K-12 evidence-based innovator LearnPlatform,
part of the Instructure Learning Platform, attributes diversity of
team and culture in ranking 38th on the annual list
RALEIGH,
N.C., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
LearnPlatform, now part of the Instructure family and renowned
for its innovative edtech effectiveness system trusted by
districts, state agencies and their partners serving ten million
students, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious
annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for
2023, ranking #2 under the Education category and #38 overall.
This year's list honors 540 organizations across 54 sectors and
regions that are setting the standard with some of the greatest
accomplishments of the modern world. Fast Company ranks
businesses across the globe that are making an outsized impact and
reshaping their organizations, industries and the broader culture.
This year's honorees are at the forefront of their respective
industries, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow.
"LearnPlatform is honored to be recognized by Fast
Company for its innovative evidence-based solutions and
services that empower informed education decision-making to drive
academic and financial returns on investments," said Karl Rectanus, co-founder of LearnPlatform, and
SVP of K-12 Strategy at Instructure. "This recognition is a
testament to the LearnPlatform team's commitment to expanding
equitable access for all students to the teaching and technology
that works best for them. A diverse team, with an inclusive culture
that is on an urgent mission, drives the best innovation in the
world."
LearnPlatform prioritizes diversity of all kinds in its
leadership team and across its growing teams to benefit company
culture, innovation and environment. The company's commitments have
translated to higher diversity with nearly 25% of people of color
making up the organization, which is well above the industry
average and peer companies. Company-wide, 60% of its employees
identify as female, including nearly 54% representation among
LearnPlatform's leadership team.
Furthermore, the inclusive company culture has resulted in
LearnPlatform trailblazing the evidence-as-a-service marketplace
for the education industry. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
mandates that learning solutions purchased with federal
funding are evidence-based. To date, over 60 edtech providers at
every stage of growth and size subscribe to LearnPlatform's
Evidence-as-a-Service, a tiered subscription to build ESSA-aligned
evidence for more than 80 solutions, demonstrating that there is
both demand and need for high-quality, rapid and cost-effective
evidence.
Since 2015, LearnPlatform has run over 1,200 rapid-cycle
evaluations on specific edtech solutions directly with its district
partners, saving millions of dollars and increasing the speed of
decision-making by more than 85 percent. Just last year,
LearnPlatform launched ESSA Evidence Badges™ which have
quickly become a staple for education. Designed in consultation
with the U.S. Department of Education and its research arm, the
Institute of Education Sciences, the shareable badges and reports
enable education organizations and providers to show, grow and
share trustworthy, certified evidence.
"We couldn't be more excited for this recognition," said
Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure,
which acquired LearnPlatform in December
2022. "It's a natural fit with our mission to elevate
student success by amplifying the power of teaching and inspiring
everyone to learn together. LearnPlatform is a key part of the
future of the Instructure Learning Platform, giving our customers
and partners more ways to measure the impact of their investments
and drive student outcomes."
The World's Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company's
signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated
editorial efforts of the year. Judged by Fast Company's
editors and writers, the selections for 2023 sought to identify the
most groundbreaking businesses across the globe and industries. The
magazine is available on newsstands on March
14, 2023.
For more information about LearnPlatform and empowering
decision-making with evidence for education, please visit:
www.learnplatform
About LearnPlatform
LearnPlatform, an education technology company dedicated to
expanding equitable access to all students, was acquired by
Instructure in December 2022.
LearnPlatform's comprehensive edtech effectiveness system and
evidence-as-a-service solutions of the same name are used by
educators, leaders and their partners to modernize their learning
environments and drive academic and financial returns on their
investments. The research-based technology equips school districts,
state agencies, philanthropic organizations and providers to ensure
their edtech interventions and investments are safe, equitable,
cost-efficient and effective for all students. For more
information, visit learnplatform.com.
About Instructure
Instructure (NYSE: INST) is an education technology company
dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of
teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the
Instructure Learning Platform supports tens of millions of
educators and learners around the world. Learn more at
www.instructure.com.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to
the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design,
engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on
the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is
published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister
publication Inc., and can be found online at
www.fastcompany.com.
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