Press Releases Archives | Learning K-12 Digital Literacy & Computer Science Solutions Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:12:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.learning.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-BoFBQaU2_400x400-150x150.jpg Press Releases Archives | Learning 32 32 Learning.com Wins Best of Show at ISTE 2025 for Middle School Digital Literacy Curriculum https://www.learning.com/blog/best-of-show-iste-2025-middle-school-digital-literacy-curriculum/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:04 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=4166 WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 / — Learning.com has been honored with a Best of Show Award from Tech & Learning for its digital literacy curriculum, announced at ISTE 2025. The award-winning curriculum helps middle school students build real-world digital skills, from spotting misinformation and protecting privacy to using social media responsibly and understanding the role of […]

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]]> WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 / — Learning.com has been honored with a Best of Show Award from Tech & Learning for its digital literacy curriculum, announced at ISTE 2025.

The award-winning curriculum helps middle school students build real-world digital skills, from spotting misinformation and protecting privacy to using social media responsibly and understanding the role of AI. The lessons are self-paced, age-appropriate, and align with key educational standards. Teachers can customize learning paths, monitor progress with auto-scored assessments, and spend more time supporting students—not managing tech.

“Our digital literacy curriculum is built to give students the tools they need to safely and confidently navigate the digital world,” said Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com. “We designed this next generation program to make it easier for educators to bring digital literacy and citizenship into the classroom—and to give families peace of mind.”

The curriculum also meets accessibility and compliance requirements, integrates easily with existing learning platforms, and provides school leaders with detailed reporting that supports CIPA and ISTE standards.

The Best of Show Awards are judged by industry experts and editors who evaluate products based on innovation, usability, performance, and potential impact.

“These award-winning products represent some of the most promising new ideas and tools for today’s classrooms,” said the Tech & Learning editorial team.

About Learning.com

Learning.com equips over 2 million K–12 students with the digital literacy, computer science, and AI readiness skills they need to thrive in a tech-driven world. Founded in 1999, the company is committed to helping every student—regardless of background—develop a healthy, informed, and proficient relationship with technology.

With award-winning programs like EasyTech, EasyCode, and Tech Apps, Learning.com offers scaffolded, student-led lessons that build keyboarding fluency, critical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship. Its research-backed curriculum supports districts nationwide in integrating technology meaningfully and preparing students not just to succeed in school—but to lead in life.

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]]> Learning.com Named “Overall e-Learning Company of the Year” in 7th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program https://www.learning.com/blog/learning-wins-2025-breakthrough-awards/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:05:38 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=4042 Prestigious International Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Educational Technology Products and Companies PORTLAND, OR., – June 4, 2025 – Learning.com, a leading provider of digital literacy solutions, today announced that it has been selected as winner of the “Overall e-Learning Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech […]

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PORTLAND, OR., – June 4, 2025 – Learning.com, a leading provider of digital literacy solutions, today announced that it has been selected as winner of the “Overall e-Learning Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

Learning.com helps students gain essential skills to safely and proficiently navigate the digital world. The platform’s lesson library includes videos, games, and auto-scoring assessments with prebuilt lesson plans and learning paths – all customizable and automated with optional extensions to dive deeper.

“Only about a quarter of 5th and 8th graders are proficient in digital skills, impacting their educational journey and falling short of the high digital skills competency modern jobs require, ” said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. “Learning.com helps students develop healthy and proficient relationships with technology, improving academic outcomes, developing practical life skills, and ensuring success in the digital world. With the explosion of AI in education, learning AI through interactive, engaging lessons helps students gain the skills needed to succeed while also fostering healthy relationships with technology – essential as AI continues to shape their education and everyday lives.”

The flagship product, EasyTech, offers classroom flexibility, which encompasses all facets of digital literacy including AI; identifying fake news; creating with apps and tools; safely leveraging the power of the internet; and digital citizenship. EasyTech K-12 Digital Literacy & Citizenship curriculum includes a rich library of lessons, aligned to ISTE and state standards, which can be customized for district technology standards and implementation models.

Learning.com’s coding and computational thinking curriculum, EasyCode, equips students with critical thinking, programming and design skills. Whether or not they grow up to be computer scientists, EasyCode provides students the ability to understand algorithms, app development, computer programming, design skills and how the internet works.

