May 5, 2022 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Recognizes Top Schools in 2022 Imagine Nation School of Excellence Awards

Annual Awards Celebrate Innovation, Dedication, and Exemplary Usage of Imagine Learning Digital Solutions

Scottsdale, AZ: May 5, 2022 – Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 10 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced the winners of the 2021-22 Imagine Nation Awards, honoring schools across America for their exceptional use of Imagine Learning solutions.

The Imagine Nation Awards are part of the Imagine Learning motivational program, igniting engagement and strengthening confidence for all learners. More than 21,000 schools throughout the U.S. were eligible for the Imagine Nation School of Excellence Award.

“The most rewarding part of our work is collaborating with educators to create solutions that better empower them and improve student outcomes,” said Sari Factor, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer. “Schools across the country have worked hard to achieve greater learning among their students this year and we’re honored to provide innovative solutions that have helped them accomplish their goals.”

Imagine Learning uses multiple measures, including usage and implementation data, to designate top schools for the Imagine Nation Awards. The Imagine Nation School of Excellence Award is presented to schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to effective implementation of an Imagine Learning program throughout the year. Based on rigorous research, Imagine Learning has found that meeting program usage and implementation goals is directly associated with increased student success and academic growth. Today, 280 schools are receiving the honor of being named an Imagine Nation school for the 2021-2022 school year.

Following official notification of the Imagine Nation Awards, each winning school will receive an Imagine Learning banner that displays their achievement.

Imagine Nation SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Edgenuity

Wilson K-8 School of Amphitheater Public Schools, AZ
San Luis High School of Yuma Union High School District, AZ
Adult School of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, CA
Linda Marquez Senior High Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine of LAUSD East, CA
Canyon Crest Academy of San Dieguito Union High School District, CA
Sierra Vista High School of Tulare Joint Union High School District, CA
Visalia Charter Independent Study and Online School of Visalia Unified School District, CA
Branson School Online of Branson School District RE- 82, CO
Doral Academy Preparatory School of Academica, FL
Somerset Academy Silver Palms Middle of Academica, FL
Devon Aire K-8 Center – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Maritime & Science Technology Academy – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Medical Academy for Science and Technology (Homestead) – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Miami Senior High School – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Young Women’s Preparatory Academy – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Boynton Beach Community High – Blended Learning of The School District of Palm Beach County – Blended Learning, FL
Olympic Heights Community High – Blended Learning of The School District of Palm Beach County – Blended Learning, FL
Chattahoochee High School of Fulton County School System, GA
Olathe Virtual School of Olathe USD 233, KS
Powdersville High School Blended of Anderson School District One, SC
Cane Ridge High School of Metro Nashville Public Schools, TN
KIPP Northeast College Preparatory of KIPP Texas Public Schools, TX
Jimmy Carter Early College High School of La Joya ISD, TX
The Phoenix Academy of Mansfield ISD, TX
Ed White Middle of North East ISD, TX
Chavez Excel Academy High School of Northside ISD, TX
Staunton River High School (Blended) of Bedford County Public Schools, VA
Tacoma Online of Tacoma Public Schools, WA

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Español

Harding Elementary of El Centro Elementary School District, CA
Mendota Elementary of Mendota Unified School District, CA
Burns Latino Studies Academy of Hartford Public Schools, CT
Michael D. Fox School of Hartford Public Schools, CT
Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan of Hartford Public Schools, CT
María C. Colón Sánchez Elementary of Hartford Public Schools, CT
Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary of School District of Manatee County, FL
Pershing Elementary of Berwyn South School District 100, IL
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary of Jefferson Parish Public School System, LA
West Buncombe Elementary of Buncombe County Schools, NC
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary of Mount Airy City Schools, NC
Bear Creek Elementary of Bend-La Pine Schools, OR
Kocurek Elementary of Austin ISD, TX
Sims Elementary of Austin ISD, TX
Oppe Elementary Magnet Campus of Coastal Studies of Galveston ISD, TX
Collier Elementary of Harlandale ISD, TX
Trimmier Elementary of Killeen ISD, TX
Mahaffey Elementary of Klein ISD, TX
Lawson Early Childhood Center of McKinney ISD, TX
DeZavala Elementary of Midland ISD, TX
Milam Elementary of Midland ISD, TX
Burke Elementary of Northside ISD, TX
Howsman Elementary of Northside ISD, TX
Davis Elementary of Royse City ISD, TX
Beethoven Elementary of Vanguard Academy, TX
Zundy Elementary of Wichita Falls ISD, TX

