use materials aligned to a high-quality curriculum 
  • Year-long mentorship and coaching to ensure strong implementation 

These supports work alongside Imagine IM and can integrate directly into Imagine Learning’s platform. 

After using Modern Classrooms Project’s tools and resources, one educator shared, “The Modern Classroom program is a transformative approach that empowers teachers to create more flexible and student-centered learning environments. This training equips teachers with valuable tools and strategies to increase student engagement and success, and the ongoing mentorship ensures that teachers feel supported throughout the process. It’s a great investment in both teacher development and student achievement.” 

Sustaining Growth 

This partnership is designed for districts in year two and beyond that want to deepen differentiation, expand small-group instruction, and strengthen classroom consistency. 

By combining Imagine IM with MCP’s support model, districts gain a clearer path from curriculum adoption to sustained student growth. 

“Effective math instruction requires both strong materials and strong systems,” said Kareem Farah, Co-founder & CEO at Modern Classrooms Project. “We’re excited to support teachers using Imagine IM and help them meet the needs of every learner.” 

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning creates K–12 learning solutions that support the boundless potential of students in more than half the districts nationwide. Empowered with data and insights from educators, we innovate to shape the future of education with a robust, digital-first portfolio of school services and core, courseware, and supplemental solutions. 

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January 21, 2026 9:00 am

The AI Clock Is Ticking for K–12 Education 

A new national initiative maps AI’s current and future impact on K–12—and gives leaders the tools to shape what comes next.

Tempe, Arizona — January 21, 2026 — Artificial intelligence is no longer a hypothetical for schools — it is already shaping how students learn, teachers teach, and employers hire. Today, a coalition of national K–12 education leaders, researchers, practitioners, and students announced the launch of Beyond the AI Inflection Point. The initiative explores three plausible futures for K–12 education and is designed to equip education leaders with the clarity and tools to shape a future that best serves students. 

“I’ve seen too many schools respond to AI by swinging to extremes,” said Amanda Bickerstaff, co-founder and CEO of AI for Education. “Some try to ban it, while others rush to adopt GenAI tools without a plan. In both cases, students lose. This project exists because we still have the power to choose a more intentional path forward.”  

AI will shape education whether leaders act or not. What remains undecided is whether that future is shaped by intention or by default. 

The project emerged from a national convening in summer 2025, co-hosted by AI for Education and Imagine Learning, that brought together 20 experts and student voices to consider how AI is already impacting schools and disrupting learning. Inspired by the futurist AI 2027 project, the work moves beyond abstract debates to surface three plausible futures for K–12 education that are already taking shape: 

  1. A return to familiar fundamentals, where schools respond by restricting AI and doubling down on proven practices, often limiting students’ ability to engage meaningfully with new tools 
  2. An over-reliance on technology, where efficiency and automation outpace human judgment, learning, and agency 
  3. Intentional integration, where schools deliberately combine strong instruction with responsible, human-centered use of AI 

“This work pushes us to ask a more fundamental question about AI in schools,” said Sari Factor, Chief Strategy Officer at Imagine Learning. “What is the purpose of learning in an AI-enabled world, and how do we build classrooms and systems that actually serve that purpose and prepare students for their AI-enabled futures? When technology is used intentionally, it can support teachers and students in deeper learning, stronger agency, and outcomes that matter long after graduation.” 

Rather than offering prescriptions, the initiative provides a research-informed narrative and practical frameworks to help district and state leaders move from reactive policies to forward-looking strategies. The moment to choose is now. 

Explore the Work 

Education leaders can download the full report, along with practical toolkits and resources designed to help districts assess where they are today, understand which future they are on, and determine what it would take to move toward a more intentional path with AI. 

Download the report and access tools: 
beyondtheaiinflectionpoint.com 

About Beyond the AI Inflection Point 
Beyond the AI Inflection Point is a collaborative national initiative helping education leaders understand the futures AI could create for K–12 schools — and the choices that will determine which one becomes real, sustainable, and equitable. It brings research, narrative insight, and practical frameworks together to help schools lead with purpose in the age of artificial intelligence. 

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning is a leading provider of K–12 learning solutions, supporting students and educators in more than half of U.S. school districts. We work alongside educators to apply data, research, and technology in service of student learning and long-term outcomes. Learn more at imaginelearning.com.

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About AI for Education

AI for Education leads the responsible adoption of generative AI in K–12 and higher education through comprehensive training, policy development, and practical implementation support. The organization has trained over 300,000 educators across 500+ institutions globally, including some of the largest school districts in the U.S. With the goal of providing AI literacy training to 1 million educators and students, their mission focuses on empowering teachers to confidently navigate AI technology while preparing students for the future. Learn more at aiforeducation.io.

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