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Start Reading Now Again Partners with Follett to Help Counter ‘Summer Slide,’ Pandemic Learning Loss
Almost 3,000 students from predominantly low-income families will be receiving free print books to read over the summer as the result of a continuing charitable effort led by Start Reading Now.
May 27, 2021 - Read more
Follett Releases MyDestiny — New Digital Classroom Library
Literacy solution helps create bridge between library and classroom by delivering eBooks, educator-vetted content to students
Apr 27, 2021 - Read more
Follett Announces Flexible, Affordable Mode of Delivery for eBooks
Follett is introducing a flexible and affordable, short-term eBook solution, ideal for schools seeking a digital counterpart to their classroom novels.
Apr 8, 2021 - Read more
Baker & Taylor’s Aman Kochar Named Top Global Leader In EdTech Awards
Amandeep Kochar, executive vice president and general manager of Baker & Taylor, has been named winner of the “Global Leader” category in the 2021 EdTech Awards by EdTech Digest.
Apr 5, 2021 - Read more
Follett Unveils Two New Follett Aspen® SIS Modules for Supporting Students, Families Remotely
Follett Aspen® SIS will now offer both Social Emotional Support and Online Registration modules, further addressing the needs of today’s administrators, teachers, students and parents.
Mar 18, 2021 - Read more
Pandemic Pivoting: New Follett Book eFair Options Include Ship-to-Home
“Physical book fairs have been impacted more than any other segment of our business,” said Britten Follett.
Feb 8, 2021 - Read more
A Teacher’s Remote Learning Reality
Deep understanding comes from firsthand experience and stepping out from behind our desks. That includes me, as I lead Follett School Solutions and strive to always understand our customers’ needs.
Feb 5, 2021 - Read more
Across the country, school librarians are adapting their teaching and outreach to support students in remote learning and hybrid class models and meet shifting demands.
Jan 4, 2021 - Read more
10 Educator Suggestions to Instill a Love of Reading in Students
These tips and recommendations can help students learn to read, read to learn, and learn to love reading.
Dec 20, 2020 - Read more
The ISTE20 LIVE conference was more than just a virtual happening. It was an imperative, a must-do, failure-is-not-an-option, stand-and-deliver event.
Dec 14, 2020 - Read more
Follett Book eFairs Enhance Shipping Options to Include Students’ Homes
New Safe, Contact-Free Delivery Option Provides Welcome Choice for Coordinators
Nov 20, 2020 - Read more
New Features Help Follett Aspen® SIS Districts Adapt to Distance Learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic calls upon many schools and districts to continue distance learning, Follett has responded to educators’ needs by adding new convenient features to Aspen SIS.
Nov 17, 2020 - Read more
Librarians Leading the Way with Innovation, Support During COVID-19
Shannon McClintock Miller shares how this empowered group of school leaders is making a difference with students and teachers, along with some of the tools they are using.
Nov 17, 2020 - Read more
Virtual Book Fair Helping Children Build Their Own Home Libraries During the Pandemic
Follett Books is partnering with Hillsborough County Schools and School Board member Dr. Stacy Hahn, who is leading this effort. For every book donated, Follett will give the district 40 percent back
Oct 28, 2020 - Read more
New Follett Tags A Valuable "Search-and-Find" Resource for Educators
Teachers, Librarians Can Quickly Find Best Quality Materials for Classroom Collections
Sep 30, 2020 - Read more
Partnership will enable more California K-12 districts to ‘benefit’ from Follett’s SIS
Sep 15, 2020 - Read more
Follett Online Book Fairs a Convenient Option to Keep Kids Reading
Whether the 2020-21 school year is starting in the classroom or remotely, Follett is ensuring elementary and middle school students won’t be missing out on one of their favorite back-to-school traditi
Aug 31, 2020 - Read more
Follett Named to Educational Book and Media Association's Board of Directors
Britten Follett, a fifth-generation family member of Follett School Solutions in McHenry, has been named to the Educational Book and Media Association’s board of directors.
Aug 15, 2020 - Read more
Supporting School Librarians Through COVID-19 and Beyond
As the start of school approaches (or is already here in some states), the Covid-19 crisis rages on, leaving many educators around the country very concerned about health and safety issues.
