Our work would not be possible without the generous support from our Partners and Event Sponsors. Join our network of policymakers and education leaders as we support strategies that improve education opportunities by becoming a Partner or Event Sponsor.
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. Our mission – advancing the science of measurement to power human progress – ensures our focus to enable everyone, everywhere, to demonstrate their skills and chart their path to future readiness for life. We are committed to readying 100M+ people for the next generation of jobs by 2035. We deliver on this commitment through trusted assessments and skills solutions – including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, Praxis and Futurenav – and groundbreaking initiatives powered by our Research Institute. With a robust global footprint, including subsidiaries (PSI), offices and operations in more than 200 countries and territories, we help over 50 million individuals each year measure their proficiency and unlock new opportunities. Discover how we expand our worldwide impact: www.ets.org.
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at www.pearson.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. In a world full of shortcuts, apps and distractions, we focus on what matters: real math understanding. Our technology is built with input from educators and designed to support the learning that actually happens in classrooms — not in web browsers. Learn more at www.education.ti.com.
Britebound, formerly American Student Assistance (ASA), is a national nonprofit at the forefront of changing the way young people learn about careers and navigate to postsecondary education and career success through access to career readiness information, resources, and experiences for all. Britebound helps middle and high school students to know themselves—their strengths and their interests—and understand their education and career options so that they can make informed decisions. Britebound fulfills its mission by providing free, digital experiences including Futurescape® and Future Network directly to millions of students, and through advocacy, impact investing, research, thought leadership, and philanthropic support for educators, intermediaries, and others. Britebound fosters a generation of confident, crisis-proof young people who are ready for whatever path comes next after high school. To learn more about Britebound, visit www.britebound.org.
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.
DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 6.7 million people and partners have contributed $1.9 billion to support more than 3 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit www.donorschoose.org.
From intentionally designed learning environments to engaging, hands-on materials that open a world of play and discovery, Lakeshore is committed to offering our customers the very best. With a clear focus on quality, durability and safety, our teacher-developed products help the littlest learners prepare for school while supporting educators and parents at the same time. So, if you’re looking for child-centered classroom furniture, one-of-a-kind dramatic play materials or hundreds of other items you won’t find anywhere else, look to Lakeshore.
Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We envision a system that is easy to navigate, delivers fair results, and meets the nation’s need for talent through a broad range of credentials.
Since 1986, our mission has remained the same: To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide. Today, more than 40 percent of US schools rely on Renaissance solutions for data and insights to equitably move learning forward. As technology continues to change, and as teachers and students connect in new ways, our commitment to accelerating learning is unwavering—both inside and outside the classroom. Renaissance was founded on the belief that technology can play an important role in the service of learning. Our team continues to build on this legacy, both in the US and around the world. We believe that children learn better when we all work together; that edtech should support—but never replace—the teacher; and that a commitment to quality, innovation, and teamwork results in the best products for both educators and students.
ACT is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that everyone can discover and fulfill their potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACT’s learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the U.S. and around the world to help people achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life.
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 an education technology company committed to helping all teachers and students feel seen, valued, and supported. Through its family of companies — Lexia, Cambium Assessment, Voyager Sopris Learning, ExploreLearning & Learning A–Z, Time4Learning, and Kurzweil Education — Cambium delivers research-based, digital-centric solutions for PreK–12 education, including literacy, math, science, STEM, English learners/ELD, assessments, and homeschooling resources.
As one of the most respected organizations in the industry, Cambium recognizes its responsibility to lead. We are vocal advocates for education essentials, elevating simplicity, certainty, and now in everything we do to accelerate meaningful progress in education.
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 and screen-time. 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 25+ million students and staff in over 3,200+ school systems, and 7 Statewide Implementations. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
ClassWallet is the leading digital wallet for public funds. A pioneer in financial and government technology, ClassWallet's technology is used by public agencies across 37 states to maximize the positive impact of public funding on people’s lives. Since 2014, the ClassWallet platform has been used to deliver more than $6.5 billion in public funds to millions of citizens, and has helped clients achieve high standards of program integrity and efficiency. ClassWallet is proud to hold an A+ rating from by the Better Business Bureau, with customer loyalty and satisfaction exceeding some of the world's largest brands.
Panorama Education is a leading education technology company that partners with K-12 schools and districts to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. Founded in 2012, Panorama is the partner of choice for districts that want to implement AI safely and securely, elevate academic performance, improve attendance and behavior, and prepare students for graduation and life after school. Panorama’s secure, research-backed software for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement provides educators with a unified view and actionable insights across academics, attendance, behavior, and well-being. Through professional development and hands-on support, Panorama helps districts achieve their goals and deliver lasting impact. Today, Panorama supports 15 million students in 25,000 schools and 2,000 districts nationwide. 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.
Cambium Assessment (CAI) delivers valid and innovative tests at scale so that every student, family, and teacher feels seen, valued, and supported. CAI is a leading provider of online assessments that shape educational outcomes for millions of students, combining superior technology, expert psychometrics, and next-generation content. Building on state-of-the-art practices, CAI delivers innovative models, materials, and strategies that advance the field of educational measurement and strengthen the validity and usefulness of student results.
Cognia has the knowledge to help schools improve. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional services and consulting within a framework of continuous improvement. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our 36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students and 5 million educators every day, Cognia is an undeniable force for enhancing schools, engaging students and driving better outcomes for all. Find out more at cognia.org.
HMH is an adaptive learning company. With a focus on what moves each learner, HMH delivers what educators need to foster growth and build lasting momentum. We create integrated K–12 learning solutions for core, supplemental, intervention, assessment, and professional learning—delivered on one streamlined platform. Our technology can flex, uncovering smarter insights about students and helping educators act on what motivates them.
MetaMetrics® is the world’s leading authority on measuring reading and math skills. The Lexile® and Quantile® Frameworks connect students’ reading and math abilities to the complexity of content on the same scale, making learning more personalized. The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks are industry standards used across all 50 states. Over 35 million students receive our measures, turning individual moments of assessment into meaningful connections that empower learning. Most major assessments and over 100+ million books, articles, and digital learning resources are mapped to Lexile and Quantile measures, resulting in tighter connections between assessments, curricula, and careers.
National Math + Science Initiative strives to advance STEM education to ensure all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners who pursue their passions and tackle the world's toughest challenges. Learn more here.
New Meridian is a nonprofit assessment organization committed to advancing the quality of public education for all students. Since 2016, our diverse team of assessment design and development experts has collaborated with classroom teachers to develop high-quality assessments that give educators the information they need to ensure all students grow to be effective thinkers, problem solvers, and communicators. We partner with states and districts to develop innovative assessment solutions that provide educators and policymakers with the data and insights required to improve educational outcomes and expand opportunities for all students.
Smarter Balanced provides the most comprehensive and innovative standards-aligned system that supports teaching and learning and improves local and statewide systems. Our dynamic system of educational tools — developed in collaboration with educators — gives teachers integrated lessons, activities, and methods of gauging progress, along with interim and summative assessments that provide actionable data as students progress toward college- and career-readiness. Learn more at www.smarterbalanced.org.
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