Eighth Annual Program Honors the Top EdTech Innovators Shaping the Future of Learning
LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market, today announced the results of the eighth annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program, showcasing the world’s most innovative companies driving transformation for K-12, higher education, corporate training and lifelong learning environments.
“As we enter the second half of this decade, the pace of innovation in educational technology has never been more dynamic, or more consequential,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. “This year’s EdTech Breakthrough Award winners represent the very best of what’s possible when technology meets educational purpose. From AI-powered personalization and immersive learning experiences to workforce readiness platforms and next-generation administrative systems, these companies are setting the standard for what education technology can and should be. We’re proud to honor the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award winners as the organizations leading the charge in building a smarter, more equitable and more effective future for learners of all ages.”
The EdTech Breakthrough Awards program returns for its 8th annual cycle with its largest and most competitive field yet, drawing a record number of nominations from innovators across more than 20 countries. The program is dedicated to recognizing breakthrough educational technology products and companies reshaping how the world learns – in classrooms, campuses, boardrooms and beyond.
Thousands of entries were evaluated across a wide range of categories spanning the full edtech spectrum, including Student Engagement, Classroom Management, School Administration, Adaptive Learning, STEM Education, Corporate Learning, Career Preparation, Language Learning and many more.
The 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award winners include:
Enhanced Curriculum Enhanced Curriculum Solution of the Year: Nelson Education, Edwin Enhanced Curriculum Solution Provider of the Year: PeopleGrove Enhanced Curriculum Innovation Award: Inquisitive
Remote Learning Remote Learning Solution of the Year: Caveon, Caveon Observer platform Remote Learning Innovation Award: Clear Touch, Command Studio Remote Learning Solution Provider of the Year: AVer Information
Administration Tools Classroom Management Solution of the Year: Class Composer Classroom Management Solution Provider of the Year: Linewize Classroom Technology Innovation of the Year: MobyMax Education Administration Solution of the Year: Sergeant Laboratories, AristotleK12 Education Administration Solution Provider of the Year: Ellucian
Student Personalization & Engagement Student Engagement Solution of the Year: Lumivero, Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) Gamified Digital Learning Solution of the Year: Carnegie Learning, MATHia Adventure
Adaptive Learning Adaptive Learning Solution of the Year: Explore Learning Adaptive Learning Innovation of the Year: Genially
Learning Management Systems (LMS) LMS Platform of the Year: Instructure, Canvas LMS Overall LMS Solution Provider of the Year: PowerSchool
College Preparation Overall College Prep Solution of the Year: Xello Overall College Prep Company of the Year: Savvas Learning Company
Career Development & Readiness Career Exploration Solution of the Year: Edmentum Career Readiness Platform of the Year: YouScience, Brightpath Career Development Solution of the Year: ACI Learning
Career Preparation Career Prep Platform of the Year: Distart Education Overall Career Prep Company of the Year: Kuder
STEM Engineering Learning Solution of the Year: SAE International, A World In Motion® (AWIM®) Science Learning Solution of the Year: LEGO® Education, LEGO Education Science STEM Reading Solution of the Year: Newsela STEM K-12 STEM Solution of the Year: CreXo, DataSnap Impact Classroom Solution HigherEd STEM Solution of the Year: Learnosity, Learnosity Math Overall STEM Education Solution Provider of the Year: Learning Undefeated
Global Engagement Global Engagement Solution of the Year: Riipen Experiential Education Solution of the Year: Exxat
e-Learning Course Authoring Solution of the Year: Talent Gate e-Learning Innovation of the Year: Voxa
Study & Tutoring Best Online Study Tool: Thea Study AI-powered Study Solution of the Year: VitalSource, Bookshelf+
Online Learning Online Learning Innovation Award: BBC Studios Americas, Inc., BBC Learning Hub Online Education Solution of the Year: Rapidmooc Online Education Solution Provider of the Year: 2U
Professional Development Professional Development Platform of the Year: Speexx Professional Development Solution Provider of the Year: Workforce Edge
Enterprise Learning Enterprise Learning Solution of the Year: O’Reilly Workforce Development Solution of the Year: Relias Overall Enterprise Learning Solution Provider of the Year: Skillsoft
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Innovation of the Year: NWEA, MAP Reading Fluency with Coach Overall Early Childhood Education Solution of the Year: TeachTown, TeachTown Launch for PreK
Next-Gen Schools Student Personalization Solution of the Year: Brighterly Classroom Tech Solution of the Year: BenQ, BenQRP05 Series Next-Gen School Solution of the Year: Edupoint Educational Systems, Synergy Education Platform Next-Gen School Solution Provider of the Year: Crimson Global Academy
Learning Analytics Learning Analytics Solution of the Year: CK-12 Foundation Learning Analytics Innovation Award: Otus Learning Analytics Solution Provider of the Year: ASSISTments
Testing and Test Preparation Test Prep Solution of the Year: Kaplan, All Access License
Enrollment Management Enrollment Management Solution of the Year: Entrinsik, Enrole Enrollment Management Innovation Award: BrainCX AI Overall Enrollment Management Solution Provider of the Year: Archer Education
Student Safety Best Technology Solution for Student Safety: StarRez
Artificial Intelligence in Education AI Innovation Award: Arly Best Use of AI in Education: Wayground AI Teaching Assistant of the Year: Britannica Education, Britannica Studio
Family & Community Engagement Family Engagement Platform of the Year: ParentSquare Attendance Solution of the Year: SchoolStatus Parent Communication Solution of the Year: Vasco Electronics, Vasco Audience
Accessibility & Inclusive Learning Accessibility Learning Solution of the Year: Blackboard, Ally Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Platform of the Year: FeedbackFruits
Educator Enablement Course Evaluation Solution of the Year: Watermark, Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) Overall Educator Enablement Solution Provider of the Year: CheckIT Learning
Campus Experience Campus Experience Innovation Award: GoGuardian, GoGuardian Hall Pass Campus Experience Solution Provider of the Year: Pathify
Information Technology & Implementation Education Hardware Innovation Award: ViewSonic Corporation, ViewSonic® LDE series Best Overall IT Solution for the Education Market: ManagedMethods Best Overall IT Solution Provider for the Education Market: ForwardPass by LocknCharge K-12 EdTech Deployment of the Year: Youdao Dictionary Pen from NetEase Youdao HigherEd EdTech Deployment of the Year: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)
Industry Leadership Educational Support System of the Year: Pearl Education Educational Support System Innovation Award: RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ Digital Learning Innovation Award: ATI, an Ascend Learning brand, ATI Engage® Series Student Success Platform of the Year: Stellic EdTech Startup of the Year: MEandMine Overall EdTech Solution of the Year: ReUp Education Overall EdTech Company of the Year: Cambium Learning Group
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.
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CONTACT: Media Contact: Steve Johansson 213.255.3658 steve@edtechbreakthrough.com