“We often think of students as digital natives, but the reality is, they are cell phone natives and we can’t leave their relationship with technology to chance. In our fast-evolving AI era, we must help students build the knowledge and skills they’ll need to use technology responsibly, safely, and effectively. And, we aren’t just talking about preparing them for a digital economy. Students must be able to navigate technology wellto succeed in school today, whether that’s taking an assessment — which is predominantly online — or building healthy habits in their personal life,” said Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com. “We’re honored to be recognized this year, as schools across the country are having critical and timely conversations about the skills students need to thrive today, and throughout their lives.”

The Company has recently launched AI lessons for students and educators to engage in interactive AI learning experiences that help children master safe and ethical AI practices. Interactive learning experiences simplify complex subjects, making AI engaging and accessible in exploring how AI works; builds critical-thinking skills for mastering AI prompts; teaches practical skills with real life AI applications; covers topics such as how to spot AI biases.

The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of educational technology categories, including Student Engagement, School Administration, Adaptive Learning, STEM Education, Remote Learning, Career Preparation and many more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world.

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About Learning.com

Learning.com is dedicated to empowering educators to integrate technology instruction, foster academic progress, instill a healthy relationship with technology, and broaden opportunities for K-12 students – regardless of background. Founded in 1999, the company partners with millions of students, educators, district administrators and state legislators to bridge the digital learning gap and ensure every learner has the skills to successfully navigate in and out of the classroom. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards including the Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning” and ISTE Best of Show.

About EdTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in educational technology products, companies and people. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough educational technology in categories including e-learning, student engagement, school administration, career preparation, language learning, STEM and more. For more information, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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]]> Former Superintendent and Nationally Recognized Education Leader Dr. Jesús Jara Joins Learning.com Board of Directors https://www.learning.com/blog/jesus-jara-joins-board/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:39 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=3887 PORTLAND, OR. (January 28, 2025) — Dr. Jesús Jara, a nationally recognized education leader with decades of experience transforming K-12 education, has joined Learning.com’s Board of Directors. Dr. Jara most recently served as Superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the nation’s fifth-largest school system serving over 300,000 students and 40,000 employees. Dr. Jara brings […]

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]]> PORTLAND, OR. (January 28, 2025) — Dr. Jesús Jara, a nationally recognized education leader with decades of experience transforming K-12 education, has joined Learning.com’s Board of Directors. Dr. Jara most recently served as Superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the nation’s fifth-largest school system serving over 300,000 students and 40,000 employees. Dr. Jara brings a wealth of experience in education leadership and a deep commitment to driving meaningful learner impact by empowering students with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age.

“Dr. Jara’s dedication to creating equitable opportunities for all students reflects a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in education today,” said Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com. “His leadership and experience will help us ensure every educator and student is equipped to develop healthy and proficient relationships with technology to support success in a world where technology is ever-evolving.”

Dr. Jara previously served as deputy superintendent for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida, where he oversaw five area superintendents and the division of Teaching and Learning. During his time with the district, Dr. Jara was pivotal in narrowing the achievement gap faster than 90 percent of major cities across the United States. Prior to Orange County, he was superintendent and chief operations officer in Monroe County Public Schools in Florida, where he helped increase participation and achievement in advanced coursework. He was also executive director of the College Board’s Florida Partnership, responsible for increasing equitable access to services for minority and underrepresented students across the state.

“We are in an era where digital literacy and digital citizenship are fundamental to student success and equity in education,” said Dr. Jara. “Joining Learning.com’s board provides an incredible opportunity to help shape how we equip educators with the tools and resources they need to prepare every student to be both safe and successful online.”

Dr. Jara began his career in Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a bilingual biology teacher, before moving to Springfield, Massachusetts where he served as assistant principal and principal. He has served on the board for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents among other prestigious community and educational organizations. Dr. Jara holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  

About Learning.com

Learning.com is dedicated to empowering educators to integrate technology instruction, foster academic progress, instill a healthy relationship with technology, and broaden opportunities for K-12 students – regardless of background. Founded in 1999, the company partners with millions of students, educators, district administrators and state legislators to bridge the digital learning gap and ensure every learner has the skills to successfully navigate in and out of the classroom. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards including the Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning” and ISTE Best of Show.

