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Highfive is an EdTech innovator aiming to create generational paths of success. The app provides research-informed advice, and an empathy-driven approach to discipline strategies for teachers.

Hardskills is an online learning platform designed for both individuals and enterprises, focusing on the development of essential hard-to-train behavioral skills. The platform addresses the challenges posed by digitalization across various industries by equipping workforces with vital skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving. By targeting modern business skills that are crucial for navigating change, Hardskills enables users to enhance their capabilities and succeed in their careers, particularly in emerging markets where these skills are increasingly in demand.

Reflection Sciences provides training and tools for assessing executive function skills in early childhood and across the lifespan. Executive function (EF) refers to neurocognitive skills, such as attention, working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility, that are involved in goal-directed problem solving. These are essential life skills that provide a foundation for learning and adaptation in a wide range of contexts. EF skills make it possible for children to learn effectively and efficiently in a classroom context, and they protect children against risks associated with adversity. EF measured in childhood has been proven to predict school readiness, academic achievement, and educational attainment, as well as career success, health, wealth, and well-being in adulthood.

Through an easy to follow, video based curriculum, our eye care staff training is focused around efficiency, consistency, and accountability to develop a high performing team on which you can count.

Lingco Language Labs operates an online platform focused on personalized language learning for students. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to assess students' existing language abilities through initial evaluations, which helps instructors identify areas where learners struggle. By providing real-time insights, the platform enables educators to tailor their teaching strategies and recommend appropriate activities and content. This approach aims to enhance the overall language learning experience and support students in achieving proficiency.

Kiddie Kredit is a mobile chore tracking app that teaches kids about credit. The premise of the app is that the better a child performs their household duties, the higher their Kiddie Kredit score will be. The algorithm to calculate this parallels traditional FICO models to determine how much of a weekly reward they will receive, which can be monetary or non monetary. The child will mark off their daily chores as they complete them, and the parent/guardian will either approve/deny the chore submission. These chores will all count towards a kredit score that is calculated weekly and will determine how much of their predetermined weekly allowance they will receive.

Ann is the ultimate e-reader for educational materials. A SaaS that helps education publishers with their digital transformation, by making legacy static content (textbooks, workbooks, etc) interactive, with assessments for all exercises and reports in real time for teachers, while maintaining the same feeling of the original publications. The conversion of the materials is handled automatically, using AI.

UpBrainery Technologies is focused on transforming the traditional educational landscape through its AI-based technology platform, which caters to K12 systems for career exploration. The company aims to enhance teaching and learning experiences at home, school, and in professional settings by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. UpBrainery's platform offers personalized AI coaching tailored to each learner, equipping schools, teachers, parents, and students with tools that promote skills-based learning. This innovative approach ensures that individual students receive customized educational experiences that prepare them for current and future career opportunities.

InScribe is an education community platform designed to enhance student success by providing scalable, context-specific support whenever needed. The platform connects students with answers from instructors, advisors, alumni, and peers, fostering a collaborative environment where individuals can ask questions, share resources, and find solutions. InScribe integrates with existing systems such as Learning Management Systems and communication tools, creating a dynamic repository of frequently asked questions that evolves over time. This approach not only encourages peer support but also allows educational institutions to maintain control over the community content. By building connected campus environments and improving support services, InScribe aims to contribute significantly to student satisfaction and achievement.

CognaLearn was founded to transform education by helping professors and trainers replace lectures with technology-enabled team-based learning (“TBL”). CognaLearn intends to improve learning outcomes for one million learners by 2025. CognaLearn has an exclusive worldwide patent license for learning methodologies and technologies invented at Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School (“Duke-NUS”). Its cognitive science-based techniques have reduced learning time by 50%, increased outcomes by 40% with a 99% learner recommendation rate.

Riff Analytics is a technology company founded in 2017 that specializes in analyzing vocal data to enhance communication during virtual meetings and text chats. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Riff's platform models human interactions, providing insights into individual behaviors, team dynamics, and overall meeting effectiveness. The platform offers detailed metrics on engagement, dominance, influence, and information flow, enabling users to understand and improve their communication practices. Riff prioritizes user privacy by ensuring that data is only accessible to individuals from whom it was collected, without selling or sharing it with advertisers. This focus on privacy, combined with its analytical capabilities, positions Riff as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to optimize their online communication.

Everyone at Peerceptiv is dedicated to the improvement of learning outcomes through collaboration and innovation. Peerceptiv® improves writing and critical thinking skills through research-validated peer assessment, engages students in the role of teacher to their classmates, and makes it easier for instructors to assign the tasks that build these skills. Peerceptiv is used in many of the top universities around the world as well as in a growing number of secondary schools.