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Language & Literacy

Mary Welty Elementary of Nogales Unified School District, AZ
Abraham Lincoln Middle of Selma Unified School District, CA
Burney Elementary of Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
Citrus Park Elementary of Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
Folsom Elementary of Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
Temple Terrace Elementary of Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
Pleasant Hill Elementary of School District of Osceola County, FL
Grove Park Elementary of The School District of Palm Beach County, FL
Lake Park Elementary of The School District of Palm Beach County, FL
Lantana Elementary of The School District of Palm Beach County, FL
Harper Elementary of Clayton County Public Schools, GA
Northcutt Elementary of Clayton County Public Schools, GA
Murdock Elementary of Cobb County School District, GA
Cox Elementary of Colquitt County Schools, GA
Clear Creek Middle of Gilmer County Schools, GA
Wilson Middle of Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40, IL
Brookside School 54 of Indianapolis Public Schools, IN
Earl Watson Jr Early Childhood Center of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, KS
Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary of Fayette County Public Schools, KY
Moss Hill Elementary of Lenoir County Public Schools, NC
Liberty Elementary of Broken Arrow Public Schools, OK
Lincoln Elementary of Ponca City Public Schools, OK
Tschetter Colony School of Freeman Public School District 33-1, SD
Longlake Colony Elementary of Leola 44-2, SD
Springfield Middle of Robertson County Schools, TN
IDEA Los Encinos Middle of IDEA Public Schools, TX
IDEA University Prep Middle of IDEA Public Schools, TX
KIPP Unity Primary of KIPP Public Schools, TX
Progreso Elementary of Progreso ISD, TX
Parkway Intermediate School of Ephrata School District 165, WA

2021-2022 Districts of Excellence, Imagine Learning EL Education

DeSoto Parish School Board, LA
Detroit Public Schools Community District, MI
Jackson R-2 School District, MO
Cincinnati Public Schools, OH
Cleveland Metropolitan School District, OH
Richard Allen Schools, OH
Lenoir City Schools, TN
McMinn County Schools, TN
Sequatchie County Schools, TN

2021-2022 Schools/Districts of Excellence, Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics (Formerly LearnZillion)

Greeley Evans School District 6, CO
Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE
Smyrna School District, DE
Laurel School District, DE
Bettendorf Community School District, IA
Community Consolidated School District 59, IL
Kankakee School District 111, IL
Ottawa Unified School District 290, KS
Jefferson County Public Schools, KY
Ipswich Public Schools, MA
Dorchester County Public Schools, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools, MD
Washington County Public Schools, MD
Portland Public Schools, ME
Harmony Learning Center of North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622, MN
North High School of North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622, MN
Tartan High School of North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622, MN
Therapeutic Education Collective of North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622, MN
North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622, MN
Springfield Public Schools, MO
Bainbridge Island School District, WA
Kelso School District, WA

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Lectura

Mary Belle McCorkle Academy of Excellence K-8 of Tucson Unified School District, AZ
Truman School of New Haven Public Schools, CT
Denison Elementary of Denison Community School District, IA
Steuben Elementary of Kankakee School District 111, IL
Melrose Park Elementary of Maywood Melrose Park School District 89, IL
River Woods Elementary of Naperville Community Unit School District 203, IL
Lincoln Elementary of New Brunswick Public Schools, NJ
Lord Stirling Community School of New Brunswick Public Schools, NJ
Overton Elementary of Austin ISD, TX
Love Elementary of Houston ISD, TX

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Math 3+

Coronado Elementary of Nogales Unified School District, AZ
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science-Elementary of Charter Schools USA, FL
Renaissance Elementary Charter of Charter Schools USA, FL
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach of Charter Schools USA, FL
Winthrop Charter of Charter Schools USA, FL
Woodland Hills Elementary of Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, ID
Robert Healy Elementary of Chicago Network 6, IL
Bayou Boeuf Elementary of Lafourche Parish School District, LA
Sanborn Elementary of Alpena Public Schools, MI
School Three of Clifton Public Schools, NJ
Old Union Elementary of Carroll ISD, TX
Blanton Elementary of Denton ISD, TX
Sally E. Moore College & Career Preparatory of Grand Prairie ISD, TX
Hereford Preparatory Academy of Hereford ISD, TX
KIPP CONNECT Houston Primary of KIPP Texas Public Schools, TX
Rusk Elementary of Midland ISD, TX
Cole Elementary of Northside ISD, TX
Fisher Elementary of Northside ISD, TX
Lakeview Elementary of Northwest ISD, TX
Sheppard Elementary of Wichita Falls ISD, TX
Pioneer Valley Elementary of Bethel School District 403, WA
Buffalo Elementary of Logan County School District, WV

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Math Facts

Carolyn Lewis Elementary of Conway Public Schools, AR
C. Wright Elementary of Wilkes County Schools, NC
Academy C School of Guymon Public School, OK
Evergreen Elementary of Three Rivers School District, OR
Nescopeck Elementary of Berwick Area School District, PA
Hollywood Elementary of Saluda County School District, SC
Saluda Primary of Saluda County School District, SC
Hutchins Elementary of El Campo ISD, TX
Highland School of Highland ISD, TX
Sunnyside Elementary of Marysville School District 25, WA

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Math PreK-2

Jones Valley Elementary of Huntsville City Schools, AL
Renaissance Elementary Charter of Charter Schools USA, FL
Rivers Elementary of Atlanta Public Schools, GA
Center For Inquiry School 70 of Indianapolis Public Schools, IN
Center For Inquiry School 84 of Indianapolis Public Schools, IN
George W. Julian School 57 of Indianapolis Public Schools, IN
Central Elementary of Yukon School District I-27, OK
Surrey Hills Elementary of Yukon School District I-27, OK
Cumberland Valley Virtual Elementary of Cumberland Valley School District, PA
McNair Elementary of Denton ISD, TX
Paloma Creek Elementary of Denton ISD, TX
Julian S. Adame Elementary of Donna ISD, TX
Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence of Garland ISD, TX
Wilmeth Elementary of McKinney ISD, TX
Parker Elementary of Midland ISD, TX
Pease Communication & Technology of Midland ISD, TX
Santa Rita Elementary of Midland ISD, TX
Dudley Elementary of Victoria ISD, TX
Bridge Elementary of Bridge Elementary Charter, UT
Utah Connections Academy of Connections Academy Corporation, UT

