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Raz-Plus, Foundations A-Z and Writing A-Z Recognized by SIIA as Best Education Technology Solutions

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Foundations A-Z recognized as best Science of Reading / Foundational Skills Solution; Raz-Plus ELL and Writing A-Z also earn prestigious industry recognitions

Edulink’s partner, Learning A-Z®, recently was named a winner of the 2024 SIIA CODiE Awards. The company earned recognition for its products across multiple categories, including “Best Science of Reading / Foundational Skills Solution” for Foundations A-Z®, “Best Solution for English Language Learners” for Raz-Plus ELL® and “Best Virtual Learning Solution” for Writing A-Z®. The CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative Education Technology products across the country and around the world.

“These awards recognize our commitment to supporting strong literacy development for all students,” said Aaron Ingold, president of Learning A-Z. “At Learning A-Z’s core, we’re driven by an unwavering dedication to delivering resources that facilitate learning and enhance student outcomes. These accolades serve as a testament to the efforts of our team, who have poured their passion into enhancing the educational landscape and providing teachers and learners with the tools they need to succeed.”

Recognized for its innovative approach to education, Learning A-Z offers a suite of solutions designed to empower educators and inspire students. Of the products recognized by SIIA CODiE Awards:

  • Foundations A-Zis a K-5 digital-first program that harnesses the power of the Science of Reading research and helps teachers simplify instructional planning to teach all foundational skills.
  • Writing A-Zis a complete K-5 writing curriculum that helps teachers confidently implement research-based writing and grammar instruction using an explicit, systematic, digitally focused approach.
  • Raz-Plus ELL, an add-on to the acclaimedRaz-Plus platform, unlocks the power of engaging, supporting, and inspiring multilingual learners by offering a wealth of WIDA-aligned, research-based resources and tools to provide tailored instruction and foster confidence in K-5 students learning English as a second language.

Today’s announcement marks Learning A-Z’s ninth year winning a CODiE award. Learning A-Z was also recognized as a finalist in the following categories:

  • “Best English Language Arts Instructional Solution for Grades PK-8” for Foundations A-Z.
  • “Best Learning Recovery Tool” for Raz-Plus.
  • “Best Customer Experience in EdTech” for Learning A-Z.

The CODiE award for Best Science of Reading / Foundational Skills Solution awarded to the Foundations A-Z product by Learning A-Z, comes on the heels of also receiving an ‘all green’ rating from EdReports, a nonprofit and independent organization that rigorously evaluates and rates K-12 curriculums. In addition, the Foundations A-Z product earned the 2023 Tech & Learning Awards for Excellence and the Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning Products: Product Certification from Digital Promise. It certifies that the Foundations A-Z solution is designed according to rigorous and empirical research about learning.

“The winners of the 2024 Education Technology CODiE Awards represent the pinnacle of creativity and excellence in providing products and services that connect diverse learners with educational resources and instructors. We are thrilled to honor this year’s recipients – the elite in their field – who offer solutions to crucial challenges in education today, ranging from accessibility and fairness to customized and adaptive learning experiences. Heartfelt congratulations to all of this year’s CODiE Award victors!” says Chris Mohr, president of SIIA.

More details about the winning products can be found at siia.net/codie/.