Solfeg.io is a music education platform focused on enhancing music teaching in schools while motivating students to explore music at home. The platform utilizes popular songs to engage learners and employs AI-driven content to address individual knowledge gaps. By integrating research-based methodologies, Solfeg.io simplifies the learning process for students of varying experience levels. The software also adapts to different classroom sizes, providing tailored suggestions for songs and teaching instruments and music theory concepts. This approach fosters an interactive learning environment that makes digital music education both accessible and effective for schools and their students.

Immersed Games, Inc. is a video game development company established in 2013 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. The company focuses on creating engaging educational experiences for young people, particularly in the STEM fields. Its flagship product, Tyto Online, is an experiential learning game designed to help middle school students develop essential skills through interactive problem-solving. Players tackle real-world challenges, such as collaborating with a botanist to enhance crop production or investigating ecological mysteries in the Amazon Rainforest. Immersed Games aims to address the skills gap that many youth face as they prepare for the workforce, particularly among underrepresented groups. By fostering meaningful representation and showcasing the social impact of STEM careers, the company seeks to inspire students to maintain their interest in science and technology during a critical phase of their education.

Jobspeaker offers an online collaboration platform designed to connect students, career services, and employers, aiming to improve job outcomes for all parties involved. The platform addresses the skills gap between education and the workforce by guiding users along their chosen career pathways with a focus on skill development. It facilitates effective communication and provides a common language among job seekers, educators, and employers. This approach not only prepares students for their careers but also enhances enrollment, retention, graduation, and employment rates. By fostering better management and metrics for career services, Jobspeaker ultimately aims to deliver improved employment opportunities for students and better candidates for employers.

Beagle helps in-person and remote teams make critical decisions faster by providing a simple, systematized process to gather input from the team and select the most important ideas to focus on. Beagle's AI system measures the quality of the ideas teams choose, and automatically records the logic behind decisions made to avoid repeated work and bring new teams up to speed faster. They provide this through a SaaS web app that can be integrated into existing learning management tools and communication platforms. Beagle works with higher education institutions, companies, and the US Department of Defense to increase trainee retention, accelerate team buy-in, decrease unnecessary conflict, and speed up critical decision making.

Education Finland is a governmental cluster programme supporting the best education providers in their growth on the international market. The programme is coordinated by the Finnish National Agency for Education.

Schola, Inc. offers an online platform that connects parents with PreK-12 schools, facilitating the discovery, connection, and enrollment processes. Founded in 2016 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Schola's service allows parents to search for a variety of educational options, including private, public district, public charter, and virtual schools. The platform streamlines recruitment and enrollment for schools by enabling families to track prospective students and submit inquiries, pre-enrollment forms, and enrollment applications. This approach assists parents in finding the school and educational programming that best meets their child's needs.

Proprep is an e-learning service company that specializes in providing educational resources for STEM students. The company offers a range of courses covering subjects such as college algebra, calculus, physics, thermodynamics, linear algebra, statistics, and general chemistry. Proprep's platform features video tutorials created by university professors, designed to present complex concepts in a clear and practical manner. This approach aims to enhance the learning experience by making it contextual and visual, allowing students to engage with the material more effectively. Through personalized assessments and instructional content, Proprep seeks to support students in mastering challenging subjects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Beetools is an innovative English language school network that integrates advanced technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and Big Data to enhance the learning experience. Founded in 2017, the application allows users to register, purchase classes, choose schedules, and even cancel sessions easily through a mobile platform, offering flexible hourly options without any registration fees. Following each class, teachers receive detailed performance reports that address individual student needs, promoting tailored educational support. By utilizing modern learning methods, Beetools aims to transform traditional language teaching and provide an engaging environment for students.

Orbit-Ed is a provider of an advanced experiential learning platform that utilizes virtual reality technology to enhance employee training and professional development. The platform delivers tailored, data-driven feedback by engaging trainees in realistic simulations designed to meet specific organizational needs and key performance indicators. During these immersive VR training sessions, Orbit-Ed tracks various verbal and non-verbal cues, analyzing over 500 data points to provide evidence-based insights into individual strengths and areas for improvement. This approach has proven effective, with more than 2,500 workers experiencing an average of 86% behavioral improvement after just 10 sessions. Orbit-Ed's services are utilized for a range of applications, including team upskilling and reskilling, sales and leadership training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and recruitment assessments. The company is dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth, ultimately aiming to enhance economic mobility for workers.