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine MyPath

Fulton Academy of Science and Technology of Fulton County School System, GA
Hawthorn Elementary of Park Hill School District, MO
Excelsior Classical Academy, NC
Warsaw Elementary of Duplin County Schools, NC
North Park Elementary of Broken Bow Public Schools, NE
Cody Elementary of North Platte Public Schools, NE
Eisenhower Elementary of North Platte Public Schools, NE
Lake Maloney Elementary of North Platte Public Schools, NE
Seward Elementary of Seward Public Schools, NE
The Renaissance Charter School 2 of Renaissance Charter Schools, NY
Cincinnati Technology Academy of Cincinnati Technology Academy, OH
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy of Brinkley Heights Urban Academy, TN
Clyde Elementary of Clyde CISD, TX
Dalhart Elementary of Dalhart ISD, TX
Mitchell Boulevard Elementary of Fort Worth ISD, TX

2021-2022 Districts of Excellence, Imagine Odysseyware

IDEA – iGrad – Site, AK
East Grand School District, CO
Belmond-Klemme Community School District, IA
New Horizons Learning Center, IN
Maize Unified School District #266, KS
Madison County Schools, MS
Dundee Central School District, NY
Meade School District 46-1, SD
Marble Falls ISD, TX
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD, TX
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, WI
School District of South Milwaukee, WI

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Pathblazer

Don Tyson School of Innovation of Springdale School District 50, AR
St Odilia School of Archdiocese Los Angeles Education Office, CA
Tracy Independent Study Charter of Tracy Unified School District, CA
Icon Preparatory School – Tampa of Icon Preparatory School, FL
Hartridge Academy of Polk County Public Schools, FL
Model Elementary of Floyd County Schools, GA
North Magoffin Elementary of Magoffin County Schools, KY
Taylor County Primary of Taylor County School District, KY
Campton Elementary of Wolfe County Schools, KY
Allenbrook Elementary of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Elementary of Archdiocese of New York Catholic Schools, NY
Creekside Middle of Fairfield City School District, OH
Urbana Elementary of Urbana City Schools, OH
State Street Elementary Center of Wyoming Valley West School District, PA
Harmony Educational Services- Subs of Harmony Educational Services, UT
Blue Peak Online of Tooele County School District, UT

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Imagine Reading

Baggett Elementary of Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA
Black Canyon Middle of Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, ID
Centennial High School of West Ada School District, ID
Paul Barnhart Elementary of Charles County Public Schools, MD
Gulfport High School of Gulfport School District, MS
Public Schools of Robeson County, NC
Mesa View Middle of Farmington Municipal Schools, NM
Jay Middle School of Jay Public Schools, OK
Creek Elementary of Muskogee Public Schools, OK
Northeast Middle of Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, TN
Langford Elementary of Austin ISD, TX
IDEA Los Encinos Middle of IDEA Public Schools, TX
IDEA Walzem Middle of IDEA Public Schools, TX
West Orange-Stark Middle of West Orange-Cove Consolidated ISD, TX
Ibapah School of Tooele County School District, UT
Washington Elementary of Washington County School District, UT
Midway Elementary of Dinwiddie County Public Schools, VA
Hilltop Elementary of Edmonds School District, WA
Spruce Elementary of Edmonds School District, WA
McClure Elementary of Grandview School District 200, WA

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Legacy MyPath

Bakersfield Adult School of Kern High School District, CA
Independent Study Program of Red Bluff Joint Union High School District, CA
Central Middle of Nederland ISD, TX

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Purpose Prep K-5

Southgate Academy of Southgate Academy Charter School District, AZ
Excelsior Classical Academy, NC
Memphis College Prep of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, TN
Boyd Elementary of Boyd ISD, TX
Upshur County Shared Service Arrangement of Upshur County Shared Service Arrangement, TX

2021-2022 Schools of Excellence, Purpose Prep 6-12

Brindlee Mountain High School (Tutor) – Blended of Marshall County School District – Blended, AL
Douglas Middle School (Tutor) – Blended of Marshall County School District – Blended, AL
Academy For International Education Charter of Academy for International Education Charter School, FL
Ruth Rains Middle of Dixie County School District, FL
West Glades School of Glades County School District, FL
Graceville School of Jackson County School Board, FL
Grand Ridge School of Jackson County School Board, FL
Malone School of Jackson County School Board, FL
Lafayette High School 6-12 of Lafayette County School District, FL
Lawton Chiles Middle School – BL of Miami-Dade – Blended Learning, FL
Coral Shores High School of Monroe County School District, FL
Horace Obryant Middle of Monroe County School District, FL
Key Largo School of Monroe County School District, FL
Key West High School of Monroe County School District, FL
Marathon Middle High School of Monroe County School District, FL
Plantation Key Elementary of Monroe County School District, FL
Sugarloaf School of Monroe County School District, FL
Round Lake Charter of Round Lake Charter, FL
Coastal Plains Charter High School – Bulloch of Coastal Plains Education Charter High School, GA
Coastal Plains Charter High School – Camden of Coastal Plains Education Charter High School, GA
Coastal Plains Charter High School – Lowndes of Coastal Plains Education Charter High School, GA
Coastal Plains Charter High School – Wayne of Coastal Plains Education Charter High School, GA
Winfield High School of Winfield Unified School District 465, KS
Hernando High School of Desoto County Schools, MS
Southhaven Middle of Desoto County Schools, MS
Winters Junior High and High School of Winters ISD, TX