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solutions – EasyTech, Tech Apps and EasyCode – not only foster the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, but also help them become responsible digital citizens. EasyTech, Tech Apps and EasyCode, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting for progress monitoring. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel safely in an increasingly digital world.

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]]> From Awareness to Action: Learning.com’s Commitment to Supporting Healthy Relationships with Technology for Kids https://www.learning.com/blog/from-awareness-to-action-learning-coms-commitment-to-supporting-healthy-relationships-with-technology-for-kids/ Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:51 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=3405 The post From Awareness to Action: Learning.com’s Commitment to Supporting Healthy Relationships with Technology for Kids appeared first on Learning.

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May 6, 2024, Portland, Oregon – As the world observes Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Learning.com, a leading provider of digital literacy solutions, is taking proactive steps to address a pressing issue: the need for young learners to develop healthy relationships with technology. Recognizing that banning technology isn’t the solution, Learning.com is engaging educators and parents in the conversation and providing free tools and resources during the month of May aimed at supporting the creation of positive digital experiences for children. Through an informative webinar with experts in the field on May 21, Learning.com will foster discussions that aim to help students build healthy relationships with technology.

“As parents, educators and humans, it goes beyond mere awareness; it’s about taking action.  We have an obligation to teach our kids how to live safely in the world of technology,” said Learning.com CEO Lisa O’Masta. “We believe that by providing educators and parents with the necessary resources and guidance, we can equip children with the skills they need to navigate their digital world safely and confidently.”

For O’Masta, the issue is personal. In an emotional video, she shared her story of experiencing a parent’s worst nightmare – her teenager attempted to take his own life following a series of common and problematic online interactions. Similar scenarios have played out for families across the country. In fact, the issue is so pervasive that in 2023 the Surgeon General issued a mental health advisory on the dangers of social media for young people.

Yet students must learn to safely and effectively navigate and leverage the vast digital world in order to be college- and career-ready. As a leading provider of digital literacy curriculum, Learning.com is hosting a webinar on “Helping Kids Create a Healthy Relationship with Technology,” on May 21, 2024, at 4 p.m. PDT. The panel will feature the following experts:

  • Dino Ambrosi, Digital wellness speaker and founder of Project Reboot
  • Diana Graber, Author & founder of Cyberwise
  • Merve Lapus, VP of Education Outreach and Engagement, Common Sense Education
  • Cary Perales, Director of Instructional Technology, Corpus Christi Independent School District
  • Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com as moderator.

Registration is free and both parents and educators are encouraged to attend.

Additionally, Learning.com is releasing some of its popular educational resources for teachers and parents to use throughout Mental Health Awareness Month. The following video lessons and downloadable activities can be found at learning.com/mental-health-awareness-month:

  • Grades K-2. In the video “Pearl’s Private Password” students follow Rocki and Pearl as they learn about usernames and passwords, and gain an understanding of the basics of internet privacy and safety. A downloadable workbook and printable templates allow children to  act out the stories and reinforce takeaways from the lesson
  • Grades 3-5. In “Cyberbullying: A Sticky Situation” students follow Sal as he experiences cyberbullying. Students learn to recognize different types of cyberbullying, and what to do when they see or experience it. Downloadable discussion sheets and a poster encourage students to think about cyberbullying from different perspectives and foster empathy.
  • Grades 6+. The “Dealing with Cyberbullying” video lesson teaches students about the harmful effects of cyberbullying, and reminds older students how to be good digital citizens. Downloadable case studies with prompts to foster critical thinking and deeper discussion among students, teachers and parents.

About Learning.com
At Learning.com, we believe it’s critical for K-12 students, regardless of background or circumstances, to have a healthy relationship with technology, resulting in improved academic outcomes, tangible life skills, and more meaningful connections with one another. Founded in 1999, the company partners with millions of students, educators, district administrators and state legislators to bridge the digital learning gap and ensure every learner has the skills to successfully navigate in and out of the classroom. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards including the Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning” and ISTE Best of Show.

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solutions – EasyTech, Tech Apps and EasyCode – not only foster the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, but also help them become responsible digital citizens. These engaging, easy-to-use resources feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting for progress monitoring. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel safely in an increasingly digital world.