Beagle helps in-person and remote teams make critical decisions faster by providing a simple, systematized process to gather input from the team and select the most important ideas to focus on. Beagle's AI system measures the quality of the ideas teams choose, and automatically records the logic behind decisions made to avoid repeated work and bring new teams up to speed faster. They provide this through a SaaS web app that can be integrated into existing learning management tools and communication platforms. Beagle works with higher education institutions, companies, and the US Department of Defense to increase trainee retention, accelerate team buy-in, decrease unnecessary conflict, and speed up critical decision making.

Capti Voice is an accessible reading platform and all-in-one literacy solution that helps struggling readers increase comprehension and reading skills. Its tool operates through an online platform and uses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to offer adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection that enable users to read in an interactive way that is accessible for everyone. Capti Voice was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

Spinndle provides teachers with the opportunity to serve as mentors by creating learning quests that students complete while tracking and assessing their personal skill progressions, allowing students to take complete the learning process.

Cue is an online women's fashion retailer that specializes in producing and marketing clothing lines made from sustainable fibers. The company focuses on providing a diverse range of stylish apparel while emphasizing eco-friendly practices in its production processes. By prioritizing sustainability, Cue aims to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who seek fashionable clothing options that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Just Learn is a company that creates compact modular aquaponic ecosystems designed to integrate nature and technology into hands-on STEM education for K-12 students. Its flagship product, the PlanetBox, combines fish, bacteria, and plants to simulate natural cycles, providing students with an engaging way to learn about environmental science. The company also operates a platform that encourages students to contribute ideas related to global challenges, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Founded in 2017 and based in Tampa, Florida, Just Learn aims to make STEM subjects more accessible and relevant to young learners.

Unruly Studios, Inc. designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles, aimed at children aged 6 to 12. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and detect when they are stepped on, enabling kids to engage in active games, music creation, and light shows while promoting physical activity and social interaction. The tiles can be programmed using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming language, allowing children to create their own games. In addition to its products, Unruly Studios offers workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries to further encourage the development of STEM skills and creative problem-solving. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company originally operated under the name JumpSmart, Inc. until it rebranded in June 2018.

Unruly Splats specializes in creating programmable electronic floor tiles that combine physical activity with educational experiences for children. The company offers a unique platform for kids to engage in coding and active play by allowing them to code the tiles, which they can jump on and interact with during games. This innovative approach promotes STEM learning through a hands-on, cross-curricular education program that encourages child development and social engagement. By integrating fitness with coding, Unruly Splats aims to foster essential skills in a fun and engaging manner, making learning an active and enjoyable experience for young learners.

Capti Voice is an accessible reading platform and all-in-one literacy solution that helps struggling readers increase comprehension and reading skills. Its tool operates through an online platform and uses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to offer adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection that enable users to read in an interactive way that is accessible for everyone. Capti Voice was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.

Indigo Education Company, established in 2013 and headquartered in Niwot, Colorado, specializes in online education services tailored for schools, higher education institutions, and post-secondary clients. The company focuses on enhancing student-centered learning by collaborating with students, educators, parents, and communities. Its primary offering is a data-driven, non-academic assessment that is integrated with a proprietary cloud technology platform, designed to facilitate a more personalized educational experience. Through its innovative solutions, Indigo Education aims to transform traditional learning environments and support the diverse needs of both students and educators.

Unruly Studios, Inc. designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles, aimed at children aged 6 to 12. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and detect when they are stepped on, enabling kids to engage in active games, music creation, and light shows while promoting physical activity and social interaction. The tiles can be programmed using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming language, allowing children to create their own games. In addition to its products, Unruly Studios offers workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries to further encourage the development of STEM skills and creative problem-solving. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company originally operated under the name JumpSmart, Inc. until it rebranded in June 2018.

Skillist is a job application platform that makes it easier for employers and jobseekers to connect by putting skills at the center of the process. The company's skills-based, identity-blind application process enables candidates to apply by sharing what they can do. It helps millions of talented people without four-year degrees obtain career-advancing opportunities at great companies who value their skills. Skillist was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

CourseStorm, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an online class registration software tailored for local programs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orono, Maine, CourseStorm provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies the class registration process for various community programs, including education, kids’ camps, health, arts, music, and recreational activities. The platform manages class registration, publishing, marketing, and credit card transactions, thereby alleviating the challenges associated with manually recruiting students and processing registrations. By enabling community education and college programs to publish their catalogs online, CourseStorm facilitates a seamless experience for students seeking to find and enroll in their preferred classes.

Entri is a vernacular language learning platform for teachers and students. Up to 750k students and 2300 teachers have used Entri to improve their learning and teaching so far.

