Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Learning is at the forefront of ed tech companies using data and artificial intelligence to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students. As a leader in K-12 education for over 26 years, Carnegie’s award-winning math, literacy, world languages, professional learning and high-dosage tutoring products are used by over 5.5 million students and educators in all 50 states and Canada. Born out of Carnegie Mellon University, the company continues to conduct research with over $90M in grant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation and U.S. Department of Education (among others). Visit carnegielearning.com to learn more.

For over twelve years, Cambium Assessment has served at the forefront of the online assessment industry, and continues to grow. Their continuum of capabilities and services has enabled numerous states and education consortia to transition from paper-pencil testing and into online-assessment systems almost instantaneously. All of these tests were processed with the rapid scoring and reporting turnaround essential for educators to identify their students’ strengths and needs promptly. Learn more at www.cambiumassessment.com/

New Meridian is an assessment design and development company committed to advancing equity in education by developing assessments that focus on the skills that matter: critical thinking, deep understanding, and effective communication. Data from our assessments enable educators to be more responsive to students’ learning needs to ensure all students have the opportunity to master critical grade-level learning standards and graduate prepared for future success.  For more information, visit www.newmeridiancorp.org/

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.

Smarter Balanced is committed to providing teachers with high-quality tools and resources to prepare students—regardless of background or ability—for successful, productive futures and choices after high school. Learn more at smarterbalanced.org.

Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) is a strengths-based model that provides schools with a comprehensive approach to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all students. Schools within the BARR Network harness the power of data and relationships to empower all students to thrive within and outside the classroom. Designed by an educator, the BARR model is rooted in the belief that growth is possible and within reach for every school, with the same students and the same teachers. Learn more at www.barrcenter.org.