TUCSON, Ariz., June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning A-Z®, a literacy-focused PreK–6 education technology provider, announced today two of its products earned Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards, which are awarded to top education technology solutions. Science A-Z won for Best Science Instruction Solution, and Raz-Plus won for Best Solution for Special Needs Students.
Science A-Z is an award-winning curriculum resource that blends science and literacy into one captivating K–6 curriculum. The product delivers thousands of resources in life science, earth and space science, physical science, engineering, and process science. In addition to a robust library of multilevel informational texts, Science A-Z also delivers engaging science experiments, hands-on activities, and other collaborative learning opportunities that allow students to think and act like scientists.
Raz-Plus is a PreK–6 literacy product that brings together its flagship products, Reading A-Z and Raz-Kids, to provide a comprehensive blended learning solution. Delivering an extensive collection of resources, tools, and an engaging student-facing environment, Raz-Plus strengthens and connects teacher-led reading instruction, independent practice, assessment, and reporting.
“It’s truly an honor to receive these two prestigious awards,” said Patrick Marcotte, president of Learning A-Z. “This is the fourth year in a row that one of our reading products has been named a top teaching resource by the SIIA, and this first CODiE for Science A-Z is a testament to our company’s commitment to helping every child build the science and literacy skills they need for success in the 21st century.”
All CODiE–Award nominated education technology products and services were reviewed by tech-savvy educators from across the nation, as well as SIIA members to determine the best in each category. Winners were announced at the CODiE Award Celebration at the SIIA Annual Conference & CODiE Awards in San Francisco on June 13, 2018.
About Learning A–Z
Learning A-Z® is a literacy-focused PreK-6 educational provider of technology-enabled learning resources. 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™, Vocabulary A-Z™, and ReadyTest A-Z™. Learning A-Z's resources are used by more than 7 million students in more than 170 countries. Learning A-Z is a business unit of Cambium Learning® Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ABCD).
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About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
Cambium Learning® Group (Nasdaq:ABCD) 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) and Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers). 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 www.cambiumlearning.com.
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