Schola, Inc. offers an online platform that connects parents with PreK-12 schools, facilitating the discovery, connection, and enrollment processes. Founded in 2016 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Schola's service allows parents to search for a variety of educational options, including private, public district, public charter, and virtual schools. The platform streamlines recruitment and enrollment for schools by enabling families to track prospective students and submit inquiries, pre-enrollment forms, and enrollment applications. This approach assists parents in finding the school and educational programming that best meets their child's needs.

Forefront offers Carmen AI, a personal career assistant that coaches Gen-Z through the entire job search process. The company helps the user from resume prep to mock interviews, Forefront helps to build a career uniquely suited for the user. Forefront was founded in 2016 by Yulkendy Valdez and Josuel Plasencia.

Mindprint Learning, LLC is an online platform focused on assessing students' cognitive strengths and weaknesses to enhance their learning experiences. Founded in 2013 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, the company offers a self-administered screener that identifies individual learning needs and challenges. Its platform provides detailed learner profiles and customized learning plans, which are designed to support educators, tutors, and parents in addressing students' academic struggles. By utilizing a proprietary algorithm, Mindprint Learning flags specific areas of difficulty and recommends tailored educational tools, including apps and workbooks, to foster cognitive development. This comprehensive approach aims to empower students by enabling them to build on their strengths and effectively navigate their educational journeys.

Cue is an online women's fashion retailer that specializes in producing and marketing clothing lines made from sustainable fibers. The company focuses on providing a diverse range of stylish apparel while emphasizing eco-friendly practices in its production processes. By prioritizing sustainability, Cue aims to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who seek fashionable clothing options that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Curio Learning, LLC is an online platform founded in 2016 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, designed for educators to share innovative ideas and discover relevant content. It offers a web and mobile application that empowers teachers to easily curate and collaborate on new teaching strategies. The platform allows users to organize their insights into "Stacks," which can focus on professional growth or practical classroom applications. By providing technology-based solutions to common challenges faced by educators, Curio Learning fosters collaboration among teachers, enhancing their ability to create impactful classroom experiences.

Majorwise’s mission is to revolutionize how students find jobs out of high school. Majorwise was started by Peter Silverman and Max Robbins in December of 2015. Peter and Max were college roommates at the University of Vermont, and both were having trouble finding local jobs for the summer related to their major. Peter ended up getting a digital marketing internship in Boston, and Max was a waiter in Cape Cod. Neither of us could believe there were no local jobs we could find. So, we started investigating where all these jobs are. It turned out, most of the companies in Vermont are small, as in less than 10 employees. These businesses don’t normally hire students for internships because internships are often too big of commitments. They do need help executing marketing strategies, making graphics, and communicating with customers, but they can’t afford that for 30 hours a week. Figuring this out, Peter and Max created a simple job board called BeaconVT to help Vermont students find local jobs, internships, projects, and gigs.

LearnBolt is a new breed of Learning and Development solution for the “Now” generation. This all mobile cloud-based learning platform helps businesses sustain and grow through knowledge mining and dynamic on-demand training. LearnBolt makes it possible to create a powerful training and learning program for your business that rivals the high-end expensive Learning Management Systems (LMS) at a fraction of the cost and in minutes, not hours, weeks, or months. It does this by empowering you to quickly capture your best practices securely in real time, organize then into a beautiful package, then immediately share with the rest of your team.

LiFT Learning is a project-based learning platform that enhances the educational experience through collaborative projects and competency-based portfolio assessments. The platform empowers educators by providing the necessary technology and support to create learner-centered systems. It enables students to engage in personalized and proficiency-based learning, allowing them to track their project-based activities and career growth. Furthermore, LiFT offers personalized learning plans, enabling teachers to monitor student progress effectively. The platform serves as a valuable resource for both day-to-day learning and professional development, fostering a shared understanding of effective educational practices among teams.

BlocksCAD, Inc. is an education technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing tools for students of all ages to engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). The company's primary product, BlocksCAD, is a cloud-based 3D modeling software designed to facilitate the learning of math, computational thinking, and coding through an intuitive block-based programming interface. This software is tailored for users in grades 3 and above, allowing them to design models for 3D printing while reinforcing their understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning. By providing a user-friendly platform coupled with aligned lesson plans, BlocksCAD empowers both students and teachers to explore advanced mathematical concepts in a practical and engaging manner.

WriteSteps assists K-5 teachers with the most current techniques and strategies to teach the writing & grammar standards in your state. Helping Students Succeed with Teacher-Friendly Standards-Based Writing & Grammar Lessons. WriteSteps adds master teachers who redesign its lessons to address the Common Core Standards in writing and grammar, using the same successful approach that has become a WriteSteps hallmark.