Aug 14, 2020 - Read more
Follett Destiny® 18.0 Release Features Debut of New Apps
Library Materials Can Be Accessed in School or Remotely
Aug 13, 2020 - Read more
United Way of Greater McHenry County honors Follett School Solutions with Trailblazer Award
Follett School Solutions' United Way Committee members receive the 2019-20 Trailblazer Award from the United Way of Greater McHenry County.
Aug 7, 2020 - Read more
Pandemic Reading: Follett Reveals the Top eBook and Audiobook Checkouts at End of School Year
In the first two weeks of June, as the 2019-20 school year crawled to a close and the pandemic postponed or canceled graduations, proms, and spring sports, young readers turned to the comfort books.
Aug 3, 2020 - Read more
Follett Book eFairs and Nonprofits Team Up for Summer Reading
When the COVID-19 crisis forced the closure of schools across the country, the abrupt change resulted in many already vulnerable children and families facing additional challenges. A lack of access to food, and to learning tools including the internet and books, have been among the most pressing obstacles, along with mounting concern about the double whammy of spring school disruptions and the summer learning slide. In an effort to assist families facing such hurdles, Follett and two nonprofit early literacy organizations — Page Ahead in Seattle and Start Reading Now in Minneapolis — worked together to ensure that kids from...
Jul 27, 2020 - Read more
Follett Partners with Nonprofits to Promote Summer Reading
Seattle, Minneapolis Childhood Literacy Organizations Turn to Follett’s Online Book Fairs; Nearly 80,000 Print Books Distributed to Young Students
Jul 1, 2020 - Read more
What happens when there is no "e" in eLearning?
Leveraging the power of print is key to expanding educational opportunities—especially when eLearning isn't always possible
Jun 17, 2020 - Read more
From instructional videos to curated online collections, today’s librarians are forging new pathways to learning and discovery amidst the disruption of a pandemic.
Jun 11, 2020 - Read more
Children's Publishers Share Pandemic Progress Report
Trade and educational companies offer lessons from their distance learning efforts.
Jun 5, 2020 - Read more
Where do physical books fit into Covid-era distance learning?
Jun 5, 2020 - Read more
School librarians weigh in on what works and what may lie ahead
Jun 5, 2020 - Read more
McHenry Diaper Drive Draws Large Response
Nearly 65,000 free diapers were distributed Tuesday, May 19, to community members in need at a drive-through event held at Follett School Solutions' offices, 1340 Ridgeview Drive in McHenry.
May 23, 2020 - Read more
Follett MyDestiny Named Winner in 2020 EdTech Awards
Follett MyDestiny, a powerful learning platform designed for today’s classroom, has been selected as the winner of the “Lesson Planning Solution” category in The 2020 EdTech Awards from EdTech Digest.
May 8, 2020 - Read more
Follett Deploys Key PreK-12 Solutions to Microsoft Azure
Cloud-computing platform serves as data center host for Destiny products, Aspen SIS
May 5, 2020 - Read more
Mineola High School Wins Follett Challenge
Mineola High School is the grand-prize winner of a national contest that asked participants to describe how they are preparing students for the 21st century.
Apr 30, 2020 - Read more
What Are Kids Reading Now? Follett Reveals the Top eBook and Audiobook Checkouts.
With schools shuttered due to the pandemic, are kids still reading? They are, according to data from Follett.
Apr 29, 2020 - Read more
New York High School Captures 2020 Follett Challenge Grand Prize
Follett Honors 19 Schools/Districts; Awards Total of $200,000 in Products and Services
Apr 23, 2020 - Read more
Lightbox, AV2 World Languages Ideal Distance Learning Solutions for Students
Apr 15, 2020 - Read more
Leading eLearning: A Future Ready Library Opportunity
One of my colleagues is known for regularly reminding us that a crisis is a terrible opportunity to waste. The COVID-19 crisis has forced districts to redefine the manner in which they educate.
Apr 15, 2020 - Read more
With School Closures, Book Fairs Go Online
With near-total nationwide school closures, the fallout has been abrupt and has also led to creative workarounds as companies re-envision what a book fair can be.-
Apr 15, 2020 - Read more
Learning at Home in the Age of COVID-19
While schools are closed nationwide due to the pandemic, educational companies and publishers are rushing to offer digital resources for educators and families.