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 10 million students and partners with more than half the school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning’s flagship products include Imagine Edgenuity^®, online courseware and virtual school services solutions; supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, mathematics, robotics, and coding; and high-quality, digital-first core curriculum, including Illustrative Mathematics^®, EL Education^®, and Odell Education^®—all on the Imagine Learning Classroom—and Twig Science^®. Read more about Imagine Learning’s digital solutions at imaginelearning.com.

April 20, 2022 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Named 2022 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in Four Categories

Imagine Language & Literacy, Imagine Learning Twig Science and Imagine Robotify Earn Honor from Education Technology Industry Leaders

Scottsdale, Ariz. APRIL 20, 2022 – Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving over 10 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, was today named as a finalist for four 2022 SIIA CODiE Awards for Imagine Language & Literacy, Imagine Learning Twig Science, and in two categories for Imagine Robotify. CODiE finalists represent the best products, services, and people in the education and business technology industries.

“It is a great honor to have our products selected as finalists for CODiE Awards,” said Sari Factor, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer for Imagine Learning. “The CODiE Awards have long been the gold standard for recognizing excellence in education technology and we’re excited that our industry peers have identified Imagine Language & Literacy, Imagine Learning Twig Science, and Imagine Robotify as leaders in English language learning, science education, and coding and virtual instruction.”

Imagine Learning CODiE finalists include:

Imagine Language & Literacy – “Best Solution for English as a Second Language” Finalist

Imagine Language & Literacy won “Best Foundational English Language Arts Instructional Solution” in 2021. It is the only personalized learning program that accelerates both literacy skills and English language development for students in grades PreK-6. Designed to supplement core literacy instruction, Imagine Language & Literacy provides instruction and practice in all four domains of literacy—reading, writing, listening, and speaking. As students explore and practice skills, their individualized learning sequence adjusts dynamically to maximize their engagement and progress, accelerating to match a cognitive leap, or adjusting to accommodate unfinished learning.

Imagine Twig Science – “Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK-8” Finalist

Imagine Twig Science provides comprehensive coverage of science standards through engaging hands-on and digital investigations in which PreK-8 students take on the roles of real-world scientists and engineers. The program was created from the ground up for the Next Generation Science Standards and ensures that all students have an interwoven understanding of Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The unique instructional design challenges students to become creative problem solvers, making sense of engaging, real-world phenomena.

Imagine Robotify – Finalist in two categories: “Best Coding & Computational Thinking Solution” and “Best Virtual Lab”

Imagine Robotify is a browser-based digital solution designed to teach coding using the world’s best computer science simulator. The platform offers students the freedom and creativity they need to realize their original ideas and, in the process, develop their capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Imagine Robotify provides students with the ability to master coding skills and apply their critical thinking to robotics, math, science, and coding skills through project- and game-based learning. Students have access to more than 1,000 different coding activities and games, including 24/7 access to the latest and greatest virtual robots without having to ever purchase real hardware.

The SIIA CODiE Awards, the long-running, premier awards program for the software and information industries are produced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software, education, media and digital content industries. Imagine Learning was picked as a finalist across 47 education technology categories, including new categories in education and leadership.

The SIIA CODiE Awards have recognized thousands of Education and Business technology companies, products, and services as leaders in innovation and excellence for the past 37 years. The CODiE Awards are the only industry peer-reviewed awards program that includes a detailed review by industry experts.

“The 2022 CODiE Award finalists highlight the products and people who drove their industries forward through innovative products and leadership in these uncertain times,” said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. “These honorees continue the proud tradition of CODiE Award finalists of recognizing the most impactful products, services and leaders of their time, setting a foundation for the next generation of innovators. Congratulations to all who received this well-earned acknowledgment.”

The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry’s only peer-recognized awards program. Finalists are determined by industry experts. CODiE Award winners will be announced during the virtual winner announcement celebrations June 8 and June 9, 2022.

Details about each finalist are listed at https://siia.net/codie/codie-finalists/

About the SIIA CODiE™ Awards

The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology’s finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.

About Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)

SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 450 data, financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing companies. Our diverse members provide the critical data, content, and information that drives the global economy, informs financial networks, connects learners and educators, and drives innovation. Learn more at siia.net.

About Imagine Learning

April 19, 2022 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Taps Speech Recognition Technology to Help Educators Quickly and Accurately Assess Reading and Language Skills

On the heels of a successful pilot across the country, Imagine Learning partners with SoapBox Labs, the leading developer of speech recognition technology designed just for kids.