Media contact:
Abby Daniels
adaniels@learning.com 

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]]> AI Visionary and Education Technologist Luyen Chou Joins Learning.com Board of Directors https://www.learning.com/blog/luyen-chou-joins-board/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:30:21 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=3374 April 30, 2024, Portland, Oregon – Award-winning education technologist, innovator and executive, Luyen Chou has joined Learning.com’s Board of Directors. Chou, a noted speaker and consultant on edtech and specifically the role of artificial intelligence in education, currently serves as an advisor for Bain Capital Double Impact, Chief of Innovation for Triumph Learning and as […]

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]]> April 30, 2024, Portland, Oregon – Award-winning education technologist, innovator and executive, Luyen Chou has joined Learning.com’s Board of Directors. Chou, a noted speaker and consultant on edtech and specifically the role of artificial intelligence in education, currently serves as an advisor for Bain Capital Double Impact, Chief of Innovation for Triumph Learning and as a board member for several education technology companies.

“Luyen has been leading technology innovation in education for more than 30 years,” said Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com. “He will challenge us to continue expanding our thinking about the possibilities within education – particularly around fast evolving topics such as artificial intelligence – and the importance to prepare educators and students, regardless of background, with the ethical, safe digital readiness needed for a changing world.”

Chou is an early pioneer in using technology to support learning in the classroom. He started his career as a high school history teacher in New York City in the 1980s, incorporating computer simulations and digital images of archaeology to teach ancient history. Since then Chou has founded several nonprofit schools in the U.S., including The School at Columbia University and Brooklyn Prospect Charter Schools.

“Technology holds both an enormous potential and a societal obligation for preparing learners to safely navigate innovation, where knowledge is advancing at an accelerating rate,” said Chou. “Learning.com’s mission of preparing and educating students and educators, ensuring equitable access for all, and fostering practices essential for success in a technology-driven society deeply resonates with my passions and expertise.”

Chou has also served in executive leadership education and product roles at 2U, Inc., Trilogy Education and Pearson Education (following its acquisition of Schoolnet). Chou’s entrepreneurial career started in 1992 with the founding of his first edtech company, Learntech, where he served as CEO and President. He holds a B.A. from Harvard College and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College.

About Learning.com
Learning.com is dedicated to empowering educators to integrate technology instruction, foster academic progress, instill a healthy relationship with technology, and broaden opportunities for K-12 students – regardless of background. Founded in 1999, the company partners with millions of students, educators, district administrators and state legislators to bridge the digital learning gap and ensure every learner has the skills to successfully navigate in and out of the classroom. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards including the Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning” and ISTE Best of Show.

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solutions – EasyTech, Tech Apps and EasyCode – not only foster the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, but also helps them become responsible digital citizens. EasyTech, Tech Apps and EasyCode, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting for progress monitoring. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel safely in an increasingly digital world.

Media contact:
Abby Daniels
adaniels@learning.com

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]]> Education Industry Leader Lisa O’Masta Named CEO of Learning.com https://www.learning.com/blog/lisa-omasta-named-ceo/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:11 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=3287 The post Education Industry Leader Lisa O’Masta Named CEO of Learning.com appeared first on Learning.

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March 5, 2024, Portland, Oregon – Proven education industry leader Lisa O’Masta has been named CEO of Learning.com, the market leader in providing digital literacy and computer science resources to ensure every K-12 student develops the skills necessary to be successful in and out of the classroom.

“Learning.com is more than just a company, it’s a community driven by a shared passion for impacting positive change in education,” said O’Masta. “I’m excited to join this organization not only to provide the skills and tools in computer science and digital literacy, but to address the gap in digital skills development and promote mental health through the safe and effective use of powerful technology resources. This mission resonates with me deeply.”

O’Masta has over two decades of experience in the education industry. She recently served as president of Learning A-Z, where she led the considerable expansion of the company’s impact in reading literacy through engaging, digital science of reading resources. Prior to that, as CEO of Illustrative Mathematics, she pioneered the broad distribution of open educational resources in mathematics. O’Masta has also held leadership positions at Stride, McGraw-Hill Education, SchoolNet and Laureate Education where she brought her curiosity, innovative thinking and commitment to doing what’s in the best interest of students and educators to her work.

“Lisa’s track record as a dynamic and transformative leader with a passion for education makes her the ideal person to guide Learning.com through its next phase of growth,” said board member James Tieng, co-founder and managing partner of Lumos Capital Group. “We are confident that with Lisa’s leadership, Learning.com will even more effectively and impactfully equip students with the skills they need to thrive in our digital world.”