Apr 10, 2020 - Read more
Follett Offers Interactive eBook Platform for Free to Schools
Follett is partnering with Weigl Publishers, Inc. to offer Lightbox and AV2 World Languages free of charge to schools worldwide through June 30, 2020
Mar 21, 2020 - Read more
As K12 Schools, Campuses, Public Libraries Close, Follett Teams with Publishers to Deliver Resources to Learners of All Ages
Mar 18, 2020 - Read more
Follett Launches API Partner Program
Follett has launched a partner program that will make it easy for its Follett Destiny® and Follett Aspen® SIS customers to implement time- and cost-saving integrations and streamline data exchange with their existing vendors. The API (Application Programming Interface) Partner Program will allow Follett to help customers extend and enhance the capabilities of their Follett Destiny® and Follett Aspen® SIS solutions and take full advantage of Follett’s open APIs via the company’s growing partner portfolio. “We see the API Partner Program as a valuable enhancement for current and prospective customers as it enables seamless high-value integrations with vendors they already know and trust...
Mar 11, 2020 - Read more
Follett Introduces Key Enhancements with Follett Destiny® 17.5 Release
Follett has released Destiny 17.5, a new version of the solution featuring important enhancements to Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Resource Manager, Destiny Discover, and Collections by Destiny.
Feb 26, 2020 - Read more
2020 Follett Challenge Entry Deadline is Thursday, Dec. 12
The ninth annual contest formally launched in October with more ways to win a portion of $200,000 (USD) in Follett products and/or services that will be awarded.
Dec 5, 2019 - Read more
Follett Launches Book Orders for the Classroom
‘Follett Book eFairs’ designed to bring more books to classrooms, students
Nov 7, 2019 - Read more
Ninth Annual Follett Challenge Launches With More Chances to Win
World’s Best-Selling Author James Patterson to Serve as Judge for 2020 Contest
Oct 21, 2019 - Read more
Follett Appoints Britten Follett to Lead its PreK-12 Business
Follett School Solutions Now Headed by Fifth-Generation Family Member
Sep 4, 2019 - Read more
Follett Book Fairs Poised for Superpower Fall Season
The company has introduced the superhero theme to remind students, teachers, and librarians that “Reading is a Superpower.”
Aug 27, 2019 - Read more
Follett Introduces Key Enhancements with Destiny 17.0 Release
Destiny Discover Updates Give K-5 Students New Ways to Search, Discover Content
Aug 1, 2019 - Read more
ISTE, Follett Collaborate to Provide Scholarships for Future Ready Librarian Course
Offering 150 partial-tuition scholarships for K-12 librarians ready to take the next step in becoming a Future Ready Librarian and who are affiliated with schools that identify as high need.
Jun 27, 2019 - Read more
Educators, Students Turning to Follett Collections by Destiny® in Large Numbers
Since debut 2 years ago, tool now has 2.5 million users, in use by 4,000 districts, 17,000 schools
Jun 13, 2019 - Read more
James Patterson announced today a partnership with Follett and its “All Books for All Kids” initiative.
Jun 9, 2019 - Read more
Follett will become exclusive distributor for HMH curriculum, services and professional development throughout the region
May 6, 2019 - Read more
Follett Challenge 2019 Winner is First Ever from Outside U.S.
Grand Prize Goes to Saskatchewan, Canada’s Regina Catholic School Division
Apr 25, 2019 - Read more
New Book Aims to Help School Librarians Become Learning Leaders in Digital Age
Bill Bass, Shannon Miller collaborate on Leading from the Library
Apr 17, 2019 - Read more
Follett Book Fairs Will Be Opening Fulfillment Centers Coast to Coast
Follett today announced it will soon be opening five new Follett Book Fairs’ fulfillment centers across the country.
Apr 11, 2019 - Read more
Follett Introduces Follett Classroom Libraries
With wide selection of fiction and non-fiction texts, new hand-curated classroom content collections designed to help students become engaged, confident, independent readers
Mar 26, 2019 - Read more
Follett will offer UBTECH’s JIMU interactive robotic building block system, which turns STEM learning into hands-on fun.