Scottsdale, Ariz. APRIL 19, 2022 – Imagine Learning, whose literacy solutions are used by millions of students across the U.S., today announced a new partnership with SoapBox Labs, the Dublin-based speech recognition company that powers joyful learning and play experiences for kids. Beginning this summer, Imagine Learning’s Language & Literacy program will include Fluent Reader+, a new tool powered by SoapBox’s voice technology, giving educators a seamless, scalable and more accurate approach to assessments of students’ reading and language learning progress.

Voice-enabled tools save educators time by replacing the cumbersome, manual assessment of students’ reading and language acquisition with an approach that is reliable, accurate, and automated. The feedback loop created by the SoapBox voice engine also makes it easier to monitor progress, giving teachers more frequent and better insights into where students need support on their literacy and language journey.

“We’ve long imagined the possibility of speech recognition technology to help teachers make the most of their time in the classroom,” said Jeff Pendleton, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Supplemental and Intervention at Imagine Learning. “But most speech engines have been designed primarily for adults and don’t work well for kids. The results of our pilot with SoapBox’s voice engine show that it not only works accurately for children, but also for a diversity of accents, dialects, and learning abilities. This is exciting for us and for educators everywhere.”

Imagine Language & Literacy is an award-winning adaptive learning program that accelerates literacy and English language development for students in grades PreK–6. More than 20,000 educators log in to the program daily and 65% of student users are emergent bilinguals. In a three-month pilot with 15,000 students from diverse backgrounds using SoapBox’s voice technology, Imagine Language & Literacy’s Fluent Reader+ was able to score oral reading fluency and language artifacts with a level of accuracy comparable to that of experienced educators in the classroom. Moreover, teachers in the pilot accessed the oral scoring tool 165 percent more often than their peers, reflecting their feedback that automation resulted in them using the tool more frequently and with more students.

“At SoapBox Labs, we pride ourselves on building speech recognition technology for kids that is accurate, inclusive, and fair. We are delighted to have been selected by Imagine Learning to service their user base of students, educators, and classrooms across the US,” said Martyn Farrows, CEO of SoapBox Labs. “This partnership is borne out of a focus on constant innovation and improvement, and we are excited about the opportunities for working together in the future.”

About SoapBox Labs

SoapBox Labs makes kids’ unique voices heard in the digital world. Our speech technology is proprietary and built from the ground up to empower children grades PreK-12 of every accent and stage of development to have joyful and immersive digital experiences. SoapBox powers voice-enabled learning and play experiences for third party clients in the education, gaming, media and entertainment industries.

SoapBox is a privacy-first company and offers full transparency with respect to the processing and storage of voice data in full compliance with US COPPA and EU GDPR legislation. Voice data is never shared outside the company, sold to third parties or used for marketing or advertising purposes.

About Imagine Learning

April 8, 2022 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Rounds Out Full K-12 Math Suite of Products with “All Green” Scores from EdReports

Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics K-5 Completes Full Math Portfolio with EdReports’ Distinction

Scottsdale, Ariz., APRIL 8, 2022 – Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 10 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced that Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics K-5 (formerly LearnZillion) has received near-perfect ratings by EdReports, an independent nonprofit designed to improve education through evidence-based reviews of K-12 instructional materials. These new ratings complete Imagine Learning’s entire “all green” K-12 core mathematics series.

Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics® K-12 is a problem-based IM-Certified curriculum that is designed to provide conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and a productive disposition. Students learn by doing, working their way through problems in both mathematical and real-world contexts, and constructing arguments using precise language. With this new rating, Illustrative Mathematics for all grades has met EdReports’ expectations for all three gateways: Focus & Coherence, Rigor & Mathematical Practices, and Usability.

EdReports provides independent reviews of instructional materials designed to improve Grades K-12 education. The EdReports rubric supports a sequential review process through the three gateways. Green ratings indicate that a curriculum meets expectations for each gateway of the EdReports review system. Illustrative Mathematics K-5 scored green on all three gateways and received perfect scores for two of the three gateways.

“We strive to provide all students the best access to grade-level mathematics with Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics,” said Terry Gilligan, Vice President & General Manager, Core Curriculum. “Receiving all greens from EdReports is a great honor and energizes our team to continue to provide the most innovative and effective solutions to teachers and students.”

“We are proud to see Imagine Learning’s Illustrative Mathematics Certified version of our grades K-5 curriculum pass EdReports’ criteria for Focus & Coherence, Rigor & Balance, and Usability with flying colors,” said Dr. William McCallum, CEO and co-founder of Illustrative Mathematics.

Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics, formerly LearnZillion, delivers a digital-first classroom experience, which enables teachers to create a student-centered, cohesive learning environment, based on research and driven by data that fully leverages the impact of high-quality curricula. As an IM-Certified partner, Imagine Learning collaborates with the Illustrative Mathematics team every step of the way by enhancing the curricula through an immersive experience with digital and print resources, including ready-to-go, customizable, and assignable lesson cards; virtual manipulatives and interactive math tools that foster mathematical practices; digital tasks, practice, and assessment that provide real-time feedback and data to inform instructional decisions; and live synchronous instruction virtually with LiveLearn.

About Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. Learn more at IllustrativeMathematics.org.

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 10 million students and partners with more than half the school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning’s flagship products include Imagine Edgenuity^®, online courseware and virtual school services solutions; supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, mathematics, robotics, and coding; and high-quality, digital-first core curriculum, including Illustrative Mathematics®, EL Education^®, and Odell Education^®—all on the Imagine Learning Classroom—and Twig Science^®. Read more about Imagine Learning’s digital solutions at imaginelearning.com.

March 7, 2022 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Announces New Features for Imagine Edgenuity to Support Ongoing Commitment to Academic Integrity

New Features are Latest Editions to Robust Suite of Tools to Support Educators and Ensure Academic Integrity

Scottsdale, Ariz., MARCH 7, 2022 – Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 10 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced new features within Imagine Edgenuity (formerly Edgenuity) to help educators maintain academic integrity among students. The new solutions give educators more time to focus on improving student outcomes while empowering students to take ownership of their learning.

Teachers know firsthand the importance of academic integrity. The classroom is an influential part of a child’s growth and development and learning about the necessity for integrity in an educational setting helps students to perform well in many aspects of their lives. In addition to being a positive role model, teachers must continue to engage with students and provide opportunities for inquiry and discussion that can foster success throughout a student’s learning journey.

“We’re committed to bringing educators new innovations that improve learning outcomes,” said Kinsey Rawe, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Courseware & Instructional Services for Imagine Learning. “These new tools give us an opportunity to help teachers save precious time that they can utilize to provide more personalized instruction to students while helping them understand the importance of academic integrity.”

Plagiarism Checker enables teachers to scan student submissions, searching for matches across the internet and from other students. This allows the teacher to identify potentially plagiarized work, investigate the similarities, and make informed decisions on their next steps, whether it’s a proctored make-up assignment, resetting student progress, or disciplinary action. As the system scans for plagiarism, Imagine Edgenuity is also building a database of submissions to flag and surface student submissions that raise plagiarism concerns across districts.

“The Plagiarism Checker has given our teachers an easy place to start the review of student writing,” said Hellen M. Secrist, online learning coordinator for Katy Independent School District in Katy, Texas. “The ability to share the report with students has been extremely helpful in explaining plagiarism and curtailing the habit of cutting and pasting from the Internet.”

“The Plagiarism Checker supports me in my role as a Professional Virtual Instructor,” said Dr. Ruby Evans. “An incident of plagiarism need not be one of conflict between the educator and a student. Instead, the use of this feature provides an invaluable teaching/learning moment and allows me to encourage the student to adopt a growth mindset. Once an academic integrity violation is confirmed, I am empowered to reach out to a student and engage in a constructive coaching session on how to improve her writing. Rather than being used as a punitive tool, this feature serves as a linchpin in the process of helping our students enhance their academic and scholarly writing skills.”

Speed Radar is another new feature that alerts teachers when students move through content too quickly, which could indicate low engagement with content or the student’s use of a browser extension to fast-forward through content. This feature helps teachers easily examine a student submission and decide the appropriate next steps.

Plagiarism Checker is now available within Imagine Edgenuity and part of Imagine Learning’s comprehensive Academic Integrity suite, which includes district-level settings, such as IP Registry and the Secure Lock Browser. Speed Radar will be available for back-to-school this summer. Together, these tools, along with Imagine Edgenuity’s many course-level settings, help educators successfully implement academic integrity standards among students. Additional information is available at imaginelearning.com/edgenuity.

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March 1, 2022 8:30 am

EdTech Leader Imagine Learning Unveils Imagine Learning Foundation With $5 Million Initial Commitment

Mission to Address Social and Emotional Learning Needs Outside the Classroom Pandemic Magnifies Demand for Solutions for Millions of Students Across the Country First Grants to Be Awarded in June 2022

Scottsdale, Ariz., March 1, 2022 – Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 10 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced the launch of the Imagine Learning Foundation. With a funding commitment of $5 million, the Imagine Learning Foundation was created with one principal goal in mind: fostering the well-being of learners and the people who support them at home and in their communities.

Initially, the Foundation will distribute grants to qualified organizations through two key programs: The Imagine Signature Grant Program and a companion Grassroots Grant Program. The Imagine Signature Grant Program is open for applications through March 2022 and winners will be in announced in June 2022. The regional Grassroots Grant Program will open for employee-recommended applications in May 2022 with winners announced over the summer.

“At Imagine Learning, we imagine a world where classrooms know no boundaries as we challenge ourselves each day to ignite learning breakthroughs by seeking new ways to empower educators, engage students and connect families,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning. “The impact of the pandemic over the past two years on the emotional lives of students and families is in many ways incalculable and has only exacerbated the pressing need for equitable, personalized, and collaborative solutions that help educators, students, and their families navigate their learning journeys in and out of the classroom.

“While social and emotional learning is a valued component of curriculum in thousands of schools, our Foundation will focus its resources on a companion effort to support the well-being of learners and their families at home and in their communities. We could not be prouder of our team members for their engagement and involvement in this effort,” said Mr. Grayer.