O’Masta is dedicated to coaching and mentorship, and believes that by cultivating strong teams and developing leaders within mission-driven companies, the organization is better prepared to make a meaningful impact with students and teachers. She holds a bachelor’s in marketing from Towson University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.

About Learning.com
Learning.com is dedicated to preparing students for success in our digital world. Founded in 1999, the company partners with millions of students, educators, district administrators and state legislators to bridge the digital learning gap and ensure every learner has the resources to be successful. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards including the Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning;” ISTE Best of Show; and “The Oregonian’s Top Workplace.”.

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solution, EasyTech, helps students develop computer science, digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Learning.com’s EasyCode curriculum is a comprehensive coding solution for K-12 that develops students’ coding, computational thinking and computer science prowess. EasyTech and EasyCode, both delivered through the Learning.com platform, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting to measure programs efficacy and optimize implementation. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel in a digital world.

About Lumos Capital Group
Lumos Capital Group is an investment firm that focuses on dynamic growth-stage companies in the human capital development sector (education technology, workforce development, knowledge services). Lumos takes an active approach by committing time, network, and capital to accelerate their portfolio companies’ product leadership and international expansion and enabling them to achieve enduring market leadership. For more information, please visit www.lumoscapitalgroup.com.

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]]> Learning.com Program Adopted by Texas State Board of Education https://www.learning.com/blog/learning-com-program-adopted-by-texas/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:50:54 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=3140 Curriculum earns state approval for updated Technology Applications Standards December 1, 2023, Austin, Texas – Learning.com announced today that the Texas State Board of Education adopted its newly developed K-8 digital literacy and computer science program as state-approved instructional materials. Learning.com’s TechApps for Texas was found to meet Proclamation 2024 for Texas Essential Knowledge and […]

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December 1, 2023, Austin, Texas – Learning.com announced today that the Texas State Board of Education adopted its newly developed K-8 digital literacy and computer science program as state-approved instructional materials. Learning.com’s TechApps for Texas was found to meet Proclamation 2024 for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications (TA-TEKS) and was the only adopted curriculum to meet 100% of state standards for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.

“Learning.com is proud that the State Board of Education recognized that our K-8 computer science solution met Texas’ updated, more rigorous standards,” said Keith Oelrich, CEO of Learning.com. “With this official seal of approval, we’re excited to continue our valued collaborations with teachers and administrators across the great state of Texas and prepare more students for success in our rapidly changing digital world.”

Learning.com’s TechApps for Texas will be available for implementation in schools across Texas for fall 2024.The interactive, gamified program engages students with complete grade-specific K-8 coverage of each strand: Computational Thinking, Data Literacy, Management & Representation, Creativity & Innovation, Digital Citizenship, Practical Technology Concepts.

“Our team of educators meticulously designed the TechApps for Texas program to meet the state’s standards, and now that the program has been adopted, we are eager to ensure educators feel ready to leverage the program to the fullest extent with their students,” said Kelli Erwin, Ed.D., Director of Education at Learning.com.

To learn more, visit https://www.learning.com/texas-techapps/.

About Learning.com

Learning.com is dedicated to preparing students for success in our digital world. Founded in 1999, the company currently partners with 10 percent of U.S. school districts and serves more than 1.6 million students each year. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards, including 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2017 Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning;” ISTE 2017 Best of Show; “The Oregonian’s Top Workplace” for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 and 2016; and the “Healthiest Employers of Oregon” for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solution, EasyTech, helps students develop computer science, digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Learning.com’s EasyCode curriculum is a comprehensive coding solution for K-12 that develops students’ coding, computational thinking and computer science prowess. EasyTech and EasyCode, both delivered through the Learning.com platform, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting to measure programs efficacy and optimize implementation. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel in a digital world.

Media contact:
Abby Daniels
adaniels@learning.com

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]]> Education Technology Company Learning.com Acquires Codesters and Vidcode https://www.learning.com/blog/codesters-acquisition/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:45:38 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=2166 The post Education Technology Company Learning.com Acquires Codesters and Vidcode appeared first on Learning.

