Partners

XQ Institute is dedicated to rethinking high school. Our young people are growing up at a time when the economy, the workforce and the environment are changing rapidly. We help high schools become centers of innovative and rigorous learning where every student is prepared to succeed in college, career and life. Our approach is guided by deep research and powered by data and storytelling that inspire action. In partnership with a growing network of schools, districts, and states, we are advancing a movement that radically transforms the high school experience for young people everywhere.

Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, providing educational materials and services to learners of all ages around the globe. For more information, please visit www.pearsoned.com.

Savvas proudly carries on a longstanding tradition of innovation and leadership by providing the highest-quality content spanning Pre-K through grade 12. We have Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall and Pearson in our DNA — a lineage of iconic brands that set the standards of excellence in educational resources, including core curriculum, supplemental content, intervention programs and professional development. We design next generation learning solutions that help prepare students to become global citizens in a more interconnected, digital world. Guided by a deep empathy for learners and educators and a drive to expand equity, we design innovative learning solutions that are more customizable, more adaptable and more relevant — improving every student’s chance to succeed, in the classroom and in life. To learn more, visit Savvas.com.

For more than 30 years, Texas Instruments has been an active member of classrooms around the world, empowering teachers and inspiring students to succeed in math, science and STEM. Through our award-winning products, engaging lessons and top-notch professional development, TI is transforming the way teachers teach and students learn STEM subjects. Learn more at www.education.ti.com.

At Lakeshore, we believe in creating products that matter. That’s why our hands-on learning materials are meticulously crafted to help children reach key milestones, with top-quality furniture designed for any learning space. We’re also proud to offer services like Complete Classrooms® and free eProcurement — making Lakeshore the one-stop shop for all your early childhood and K-12 needs.

Renaissance Learning is a leading provider of cloud-based assessment and teaching and learning solutions that fit the K12 classroom, improve school performance and accelerate learning for all. Renaissance Learning enables educators to deliver highly differentiated and timely instruction while driving personalized student practice in reading, writing and math, every day. For more information, please visit www.renaissance.com.

ACT is an international, mission-driven, nonprofit organization providing high-quality assessments grounded in more than 50 years of research. The ACT® test is the most widely used U.S. college admissions test, taken in 2015 by 1.9 million high school seniors. Our ACT Aspire® assessment system measures student growth from grades 3 to 10 and links to the ACT to build a complete picture of college and career readiness. More than 3 million people have earned the ACT National Career Readiness CertificateTM — powered by ACT WorkKeys® — to demonstrate they have foundational workplace skills. Learn more at www.act.org.

AIR is one of the world's largest behavioral and social science research and evaluation organizations. Our overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing everyday life. For us, making the world a better place is not wishful thinking. It is the goal that drives us. Learn more at www.air.org.

Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) is a strengths-based K-12 model with a quarter-century track record of raising student math and reading scores, increasing teacher satisfaction and retention, and decreasing chronic absenteeism, student disciplinary incidents and suspensions. BARR is the first and only school improvement model to successfully climb the three tiers of evidence under the U.S. Department of Education’s Investing in Innovation (i3) program with twenty statistically significant outcomes for students and teachers. BARR has served 460 schools across the country. On average, BARR reduces the failure rate by 35% in just one school year.

Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now.

ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.

Founded in 2014, ClassWallet is the leading digital wallet and automated accounts payable platform for federal, state and district education. Saving valuable time and overhead costs to track, pay and report on decentralized purchases, ClassWallet is used in 28 states and by 20 state agencies, across 6,200 schools serving 4.1 million students. ClassWallet’s integrated marketplace of leading suppliers and learning curricula includes top retailers like Amazon, Office Depot, Staples, Scholastic, School Specialty, Lakeshore Learning and more. Headquartered in Miami, ClassWallet has been ranked 779 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2022 and the 56th fastest-growing financial services company in the nation.

Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates is a leading educational technology and publishing company with a mission to make classrooms better places for students and teachers. Its research-based, award-winning print and digital instruction and assessment products provide educators with the tools necessary to personalize learning for every student and help all students become college and career ready. Learn more at www.cainc.com.

Panorama helps schools and districts transform their approach to education, so that every student thrives in school, every student benefits from an excellent education, and every student graduates prepared with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to thrive in the modern, ever-changing world. Through their work to improve education, they help create a world where every child has equitable access to opportunities in school and in society more broadly. Learn more here: www.panoramaed.com

Project Lead The Way provides transformative learning experiences for K-12 students and teachers across the U.S. We create an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. We also provide teachers with the training, resources, and support they need to engage students in real-world learning. Learn more at www.pltw.org.