The Imagine Signature Grant Program is open for applications throughout March and the award winners will be announced in June 2022. Initial awards will fund two significant grants to two mission-aligned national non-profit organizations that:

Support initiatives that foster the learning well-being of youth, families, and educators at home and in the community; and/or
Study the current impacts that social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being have on accelerating student achievement across diverse communities.

The Grassroots Grant program will award grant-winners identified by regional teams of Imagine Learning employees that focus on social and emotional learning and digital education equity in out-of-classroom learning spaces in their respective local communities.

Social and emotional learning, the process of learning and applying the knowledge and skills to care for emotions, social relationships, and each individual’s sense of self, has become essential to students today as they navigate their learning journeys throughout the pandemic and beyond.

“Student well-being is the foundation for all student success,” said Chris Graham, Imagine Learning Senior Vice President & General Counsel and Imagine Learning Foundation Chairman and President. “Over the course of the last year, we assembled an experienced and diverse board of Imagine Learning team members to explore and identify areas where we could be of maximum value to our community. We encourage all to apply, and we look forward to partnering with leading non-profits that are pushing the boundaries of social and emotional learning beyond classroom walls.”

To learn more about the Imagine Learning Foundation and access Imagine Signature Grant Program applications, visit imaginelearningfoundation.org.

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January 25, 2022 8:30 am

Imagine Learning Launches Learning Breakthrough Contest

Edtech leader celebrates educator and student breakthrough learning moments on social media and awards prizes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 25, 2022 – Imagine Learning, a leading PreK—12 digital learning solutions company, is calling on educators, students, and families to share their experiences and “aha!” moments as part of Imagine Learning’s newly-launched Breakthrough Moment of the Month.

The program, which will run through the end of 2022, is focused on celebrating moments of discovery and learning breakthroughs in every student’s journey. Educators and parents know that look in a child’s eye, that first moment of understanding. From comprehending a story twist, to discovering a new way to solve a real-world problem in a science lab, to learning to converse in a new language—Imagine Learning knows that every achievement deserves to be celebrated.

To participate, educators, students, and families are encouraged to post a 45-60 second video on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook alongside the hashtag #ImagineLearningBreakthrough demonstrating a moment of discovery. Each month, one video will be named Imagine Learning’s Breakthrough Moment of the Month—and up to 10 eligible videos will be awarded a $50 e-gift card in recognition and appreciation for sharing their successes.

“At Imagine Learning, we know that if we empower educators to do what they do best, we can drive breakthroughs along every student’s unique learning journey,” said Sari Factor, Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning. “We’re eager for teachers and students to share their stories so we can shine spotlight on their success.”

Research has shown that celebrations around learning gains not only hold benefits for both individual learners and whole classrooms—resulting in enhanced social, cognitive and affective development—but for teachers as well, enabling them to find increased personal meaning and joy in their work.

Imagine Learning’s Breakthrough Moment of the Month program is now open for participation. For more information, please visit our website for more information.

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December 21, 2021 8:00 am

The Drone Racing League and Draganfly Create New STEM Program with Woz Ed and Imagine Learning’s Robotify

Draganfly, DRL, WozEd and Imagine Learning’s Robotify to teach thousands of students how to build, code, and fly racing drones in a new “Science of Drone Racing” curriculum.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Drone Racing League (DRL), the world’s premier, professional drone racing property, announced an expansion of their DRL Academy STEM program in partnership with Draganfly (NASDAQ; DPRO) (CSE: DPRO), an award industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, Steve Wozniak’s Woz Ed, the leader in demand-driven K-12 education, and Robotify, a virtual platform that teaches students about coding using robots. Together, these leaders in technology and education will inspire the next generation of innovators through an immersive and interactive “Science of Drone Racing” curriculum, debuting for middle school students in 2022.

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November 10, 2021 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Acquires Robotify, Innovative New Platform Designed To Teach Coding Through Virtual Robotics Simulation

Imagine Learning, the leading provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of Robotify, a digital curriculum start-up with a mission to empower students to learn coding in an inspiring, engaging, and playful way.

First Acquisition Since Rebranding As Imagine Learning

Scottsdale, Arizona, November 10, 2021 — Imagine Learning, the leading provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of Robotify, a digital curriculum start-up with a mission to empower students to learn coding in an inspiring, engaging, and playful way. The Dublin, Ireland based company was founded by Adam Dalton and Evan Darcy, and offers a user-friendly curriculum aligned to CSTA and ISTE standards, with easy implementation and the resources schools need to help students develop computer science and coding skills.

The acquisition, the company’s first since being rebranded as Imagine Learning, reinforces the focus on its mission: to ignite learning breakthroughs and support each student’s unique learning journey.

“Through the power of digital education, we are making learning more equitable, more collaborative and personalized, always advancing with students at the center”

“We are excited to welcome Robotify to the Imagine Learning family,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning. “Coding is the new literacy and Imagine Learning is a literacy leader. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) has become critical to prepare today’s learners for jobs of the future—with coding in particular quickly becoming a prerequisite. We also know that too many schools across the U.S. lack the resources to properly staff or equip a robotics program. Robotify solves this with a digital-first approach to provide greater opportunity to students by using virtual robots to make coding accessible to all. Driving equity is at the heart of our commitment to students, educators, and families, and this acquisition is a meaningful step for us.