CareAcademy specializes in providing online training for senior care professionals, aiming to enhance the quality of service delivered to older adults. The platform offers a comprehensive range of courses, including topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. This educational resource empowers over 250,000 direct care workers to advance their skills and professional development. Additionally, CareAcademy features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, making it a scalable training solution that helps home care businesses operate more efficiently and effectively.

Entri is a vernacular language learning platform for teachers and students. Up to 750k students and 2300 teachers have used Entri to improve their learning and teaching so far.

Majorwise’s mission is to revolutionize how students find jobs out of high school. Majorwise was started by Peter Silverman and Max Robbins in December of 2015. Peter and Max were college roommates at the University of Vermont, and both were having trouble finding local jobs for the summer related to their major. Peter ended up getting a digital marketing internship in Boston, and Max was a waiter in Cape Cod. Neither of us could believe there were no local jobs we could find. So, we started investigating where all these jobs are. It turned out, most of the companies in Vermont are small, as in less than 10 employees. These businesses don’t normally hire students for internships because internships are often too big of commitments. They do need help executing marketing strategies, making graphics, and communicating with customers, but they can’t afford that for 30 hours a week. Figuring this out, Peter and Max created a simple job board called BeaconVT to help Vermont students find local jobs, internships, projects, and gigs.

Kaymbu Inc. is a cloud-based documentation and media management solution designed for early education centers, facilitating connections among teachers, families, and administrators. The company provides an iPad-based application that enables educators to capture and document classroom activities through photos and videos, fostering secure communication with families. Teachers and administrators can access this content via web and mobile devices, allowing for the addition of contextual notes and alignment with various assessment frameworks or accreditation criteria. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kaymbu aims to make learning visible and strengthen the relationships between home and school through its innovative platform.

Choosito! is a developer of a search engine tool designed to enhance educational experiences by providing personalized search capabilities for students. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze language and identify quality resources that align with individual reading levels across various subjects. By optimizing access to educational materials, Choosito! facilitates quick retrieval of appropriate resources, along with tools for class management and analytics. This innovative approach aims to transform the web into a valuable learning tool that supports students' comprehension and learning needs.

CareAcademy specializes in providing online training for senior care professionals, aiming to enhance the quality of service delivered to older adults. The platform offers a comprehensive range of courses, including topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. This educational resource empowers over 250,000 direct care workers to advance their skills and professional development. Additionally, CareAcademy features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, making it a scalable training solution that helps home care businesses operate more efficiently and effectively.

WealthyLife is pre-packaged, adaptive financial literacy courseware that personalizes learning experiences through tailored online games that teach people how to make better decisions. For companies in need of marketing it is a user-friendly gamification platform that provides data analytics, sales leads and tailored advertisements.

As digital technology rapidly transforms the creative industries, an ever widening gap is emerging between what students are learning and what they need to succeed. To fill this void, Creatr was born. It's an online platform that brings together active creative professionals from the world's of photography, publishing, and advertising to share their knowledge with aspiring artists. By teaming up with professionals working in the field they can provide advice, insight, and inspiration that has proven to work instead of superficial 101 topics that don't lead to creating impactful and career changing content and visuals.

Cram Fighter develops the web and mobile applications that help students create personalized study plans for standardized exams. Currently they support the USMLE, COMLEX, NCLEX, and the MCAT.

CareAcademy specializes in providing online training for senior care professionals, aiming to enhance the quality of service delivered to older adults. The platform offers a comprehensive range of courses, including topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. This educational resource empowers over 250,000 direct care workers to advance their skills and professional development. Additionally, CareAcademy features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, making it a scalable training solution that helps home care businesses operate more efficiently and effectively.

Zulama, LLC is an online education provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2009. The company offers a browser-based learning management system that combines game design technologies with project-based strategies, primarily aimed at middle and high school students. Developed with input from faculty at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, Zulama's curriculum includes subjects such as game design, programming, art, and screenwriting, fostering skills in STEM and the arts (STEAM). The platform emphasizes mentor-based professional development for teachers, enabling them to facilitate an engaging learning environment. Zulama's approach promotes deeper learning and aligns with state and national curriculum standards, resulting in improved student outcomes, including better school rankings and enhanced proficiency in math and reading. By encouraging students to build games, Zulama not only cultivates technical skills but also creativity, preparing them for success in the digital workforce. As of February 2018, Zulama operates as a subsidiary of EMC Publishing, LLC.

