DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Cambium Learning Group announced that five of its brands were recognized as finalists across 13 categories at this year’s EdTech Awards. Cambium Learning Group, ExploreLearning, Learning A-Z, Time4Learning and Voyager Sopris were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere. Celebrating its 13th year, the US-based program is the world's largest recognition program for educ

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U.S. Department of Education program seeks to identify and test evidence-based, digital interventions that improve student math achievement
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--ExploreLearning Frax®—a new adaptive, game-based program that helps students learn fractions—has been selected by the Institute of Education Sciences as a Phase 1 Math Prize finalist for the IES Learning Acceleration Challenges, which moves Frax to Phase 2 where partner schools will implement the intervention between November 2022 and April 2023 to evaluate its effectiveness in the classroom. The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) developed the Learning Acceleration Challenges in 2022 to help identify and test interventions to improve math and science achievement. In 2019, results from the Nation’s Report Card showed 54% of fourth graders with disabilities scored below NAEP Basic in mathematics, compared with only 15% of their peers without disabilities. Today, COVID-19 has only compounded the issue. The IES Learning Acceleration Challenges Math Prize sought proposals for innovative school-based, digital interventions that could significantly improve math outcomes, specifically focused on fractions, for upper elementary school students with or at risk for disabilities that affect math performance. Judges scored Phase 1 entrants against selection criteria that included the strength of evidence demonstrating the program’s research-based potential to improve math outcomes, program scalability, and the extent to which it aligns with the learning needs of students struggling with mathematics. We are very honored to be named a Phase 1 Math Prize finalist,” said Dr. David Shuster, president and founder of ExploreLearning. “Fractions knowledge uniquely predicts success in high school math, yet studies show it is the most important foundational math skill not developed among U.S. students. To unblock that critical path to student success, Frax uses recent evidence-based insights into the most effective ways to learn fractions. The ability to take part in Phase 2 gives us the opportunity to validate our approach through the rigorous peer-review that the IES Learning Acceleration Challenges provide.”
In Phase 2, partner schools will implement Frax and Reflex®—an adaptive, game-based program for building math fact fluency also included in the proposal—using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to measure changes in student assessment results from fall to spring. IES will use the study results to help choose the 2022 Math Prize Phase 2 winners in September 2023. The research project lead, Dr. Megan Conrad, recently joined ExploreLearning as part of the company’s expanded efforts to demonstrate the instructional impact of their programs. She brings over ten years of experience in primary research in academia, conducting and publishing research on educational interventions in school settings. About ExploreLearning
ExploreLearning®, part of Cambium Learning Group, is an education technology company creating seriously fun solutions for the most critical challenges in K-12 STEM learning. Our award-winning digital programs—Gizmos®, Reflex®, Frax® and Science4Us®—create confident math and science learners by delivering experiences that students and teachers know they can count on and are excited to use. Learn more about Serious Fun at www.explorelearning.com . About Cambium Learning Group
Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 markets. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally seen, valued and supported each and every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia® Learning, Learning A-Z®, Voyager Sopris Learning®, ExploreLearning®, Time4Learning®, and Kurzweil Education®. Contacts

ExploreLearning Frax named as Phase 1 Math Prize finalist for 2022 IES Learning Acceleration Challenges