Mar 21, 2019 - Read more
Follett Unveils MyDestiny™ Learning Platform
Smart technology-powered solution designed to shape student success by maximizing teachers’ time, locating relevant learning resources, measuring progress, increasing student engagement
Mar 12, 2019 - Read more
Follett Challenge ’19 Announces Semifinalists, Video Voting Winners
Grand prize winner to be selected from Canadian middle school, two USA schools
Feb 27, 2019 - Read more
Follett Book Fairs Already in Full Bloom for Spring
Seasonal design theme with emojis highlights elementary school offerings
Feb 26, 2019 - Read more
Fujitsu and Follett Deliver Innovative Student Information System to Ontario Schools in Canada
Streamlines many educational administrative tasks, making it easier for school districts to gather, access and analyze the data they need
Jan 30, 2019 - Read more
Follett’s New Service Helps K-12 Libraries with Genrefication
Making the Transition from Dewey Simplified with ‘Follett Genre Solutions’
Jan 17, 2019 - Read more
Follett Releases New Version of Market-Leading Destiny
Wednesday Webinar Will Showcase All Follett Destiny® 16.5 Enhancements
Jan 14, 2019 - Read more
Follett Destiny® Now in 23 of 25 Largest U.S. K-12 Districts
Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools Latest to Select Market-Leading Solution
Dec 4, 2018 - Read more
Follett Unveils Classroom Ready Collections
New offerings are curated from OERs, standards-aligned and feature array of key resources for teachers, students
Nov 8, 2018 - Read more
Follett Supports Safe Schools by Partnering with CrisisGo
‘Safe Classroom’ solution provides emergency alerting communication system
Oct 23, 2018 - Read more
Follett Challenge Launches 2019 Contest
The Follett Challenge launches its eighth annual contest today and this year’s entrants will have additional incentive to capture the Grand Prize. In addition to winning $60,000 in Follett products and/or services, the winning school will receive a personal visit from Kwame Alexander, one of the country’s most acclaimed and innovative children’s book authors, as part of the award celebration.Alexander, a New York Times best-selling author and Newbery Medalist, also will serve as a judge for the 2019 Follett Challenge, which is open now for entries through Dec. 14.Follett again will reward a total of $200,000 USD in products and/or...
Oct 22, 2018 - Read more
Follett, Acclaimed Author Kwame Alexander Announce Partnership
‘All Books for All Kids’ Campaign to Introduce Wide Range of Books to Children
Oct 10, 2018 - Read more
Follett Expands Its Book Fairs to Include PreK-1, Middle School
Company Builds on Success Attained in First Year, Continues to Increase Offerings
Aug 8, 2018 - Read more
Massachusetts Renews Follett with SIS/SIF Preferred Vendor Status
Follett Aspen SIS Serves More Than 450,000 of State’s K-12 Public School Students
Jun 18, 2018 - Read more
Follett Acquires Fishtree Adaptive Learning Platform
Adds Personalized Learning Platform to Follett’s Leading Content and Data Services for Schools and Districts
Jun 12, 2018 - Read more
Rhode Island Renews Follett Aspen® SIS with Preferred Vendor Status
Student Information System Serves 50 Percent of State’s K-12 Public School Districts
Jun 5, 2018 - Read more
Follett, Kimono Announce Renewal of Integration Partnership
The partnership, entering its fifth year, enables Follett customers to enjoy seamless integration with their market-leading Destiny solution.
May 23, 2018 - Read more
Follett Aspen® SIS Attains Ed-Fi Certification Status
Data Standard Designed to Simply, Securely Connect All Educational Data Systems
May 11, 2018 - Read more
Follett Expands Follett Book Fairs into Texas Market
Librarian: ‘I know its service will be outstanding, materials will support my students’
Apr 4, 2018 - Read more
Follett Forms Advisory Board to Help K-12 Schools Genrefy Libraries
Members Will Establish Set of Genre Standards, Useful Strategies as School Libraries Continue Transition from Dewey Decimal System
Apr 3, 2018 - Read more
Future Ready Librarian Leadership Summit Scheduled for June 23 in Chicago
Full-day workshop hosted by Follett kicks off ISTE ’18 early
Mar 27, 2018 - Read more
Follett Challenge '18 Announces Semifinalists, Video Voting Winners
Follett Challenge '18 Announces Semifinalists, Video Voting Winners Schools from Alaska, N.Y, N.C. in Running for Grand Prize; Winner to be Unveiled April 27
Feb 28, 2018 - Read more
Follett Unveils New Release of Market-Leading Follett Destiny®
With its latest release of Destiny, Follett continues to make impactful advances to its market-leading library/resource management solution.