“As the barriers between core and supplemental curriculum blur, impacted by data-driven digital education and assessment, we believe that Robotify will become an important element of a K-12 education offering students valuable gamified science and coding content. Through the power of digital education, we are making learning more equitable, more collaborative and personalized, always advancing with students at the center,” said Grayer.

Robotify offers courses that include over 800 different coding activities and games, and even a multi-player platform that allows kids to showcase their coding skills in virtual robotics competition against teams worldwide. The platform offers 24/7 access to the most innovative robots, with no hardware purchase required, ever.

“When we founded Robotify, our mission was simple—to empower all kids to learn coding in an inspiring, engaging and playful way. We are proud of the phenomenal journey we have been on thanks to our incredible team, and this is only just the beginning,” said co-founder, Adam Dalton. “Joining Imagine Learning helps bring us closer to our goal of making programming more accessible to young minds around the globe, and we’re elated to be part of the Imagine Learning family.”

The acquisition of Robotify, coming on the heels of the acquisition of Twig Education earlier this year, highlights Imagine Learning’s commitment to bring STEM forward in service of their mission, and prepare learners for the future.

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 10 million students and partners with more than 7,500 school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning’s flagship brands include Imagine Edgenuity, provider of online courseware and intervention solutions; Imagine Learning, provider of digital supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, and mathematics; and LearnZillion, StudySync, and Twig Education, providers of high-quality, digital-first core curriculum. Read more about Imagine Learning’s new brand at http://www.imaginethefutureoflearning.com.

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Imagine Learning is a leading provider of K–12 online and blended learning solutions, and we are always available to speak with members of the press.

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Imagine Learning

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November 1, 2021 8:00 am

Imagine Learning Becomes New Brand for K–12 Digital Education Leader Weld North Education

Weld North Education, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announces that it is bringing together all the Company’s products and solutions under a single unified brand, Imagine Learning.

All the Company’s Solutions Come Together Under One Unified Brand

Scottsdale, Arizona, November 1, 2021 – Weld North Education, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announces that it is bringing together all the Company’s products and solutions under a single unified brand, Imagine Learning. Existing product brands, including Edgenuity, LearnZillion, StudySync, Twig Education, Imagine Learning, and many others will now be united by a shared mission—to ignite learning breakthroughs—and together will enable Imagine Learning to create more forward-thinking education solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology. All existing products and solutions will continue to be available as part of a comprehensive portfolio designed to empower educators and improve student achievement.

“We are taking the next step on our journey to empower more educators, engage more students, and connect more families to learning,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning. “Since our inception in 2010, our mission—to ignite learning breakthroughs, open and accessible to all—has been our overriding true north. Through the power of digital education, we are making learning more equitable, more collaborative and personalized, always advancing with students at the center. We are proud of our partnerships with more than 7,500 school districts and educators to help teachers teach, and our commitment to their more than 10 million students. Coming together under a single brand with a single purpose—will support dynamic student learning and meet students where they are to help them progress towards their full potential.”

Imagine Learning is driven by passion, vision, and values to creatively transform what’s possible for all educators, and every student. Our five pillars guide how we support students, educators, and families at every step of the learning journey:

Create Collaboratively
- Everything we do—our products, research, and services—is deeply rooted in our relationships with educators. By working together, we can achieve and support greater learning.
Design for Students
- Our belief in the power of every learner’s unique potential drives us to create interactive, dynamic curricula that can adapt to meet each student’s unique needs—and motivate them to achieve more.
Drive Equity
- We work alongside school communities in creating equitable experiences in curricula and instruction. We have high expectations for all learners and believe that each one benefits from a learning experience that respects and represents them all.
Personalize Breakthroughs
- We empower educators with access to clear and measurable data in real time, helping to inform more personalized instruction and enable an adaptive experience.
Advance Learning
- We conduct ongoing research and thought leadership on emerging topics within education to advance learning for all.

“Unifying under the Imagine Learning brand will make our products and services more accessible and simpler to access and understand for educators, families, and students—and we will continue to create new products and features that will propel each student’s growth and save educators time,” said Grayer. “Together, our capabilities—highly engaging content, assessment to drive actionable performance data and personalized lessons—meet students where they are while enabling teachers to make the most of every moment with their students.”

The new brand identity will be launched with a new website: imaginethefutureoflearning.com. In the coming months it will be anything but business as usual for Imagine Learning. Through a new outreach channel currently in development, the company will extend their focus on Social-Emotional Learning, part of an effort that reflects Imagine Learning’s foundational pillars and supports its mission, to ignite learning breakthroughs.

About Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 10 million students and partners with more than 7,500 school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning’s flagship brands include Imagine Edgenuity, provider of online courseware and intervention solutions; Imagine Learning, provider of digital supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, and mathematics; and LearnZillion, StudySync, and Twig Education, providers of high-quality, digital-first core curriculum. Read more about Imagine Learning’s new brand at http://www.imaginethefutureoflearning.com.

For Media Queries

Imagine Learning is a leading provider of K–12 online and blended learning solutions, and we are always available to speak with members of the press.

Visit our homepage to learn more about Imagine Learning.

Tim DeClaire

Imagine Learning

tim.declaire@imaginelearning.com

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