ExploreLearning earns awards for Gizmos and Reflex while Cambium picks up six additional finalist nods across five categories. | Source: Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
DALLAS, May  27, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cambium Learning® Group , a leading educational solutions and services company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced today that two of its K–12 businesses—ExploreLearning® and Learning A-Z®—have been recognized by the Software and Information Industry Association’s (SIIA) 2020 Ed Tech CODiE Awards. ExploreLearning received two awards in the following categories:
Best Game-Based Curriculum Solution: Reflex ®
Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PreK-8: Gizmos ®
SIIA , the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries, announced the winners during a special online awards celebration in light of COVID-19 concerns. The announcement drew a global audience with 37 awards given for products and services deployed specifically for the education technology market. In addition to ExploreLearning’s two wins, Cambium Learning garnered six finalist mentions across the following five categories:
Best ESL, ELL, or World Language Acquisition Solution: Raz-Plus® ELL Edition (Learning A-Z)
Best Mathematics Instructional Solution for Grades PreK-8: Math Reflex (ExploreLearning)
Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PreK-8: Gizmos (ExploreLearning) and Science4Us ® (ExploreLearning)
Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades PreK-8: Science A-Z®
Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12 and Higher Education: Gizmos (ExploreLearning)
“Innovative, research-driven education technology is more essential than ever before,” said John Campbell, CEO of Cambium Learning. “It’s been gratifying to help so many students, teachers and parents during these challenging times. For our passionate product teams at ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z to be recognized across seven different categories is certainly extra special this year.”
All of the nominated education technology products and services were first reviewed by educators and administrators, whose evaluations determined the finalists. SIIA members then voted on the finalist products, with the scores from both rounds tabulated to select the winners. “Congratulations to the 2020 Ed Tech CODiE Award winners,” said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. “The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us of the importance of innovative edtech products and services such as those we honor today. This year's class takes a special place among the many amazing products recognized across the 35-year history of the CODiE Awards.”
About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
Cambium Learning® Group believes every student has great potential, teachers are mission-critical, and data, instruction and practice work together to drive performance. With a portfolio of award-winning brands, Cambium Learning Group’s digital and blended curriculum, professional learning, and assessment solutions drive proficiency, equity, and other learning outcomes in classrooms everywhere. Brands include Learning A-Z ® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning ® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K-2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning ® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional learning for teachers), Cambium Assessment (innovative state- and district-level assessment solutions), and VKidz® Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). Come learn with us at  www.cambiumlearning.com . Media Contact

Cambium Learning’s ExploreLearning a Two-Time Winner at SIIA’s 2020 Ed Tech CODiE Awards

Winner of more awards than any other K–12 company, Cambium also receives 11 finalist nods across eight categories. | Source: Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
DALLAS, May  14, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cambium Learning® Group , a leading educational solutions and services company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced today that two of its K–12 businesses—Learning A-Z® and Voyager Sopris Learning®—have been recognized by The EdTech Awards 2020 with four wins in the following categories:
Adaptive Technology Solution: Headsprout ® (Learning A-Z)
Professional Development Learning Solution: LETRS ® (Voyager Sopris Learning)
Through The EdTech Awards, EdTech Digest recognizes people and organizations for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology. Three Cambium K–12 businesses—Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Voyager Sopris Learning—received 11 finalist mentions across eight curriculum and technology categories, including:
E-Learning, Blended, or Flipped Solution: Raz-Plus (Learning A-Z)
Language Arts Solution: Raz-Plus (Learning A-Z)
Math Solution: Reflex ® (ExploreLearning)
Science Solution: Gizmos ® (ExploreLearning) and Science4Us ® (ExploreLearning)
“As the largest recognition program in education technology, it’s a special honor to receive four awards across such a diverse range of categories,” said John Campbell, CEO of Cambium Learning. “Dynamic technology is foundational to our DNA at Cambium and recognition like this is an encouraging sign that we’re making a meaningful difference for teachers and students.”
The EdTech Awards were established in 2010 to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate the most exceptional innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education technology. 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. Editor-in-Chief of EdTech Digest Victor Rivero said, “A very big congratulations to the finalists and winners of The EdTech Awards 2020! To those moving students forward across K–12, higher education, and workforce learning—in these unprecedented times we hope this recognition brings you some much-deserved joy and light to help see you through.”
About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
Cambium Learning® Group believes every student has great potential, teachers are mission-critical, and data, instruction and practice work together to drive performance. With a portfolio of award-winning brands, Cambium Learning Group’s digital and blended curriculum, professional learning, and assessment solutions drive proficiency, equity, and other learning outcomes in classrooms everywhere. Brands include Learning A-Z ® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning ® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K-2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning ® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional learning for teachers), Cambium Assessment (innovative state- and district-level assessment solutions), and VKidz® Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). Come learn with us at  www.cambiumlearning.com . Media Contact