Feb 13, 2018 - Read more
Follett Challenge Video Voting to Begin Next Week
10 ‘People’s Choice’ Award Winners to be Determined by Public’s Vote
Jan 17, 2018 - Read more
Follett, which earlier this year announced it will enter the Ontario, Canada K-12 market with its Aspen Student Information System (SIS)
Nov 9, 2017 - Read more
Follett announces it will sell LEGO® Education solutions to U.S. school libraries
Follett announced today it will sell a selection of LEGO® Education solutions.
Nov 7, 2017 - Read more
Illinois School Library Media Association to Honor Follett
Follett is being honored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) with the organization’s 2017 Pillar Award.
Oct 19, 2017 - Read more
Follett Book Fairs Launch This Week
New Offering from Company Met with Excitement by Schools, Librarians
Oct 2, 2017 - Read more
New Jersey PreK-12 District Selects Follett Aspen® Student Information System
Superintendent Says New SIS Will Grow with District’s Current, Future Needs
Sep 19, 2017 - Read more
Follett Announces Popular Rewards Program is Returning
Follett Announces Popular Rewards Program is Returning Customers can stretch budget dollars by redeeming points for products
Sep 14, 2017 - Read more
Follett Develops Donor Program to Help Rebuild School Libraries Destroyed by Hurricane Harvey
In the wake of the considerable damage suffered by Texas K-12 school libraries and archives from Hurricane Harvey.
Sep 13, 2017 - Read more
Chicago Public Schools Selects Follett Aspen For Its New Student Information System
Following a lengthy search process, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has selected Follett Aspen for its new student information system (SIS).
Jul 26, 2017 - Read more
Administrators can now make fact-based decisions with real-time evidence
Jul 20, 2017 - Read more
Follett to Unveil Follett Collections by Destiny®
New educational tool aimed at bridging gap between OERs, premium content and technology
Jun 29, 2017 - Read more
Follett, EveryLibrary Partner to Advocate for K-12 Libraries, Librarians
Focus is to Return Librarians to Schools, Expand Funding Equitably in Districts
Jun 19, 2017 - Read more
Follett Announces Partnership with Unbound Concepts’ Artifact
Platform Empowers Teachers, Librarians to Work Together to Recommend Best Content
May 17, 2017 - Read more
Small Kansas Elementary School Beats Odds to Win Grand Prize in Sixth Annual Follett Challenge
‘Learning with Cattle’ Program Earns School $60,000 in Follett Products, Services
Apr 26, 2017 - Read more
Eight Free Regional Institutes to Provide Valuable Professional Development, Networking Opportunities for Educators Looking to Personalize Learning for Students
Apr 16, 2017 - Read more
Follett Now Offers Haese Mathematics as Part of International Baccalaureate® Content
Haese Mathematics textbooks – a popular and rigorous series of math books for International Baccalaureate (IB) students around the world – are now available for purchase through Follett.
Mar 14, 2017 - Read more
Follett Named Exclusive Distributor of New K-12 Online Daily News Service
The Day USA designed to help students with media literacy, recognize ‘fake news’
Mar 10, 2017 - Read more
Follett Awarded Massachusetts SIS/SIF Preferred Vendor Status
Aspen Student Information System already manages data for more than 405,000 students in Commonwealth
Feb 21, 2017 - Read more
Follett Announces Key Updates to Its Market-Leading Follett® Destiny Solution
Destiny 14.5 features improved reporting, Destiny Discover homepage customizations.