Riipen is an experiential education platform that facilitates connections between universities and colleges and industry partners. Its primary goal is to enhance students' employability by providing them with project-based experiences that align with real-world industry needs. Through its platform, educators can engage students in short-term projects with companies, fostering valuable skills and creating opportunities for networking. This approach not only helps students gain practical experience relevant to their fields but also allows businesses to increase brand awareness and recruit talent directly from campuses. By bridging the gap between education and industry, Riipen aims to ensure that graduates are better prepared for the job market upon completion of their studies.

Skookii is a payment platform based in Tempe, Arizona, designed specifically for K-12 schools and parents. It addresses the challenge of managing various school-related payments, such as fees for athletics, after-school care, lunches, and supplies, which can be overwhelming for parents, especially those with multiple children in different schools. Skookii offers a cloud-based solution that allows schools to set up a robust system in less than 20 minutes, while parents benefit from a user-friendly web and mobile app for making payments quickly and easily. This innovative platform aims to simplify the payment process for both parents and school administrators, ensuring efficient collection and tracking of funds for various school needs.

Speak Agent, Inc. is an education company dedicated to closing the academic achievement gap for special populations like ELLs (English Language Learners). The company was born out of the CEO’s frustration as a former teacher with the lack of tools to teach academic English. Its solution is an online platform for teaching vocabulary in all subjects. It has received awards from the Dept. of Education, DARPA, NSF, TEDCO, and NewSchools Venture Fund.

Skookii is a payment platform based in Tempe, Arizona, designed specifically for K-12 schools and parents. It addresses the challenge of managing various school-related payments, such as fees for athletics, after-school care, lunches, and supplies, which can be overwhelming for parents, especially those with multiple children in different schools. Skookii offers a cloud-based solution that allows schools to set up a robust system in less than 20 minutes, while parents benefit from a user-friendly web and mobile app for making payments quickly and easily. This innovative platform aims to simplify the payment process for both parents and school administrators, ensuring efficient collection and tracking of funds for various school needs.

TeachersConnect is an online educational platform focused on supporting new teachers through their induction process. By providing both in-person and online networks, the platform creates a safe environment for novice educators to ask questions and receive guidance from experienced mentors, peers, and education experts. This collaborative approach aims to enhance teaching quality and foster lasting relationships between teachers and their students. TeachersConnect is dedicated to nurturing the professional growth of educators, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the classroom and positively impact student learning.

Affordable College is a platform based in Woodstock, Georgia, designed to assist community college students in applying for and transferring to partner universities for bachelor's degree programs. Launched in 2015 by Sean O’Brien and Jeff Levy, the platform not only facilitates the application process but also connects students with educational resources through a success fund available to community colleges. By bridging the gap between community colleges and four-year universities, Affordable College helps students create organized educational paths, making higher education more accessible and affordable.

Menlo Learn is an online learning platform for college admissions.

Bab'l Books is a Boston-based company that publishes and translates bilingual children's books, focusing on languages that are less commonly represented. The company aims to make children's literature accessible to a wider audience by leveraging crowd-sourced translations and print-on-demand technologies. Through its platform, Bab'l Books provides multilingual children's stories, enabling customers to access these resources in various languages, regardless of their location. The mission is to ensure that storybooks are available to everyone, everywhere, promoting inclusivity in children's literature.

Learning Games Studios, Inc. is focused on developing educational games that span various aspects of teaching and learning. The company creates engaging products such as Xenos, a social and language learning application that integrates a virtual environment with games and community interactions, catering to school children, professionals, and casual learners. Another notable offering is Econauts, a strategy game designed to educate middle school students about sustainability and environmental science. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Learning Games Studios builds on the foundational work of the Learning Games Network, a not-for-profit organization established by experts from MIT and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. This collaboration aims to advance game-based learning through cross-disciplinary partnerships and innovative game design. The company emphasizes evidence-based educational tools that motivate learners and promote skill development, ultimately enhancing career pathways for underserved populations.

Mindsets Learning is an online instructional platform focused on teaching math and science through real-world problem solving and entrepreneurship. The platform promotes collaborative teaching and learning, allowing students to experiment with their ideas and customize their educational experiences. Mindsets Learning equips students with essential skills in math, science, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, providing a ready-to-go template that enhances their learning journey. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to engage students and prepare them for practical challenges in various fields.

Authess develops mobile and online authentic assessments that encourage creative problem solving and determine a learner’s ability to apply his or her knowledge. Its purpose is to expose and measure the in-demand skills to thrive in today’s economy.

Thimble.io Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in DIY electronics kits designed to teach users how to code, build, and customize their own projects. Established in 2013, Thimble offers a subscription service that delivers monthly maker boxes, enabling subscribers to learn and apply technical skills through hands-on experience. The company supports an inclusive learning environment, encouraging users to personalize and remix their kits according to their interests and abilities. Thimble also emphasizes an open-source philosophy by sharing schematics, designs, and methodologies for their kits. Additionally, Thimble provides live and on-demand classes focused on robotics and coding, aimed at educating children and teenagers and preparing them for potential careers in engineering and technology.