Cambium Learning Wins Four Awards at The EdTech Awards 2020

| Source: Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
DALLAS, June  04, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cambium Learning ® Group Inc., a leading educational solutions and services company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, has announced that products from its Learning A-Z ® and ExploreLearning® business units have been named finalists in nine categories of the 2019 Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards . “The CODiE judges are all veteran educators, and they do very thorough reviews of all entries. Their confirmation is reassurance that these programs are helping make a difference in the classroom environment,” said John Campbell, CEO of Cambium Learning. Cambium Learning’s 2019 CODiE Award finalists are:
ExploreLearning
Best Game-Based Curriculum Solution: ExploreLearning Reflex
Best Mathematics Instructional Solution for Grades PreK–8: ExploreLearning Reflex
Best Science/STEM Instructional Solution: ExploreLearning Gizmos
Learning A-Z
Best Reading/Writing/Literature Instructional Solution for Grades PreK–8: Raz-Plus ®
Best Solution for Exceptional Students: Headsprout
“The 2019 CODiE Award finalists represent the finest in innovation and creativity in educational technology,” said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. “These breakthrough products are opening doors for learners of all ages by developing and utilizing new technologies to respond to the diverse needs of student and educators. We congratulate all of this year’s finalists who are bringing the transformative power of technology to address global education challenges.”
About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations and a math fact fluency solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond. Come learn with us at https://www.cambiumlearning.com/ . About Learning A–Z
Learning A-Z® is a literacy-focused PreK-6 educational provider of technology-enabled learning solutions. Our products blend traditional teacher-led instruction with robust online resources to make teaching more effective and efficient, practice more accessible and personalized, assessment more strategic and automated, and learning more informed and proactive. Our suite of products includes: Raz-Plus®, Reading A-Z®, Raz-Kids®, Headsprout®, Science A-Z®, Writing A-Z™, and Vocabulary A-Z™. Learning A-Z products are used by more than 8 million students in more than 170 countries. Learning A-Z is a business unit of Cambium Learning® Group, Inc.
For more information, please visit  https://www.learninga-z.com/ or find us on Facebook or Twitter . About ExploreLearning
ExploreLearning® believes all students can have success in math and science. Our online solutions bring effective, research-proven instructional strategies to classrooms around the world. Gizmos® ( www.explorelearning.com ) is the world’s largest library of interactive, online simulations for math and science in grades 3–12; Reflex® ( www.reflexmath.com ) is the most effective solution available for math fact fluency development; and Science4Us® ( www.science4us.com ) is an award-winning program that gives K–2 students a head start in STEM. For more of the latest news, please visit https://blog.explorelearning.com/ . Media Contacts

Cambium Learning Group K–12 Education Solutions Are Named Finalists in Nine SIIA CODiE Award Categories

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ExploreLearning is a company that received a SBIR Phase II grant for a project entitled: Modular Online Simulations for Math and Science with Integrated Assessment of Complex, Standards-Aligned Learning Objectives. Their will produce a commercial version of PathfinderPlus, an online system that integrates assessment of complex, standards-based instructional objectives within interactive simulations and makes the resultant data available in a timely and efficient manner to students, teachers and administrators. In order to effectively implement curriculum standards-based educational reforms (e.g., as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act), teachers need guidance in linking students' day-to-day learning to these standards and in adapting subsequent instruction based on students' progress against the standards. Existing educational technology products, however, are explicitly correlated only to the macro-level terminal objectives in each state's curriculum standards. As a result, these products do not provide diagnostic information regarding component knowledge and skills, and they thereby fail to support teachers in understanding more precisely where students are having difficulties within a given terminal objective. PathfinderPlus provides a comprehensive online library of highly interactive learning objects that track student' actions as they use them. The system analyzes the generated data to create assessment probes which yield results that are indexed against a hierarchy of component knowledge and skills related to each state's terminal objectives. This analysis provides students, teachers and other educational stakeholders with a roadmap to success in meeting their state's curriculum standards. In terms of broader impacts, the successful production of a fully functional, commercial PathfinderPlus product will break significant technical ground in the field of large online repositories of interactive learning objects. The deployment of ExploreLearning's XML specification HILO ML (Highly-Interactive Learning Object Markup Language) separates the pedagogical logic of a learning object's adaptive behavior from its technical instantiation. This separation enables the efficient development of the volume of scripts required by a system that covers entire courses (e.g., Algebra). The use of a four-tiered architecture to link fine-grained pedagogical events (i.e., pedagogically-meaningful interactions between students and the online simulations) to macro-level terminal objectives provides a flexible, modular foundation for the system. In terms of impacts on K-12 education, PathfinderPlus will foster alignment with standards-based curricula, support teachers in integrating technology effectively and efficiently into their classrooms, and provide a new approach for measuring the impact of educational technology on student learning. In addition, the system's use of interactive simulations as the medium for assessment enables a broader range of more complex, higher-order instructional objectives to be assessed (e.g., problem solving strategies and skills), as compared to traditional probes used in computer-based applications such as multiple-choice questions.

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