Feb 14, 2017 - Read more
Baker & Taylor PawPrints Transitioning to FollettBound
B&T, Follett to Offer Top Prebind Titles for School, Public Library Markets
Feb 9, 2017 - Read more
Follett Partners with New Zealand’s Wendy Pye Publishing
Revival of Sunshine Classics brings back ‘gold standard in leveled, guided reading’
Feb 7, 2017 - Read more
Shannon McClintock Miller Named a Spokesperson for Future Ready Librarians, Project Connect
Library Industry Leader Looks to Further Empower Librarians, Teacher
Jan 30, 2017 - Read more
Follett-Dremel Partnership Brings 3-D Printers with Professional Development to K-12 Schools
Follett today announced it has become a premier distributor for Dremel 3D printers for the K-12 school market.
Jan 24, 2017 - Read more
Follett Unveils New Resource Center
Customer help site provides how-to’s, training tools, videos
Jan 23, 2017 - Read more
Follett Opens New Office in Dubai
Company Continues to Expand its Global Presence, Offers Additional Support to International Schools
Jan 10, 2017 - Read more
Follett Adds Array of New Content for IB World Schools
Follett announced today it has added new content from IB and a wealth of new curriculum content support from an array of other respected providers.
Jan 5, 2017 - Read more
Follett’s Project Connect Introduces Professional Development Courses for Librarians
New Librarian Professional Development Courses Offered Through Follett's Project Connect
Nov 6, 2016 - Read more
Follett Urges Schools to Share Their Stories of Unique Learning for sixth Annual Follett Challenge
$200,000 Contest to Recognize Leading Examples of K-12 Programs Teaching 21st-Century Skills to Students
Oct 25, 2016 - Read more
Follett Adds New Titles for Award-Winning Lightbox
Spanish elementary titles also introduced
Oct 6, 2016 - Read more
Follett Named Finalist for 2016 Chicago Innovation Awards
Company’s Lightbox nomination celebrated among most innovative new education products
Sep 27, 2016 - Read more
MCHENRY, IL – Nader Qaimari, President of Follett’s PreK-12 business, Follett School Solutions, is one of five panelists selected to explore the relationship between educators and education providers at the 2016 EdNET Conference later this month in Dallas. The “Striving for Partnership: How Educators and Providers Can Address Issues of Trust and Risk” panel is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 during the annual conference’s second day at The Fairmont Dallas.Follett will be joined by other education providers, Giuseppe “Seppy” Basili, chief revenue officer, BrightBytes; Christine Willig, president, McGraw-Hill Education’s PreK-12 group; John Murray, executive chairman, AdvancePath Academics, Inc.;...
Sep 19, 2016 - Read more
Follett’s President to Serve as Judge for Googlepalooza Student "Hackathon Contest"
MCHENRY, IL – Nader Qaimari, President of Follett’s PreK-12 business, Follett School Solutions, will serve as a judge for the “Student Hackathon,” a contest that is part of this week’s Googlepalooza conference presented by Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The third annual conference runs today and tomorrow (Aug. 18-19) at Whitney Young High School in Chicago.Teams of up to six students in grades 9 to 12 will compete in the first-ever Hackathon to design and prototype an application to improve how teachers and administrators interact with the district’s student information, such as grades, attendance, and schedules. At no point will students...
Aug 18, 2016 - Read more
Follett Unveils Major Updates to Market-Leading Follett Destiny® Solution
Google Chrome Extension, OER support ‘game changers’ in marketplace; New 14.0 release enhances Destiny as one-stop shop for all digital needs
Aug 15, 2016 - Read more
Follett Unveils New Professional Development Series
‘True end-to-end solution,’ PD courses focus on instructional strategies
Aug 2, 2016 - Read more
Future Ready Librarians Highlights Critical Role Librarians Play in Supporting the Future-Ready Goals of Schools and Districts
Jun 23, 2016 - Read more
Partnership allows for simple yet dynamic online registration
Jun 14, 2016 - Read more
Illinois PreK-8 District Selects Follett Aspen® Student Information System
Joliet Public Schools District 86 chooses Aspen for managing student data and more
Jun 1, 2016 - Read more
Follett Launches New Makerspace Bundles for K-12 Libraries
New Kits Make it Easy for Schools to Partially—or Completely—Transition to a Makerspace.
May 25, 2016 - Read more
Follett Challenge Announces Grand-Prize Winning School
Alaska’s Ben Eielson Junior/Senior High ‘Aims High’ and Earns First Place
Mar 8, 2016 - Read more