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Acquisition made amid growing global demand to teach K-12 computer science and digital skills

January 24, 2022, New Orleans, Louisiana – Learning.com, a leading provider of digital skills and computer science curriculum, has acquired Codesters, an online platform and coding curriculum, the company announced today at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). The purchase bolsters Learning.com’s position as a premier provider of comprehensive digital literacy and computer science curriculum for K-12 schools.

“Across the country, there’s a growing movement to provide computer science education to every student, in every school, at every grade level,” said Learning.com CEO Keith Oelrich. “Our strategic acquisition of Codesters accelerates Learning.com’s expanding presence in the K-12 computer science market.”

To date, 42 states have adopted computer science education standards – up from seven in 2017 – and 27 states require high schools to offer computer science to students. According to a recent Gallup poll, over 65% of teachers, principals and superintendents agreed that “teaching computer science is just as important as teaching core subject areas” like math and English.

As evidenced in the nationally accepted Computer Science Teachers Association standards, computer science encompasses more than just coding, beginning at the youngest ages with essential computer fundamentals and digital citizenship skills. In 2017, Learning.com partnered with Codesters to make some of its coding curriculum available to Learning.com’s EasyCode customers. Now, the acquisition will make it even easier for the 1.6 million students who use Learning.com to access the entire Codesters curriculum and move toward the goal of providing computer science to all students.

Codesters was founded in 2014 by serial education entrepreneur Gordon Smith, along with Juan Farfan, Manesh Patel, David Oblath and Prerak Shukla. These co-founders shared a vision to make computer science curriculum fast, easy and affordable for any K-12 school or district. The web-based curriculum features self-directed lessons that teach kids Python, a programming language frequently used in industry, by transitioning students from block-based to text-based coding.

Vidcode, founded by Alexandra Diracles, Melissa Halfon and Leandra Tejedor and which was acquired by Codesters in 2021, will also become part of Learning.com’s product offerings.  The company’s award-winning suite of products includes online courses in JavaScript, web development and game design. JavaScript and Python are the two most popular programming languages worldwide, according to HackerRank.

The Codesters team will be joining Learning.com, with Gordon Smith joining Learning.com’s executive team as vice president of product strategy.

“I’m extremely proud of the platform we’ve built at Codesters, and excited to reach even more students with critical coding skills as part of Learning.com’s extensive platform,” said Smith. “This is a pivotal moment in K-12 computer science education, and Learning.com is ideally positioned to bring the full range of computer science and digital literacy skills to millions of students across America.”

About Learning.com

Learning.com is dedicated to preparing students for success in our digital world. Founded in 1999, the company currently partners with 10 percent of U.S. school districts and serves more than 1.6 million students each year. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards, including 2021, 2020 and 2017 Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning;” ISTE 2017 Best of Show; “The Oregonian’s Top Workplace” for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 and 2016; and the “Healthiest Employers of Oregon” for 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solution for digital literacy, EasyTech, helps students develop computer science, digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Learning.com’s EasyCode curriculum is a comprehensive coding solution for K-12 that develops students’ coding, computational thinking and computer science prowess. EasyTech and EasyCode, both delivered through the Learning.com platform, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting to measure programs efficacy and optimize implementation. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel in a digital world.

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]]> Learning.com’s Tech Quest Wins EdTech Awards 2022 for Top Skills Solution https://www.learning.com/blog/tech-quest-edtech-awards-2022/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:49:22 +0000 https://www.learning.com/?p=1686 The post Learning.com’s Tech Quest Wins EdTech Awards 2022 for Top Skills Solution appeared first on Learning.

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April 14, 2022, Portland, Oregon – Learning.com’s Tech Quest feature has won top honors in the EdTech Awards 2022 in the category of 21st-century skills solution.

Tech Quest is a recently added feature to Learning.com’s EasyTech K-12 digital literacy curriculum. With one-click implementation, Tech Quest automatically assigns students auto-scored, student-led, self-paced, grade-level curriculum. Students choose an avatar, click on the first step and continue along their pathway, unlocking interactive lessons and videos that teach essential technology skills — without teachers needing to manage the classes or choose lessons.

Critically, the online safety content within Tech Quest meets the requirements of eRate certification. Plus, Tech Quest allows students access to ongoing keyboarding practice to develop fluency and automaticity. 

“Tech Quest makes it easier than ever for teachers to ensure all students can easily navigate their devices – safely, efficiently and with future-ready skills that are now essential in every content area,” said Keith Oelrich, CEO of Learning.com. “We know that overstretched teachers and technology coordinators love Tech Quest, but Learning.com is delighted that EdTech Awards judges also recognize its value and innovation.”