Knowledge to Practice is a company focused on enhancing postgraduate medical education through innovative education technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, United States, it provides self-directed learning solutions, assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and content modules for repeated review. The platform is designed to assist clinical leaders in delivering personalized curricula that utilize advanced learning techniques. By improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care, Knowledge to Practice aims to enable physicians to enhance their performance and reduce variations in care.

Education Modified LLC is a company that focuses on enhancing educational outcomes for students with diverse needs through its EdMod App. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the application offers educators access to research-based professional development, easy-to-implement strategies, and tools for monitoring student progress. The platform is designed to support teachers by providing critical information on special education, including ADHD and dyslexia professional development, and features that enhance curriculum and standards. Developed by special educators and leveraging artificial intelligence, the EdMod App aims to bridge the gap between compliance and effective classroom practices, fostering collaboration among educators to improve student achievements.

PIP Learning Technologies LLC, founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in developing the Trust Platform, an online solution designed for educational institutions to safeguard student privacy. This platform enables school districts to manage access to sensitive data and facilitates connections between educators and various online applications. PIP Learning Technologies provides identity access management and single sign-on security software that supports schools in navigating the digital landscape of education while ensuring the protection of student information. The platform also allows parents to monitor their child's online educational activities, thereby enhancing transparency and engagement in the learning process. As of January 2017, PIP Learning Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Authentica Solutions, LLC.

Quill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing free, interactive learning tools aimed at enhancing students' academic skills. Their mission focuses on empowering students to take an active role in their education by presenting them with problems to solve and allowing them to construct solutions. The platform is designed to support middle school students studying English, covering all grammatical concepts outlined in the Common Core State Standards for grades 1-8. Quill also provides resources for teachers to monitor their students' progress and is in the process of creating parental accounts to keep parents informed about their children's performance. In addition to its current offerings, Quill plans to expand its support to high school students, college students, ESL learners, and those preparing for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The platform is particularly beneficial for low-income students, allowing them to access educational content without financial barriers.

BOLDLY is the worlds largest marketplace of screened, qualified professional coaches. BOLDLY enables hyper-personalised staff development, impacting performance and wellness for all career stages. Organisations use BOLDLY to search and match career coaches for employees - we have coaches in all geographies and languages - if we don't have the coach you need, we'll find them for you! We have: -The largest global database of Professional Coaches -Pre-populated coaching and mentoring resources -Coaching bots and advanced analytics for reporting -Clear procurement, legal, and professional insurance for Coach management

Sutori is a digital learning platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of visual stories in a collaborative environment. It is designed for educators and students, allowing them to integrate various digital media into interactive and embeddable narratives. Users can work together on stories, remix existing content, and engage in discussions, enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, Sutori serves businesses by enabling the publication of marketing strategies and other processes through storytelling, fostering interaction among peers and stakeholders.

uConnect, Inc. is a company that develops a career education and planning platform aimed at the higher education market. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, uConnect offers an All-In-One Virtual Career Center that enhances access to career services for students, faculty, and the broader campus community. The platform includes various modules, such as Student Club pages that highlight professional development opportunities, a Parent Portal providing insights into career news, and Faculty Modules that facilitate academic engagement. uConnect addresses the gap in career services utilization among college students, with many graduating without accessing available resources. By partnering with institutions like Bentley University, MIT, and Baton Rouge Community College, uConnect transforms career services from a traditional challenge into a strategic advantage, empowering students to navigate pathways from education to employment. The company's mission is to ensure that individuals can access essential career information and support throughout their lives, regardless of their background or circumstances.

HSTRY is a digital learning tool that enables teachers, students and historians to create and explore interactive timelines.

Campuscene is a better way for college applicants to find the right fit in higher education. Rather than using outdated facts & figures, Campuscene aggregates engaging digital content like virtual tours, videos, maps, mobile apps, and social media posts for every school in the U.S. For colleges, they offer the simplest way to create and distribute digital content to their target applicant pool and access powerful analytics that saves them huge amounts of time and money on digital recruiting.

Skaffl is a cloud-based educational application designed to enhance the workflow of teachers by streamlining the processes of planning, teaching, and assessing. Available on iPads, the software enables educators to distribute handouts and assignments efficiently, fostering a collaborative digital classroom environment. By simplifying these tasks, Skaffl aims to save teachers time and improve their effectiveness in the classroom.

CueThink Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a peer-to-peer mobile learning platform aimed at enhancing math problem-solving skills for students in grades 4-12. Founded in 2012 and incubated by PayPal, CueThink's platform allows students to develop systematic problem-solving abilities, improve their math language, and engage in collaborative learning by sharing strategies with peers. Teachers benefit from analytics on student growth and can align their instruction with Common Core standards, while parents can monitor their children's progress through portfolios showcasing strategies and feedback. The company's offerings include Quantum, an iPad application designed for grades 4-8, which supports the growing trend of one-to-one technology in classrooms. CueThink's innovative approach addresses the need for deeper learning in mathematics, leveraging students' familiarity with social media and gaming to create an engaging educational experience. The development of its platform was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, and it has been successfully piloted in various classrooms.

Book&Table, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates connections between learners and qualified educators. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the company allows educators to create and sell personalized one-on-one courses across a range of subjects, including mathematics, English, test preparation, and sciences, catering to academic, recreational, and professional needs. By offering structured, accountable, and transparent tutoring experiences, Book&Table enables students to engage in hassle-free online learning while benefiting from tailored educational support.

QuadWrangle, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in alumni engagement through its mobile application. Founded in 2011, the application leverages databases and social media to provide content and insights about alumni, including their interests and activities. It offers personalized feeds for users and facilitates networking opportunities at events, enhancing connections among alumni. Additionally, QuadWrangle's platform includes features that streamline event management, allowing users to plan events efficiently, process payments, and handle post-event follow-up. In November 2019, QuadWrangle became a subsidiary of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC, further advancing its mission to foster happiness among alumni and translate that into institutional support.

Language Zen is the first language learning program that adapts to every user. They dynamically select content based on each costumer's personal interests and proficiencies. Language Zen allows the user to learn from real music that overlaps with your vocabulary and introduces the user to new words by how often they're actually used in the real world. As of now, the main course they offer is Spanish for English speakers.

Listen Current makes it easy to bring authentic voices and engaging non-fiction stories to the classroom. We curate the best of public radio to keep teaching connected to the real world and build student listening skills at the same time. Listen Current is a LearnLaunchX graduate.

Backed by AT&T and Stanford’s startX, PlayPosit is an online learning environment to create and share interactive video lessons. Teachers begin with any online video (screencasts, Khan Academy, TED, etc.) and transform what is traditionally passive content into an active experience for students, with time-embedded activities. Awarded the “best open educational resource”, PlayPosit is designed for K-corporate, flipped, and blended environments.

Empow Studios, located in the greater Boston area, focuses on providing creative educational services aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators in fields such as coding, engineering, design, and the arts. The organization offers a variety of classes and workshops that cover programming, robotics, video game design, animation, and audio engineering, among other essential skills for the 21st century. In addition to regular classes, Empow Studios conducts summer and school vacation workshops, engaging children in hands-on activities like building catapults and creating motion animations. Through these experiences, Empow Studios fosters social collaboration, self-actualization, and creativity among young learners.

Gradeable is an assessment analytics platform for teachers. Gradeable helps teachers capture and easily analyze daily assessment data from quizzes, homework assignments, school projects, in a variety of formats. Gradeable integrates with gradebooks and school information systems to help teachers streamline their workflow, speed up the feedback loop with students and parents, and empower data-driven instruction.

Create online Common Core curriculum maps that can be updated in real-time and allow for resources to be shared across your district.

Developed by Ben while teaching (Teach For America), eduCanon improves student outcomes by harnessing the potential of technology. They have been honored as a member of the inaugural class of LearnLaunchX. They won the McGraw-Hill Open Education Resource Prize as a finalist at 2014 Milken-Penn GSE Education Competition and then won the 1776 Global Challenge Cup Competition as the best education company globally. Technology should empower teachers to maximize instructional, collaborative, and preparation time. Each student has unique learning backgrounds - they give teachers a tool to customize existing online content to the needs of their students and deliver it through a medium that is designed for learning.

At Cognii, we're developing leading edge assessment technology to evaluate essay-type answers for online learning platforms. Our exclusive natural language processing technology can also give customized feedback, not just a score, to engage students in an active learning process and improving their knowledge retention. We're offering Cognii's solution through an API for all online learning platforms, including LMS (Learning Management System), MOOCs (Massive Online Open Course), and more.

Listen Edition curates public radio stories and builds custom lesson plans around them that are written to the Common Core and aligned with state standards. The lesson plans include class activities, homework, links to additional resources, and assessment evidence. Listen Edition teaches students critical listening and thinking skills. The use of current public radio stories allows teachers to weave 21st century interdisciplinary themes into core subjects, including civil literacy and global awareness.