The EdTech Awards is the world’s largest recognition program for education technology, recognizing exceptional contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners. This year’s finalists and winners were narrowed from the larger field and judged based on various criteria, including: pedagogical workability, efficacy and results, support, clarity, value and potential. 

“As events unfold on the world stage that seem to inch ever closer to a precipice unknown, we are reminded that the leaders and innovators of education technology have always worked on the edge,” said Victor Rivero, who as Editor-in-Chief of EdTech Digest, oversees the awards program. “To the innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in K-12, higher education, and workforce learning who continue connecting, producing and persisting despite all challenges—a hearty hat-tip and a grand salute!”

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About Learning.com

Learning.com is dedicated to preparing students for success in our digital world. Founded in 1999, the company currently partners with 10 percent of U.S. school districts and serves more than 1 million students each year. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards, including 2021, 2020 and 2017 Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning;” ISTE 2017 Best of Show; “The Oregonian’s Top Workplace” for 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 and 2016; and the “Healthiest Employers of Oregon” for 2021, 2020 and 2019. 

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solution for digital literacy, EasyTech, helps students develop computer science, digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Learning.com’s EasyCode curriculum is a comprehensive coding solution for K-12 that develops students’ coding, computational thinking and computer science prowess. EasyTech and EasyCode, both delivered through the Learning.com platform, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting to measure programs efficacy and optimize implementation. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to learn, live, and work in the 21st Century.  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

With the Texas transition to online testing this year, students’ digital skills are a key focus

February 7, 2022, Dallas, Texas – Learning.com’s Senior VP of Sales & Marketing, Theresa Poprac, joins conference host TCEA and Texas districts in a discussion about preparing students for the Texas mandated shift to online testing this school year. The panel session, “Yikes! Online Testing for All Tests?”, will take place on Thursday, February 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Level 1 Lower D.

“With online assessments, it’s critical that students are equipped with technology skills – from simple navigation to typing to word processing,” says Learning.com’s Poprac, who has worked in the education technology and curriculum field for over 25 years. “Assessments should be an indicator of students’ knowledge and proficiency, not how well they can type or use a computer.”

The Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 3261 in 2021 requiring all state assessments to be administered to students online, with exceptions for students who require accommodations. Texas now joins the other 70% of states in the nation that have shifted to fully online administration of assessments.

Thursday’s TCEA panel will be hosted by Jennifer Bergland, Director of Government Relations for TCEA. In addition to Learning.com’s Poprac, panelists include administrators from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Bullard ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD. The 60-minute panel will discuss what administrators, teachers and technologists need to know in order to successfully make the transition to online assessment administration.

“Districts have been preparing for this transition by providing educators with digital skills-building curriculum like Learning.com’s EasyTech,” says Poprac. “We are supporting them in this transition by providing Prep for Online Assessments, a specially curated sequence of all the skills students will need to effectively complete online assessments.”

Current Texas customers of Learning.com will be provided with access to Prep for Online Assessments. Prospective Texas school district and school campus customers may purchase Prep for Online Assessments by EasyTech starting at the TCEA conference on February 8. For more information, please contact sales@learning.com.

About Learning.com

Learning.com is dedicated to preparing students for success in our digital world. Founded in 1999, the company currently partners with 10 percent of U.S. school districts and serves more than 1 million students each year. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards, including 2021, 2020 and 2017 Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning;” ISTE 2017 Best of Show; “The Oregonian’s Top Workplace” for 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 and 2016; and the “Healthiest Employers of Oregon” for 2021, 2020 and 2019. 

Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solution for digital literacy, EasyTech, helps students develop computer science, digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Learning.com’s EasyCode curriculum is a comprehensive coding solution for K-12 that develops students’ coding, computational thinking and computer science prowess. EasyTech and EasyCode, both delivered through the Learning.com platform, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting to measure programs efficacy and optimize implementation. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to learn, live, and work in the 21st Century.  

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Founded in 1999, Learning.com provides educators with solutions to prepare their students with critical digital skills. Our web-based curriculum for grades K-12 engages students as they learn keyboarding, online safety, applied productivity tools, computational thinking, coding and more.

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