NEWS RELEASES > DECEMBER 14, 2020
BY MARK GURA, EDTECH DIGEST
The recent ISTE20 LIVE conference (Nov 29-Dec 5) was more than just a virtual happening. It was an imperative, a must-do, failure-is-not-an-option, stand-and-deliver event. The conference was a successful demonstration of what so many have pushed for, for so long. And while some may have experienced it as less than an absolute slam dunk, I found it to be of high quality and very much just what we need now. In a number of ways, it was defining of the state of Education and predictive of important things to come. What follows is one edtech veteran’s conference experiences, reflections, and musings about significant ‘nexts’
Follett – I have a special appreciation for resource providers who apply technology to traditional learning needs, not to give them just a digital age freshening or to get more mileage out of practices that really should be replaced, but that bring them fully into the digital age, lending them expanded relevance and efficacy, no small accomplishment. Follett has long grabbed my attention in this way…
Follett School Solutions Expands Its Portfolio of EdTech Solutions with MasterLibrary Acquisition
April 18, 2024
McHENRY, Ill., April 18, 2024 – Follett School Solutions, a leader in K-12 educational technology solutions, today announced the strategic acquisition of MasterLibrary, the innovator of integrated facilities solutions for K-12 districts. MasterLibrary’s suite manages facilities and fixed assets, facility...
Read more
Follett School Solutions Launches Destiny District Classroom Library Manager
April 15, 2024
McHENRY, Ill., April 15, 2024 – Follett School Solutions, a leader in K-12 educational technology, today unveiled the Follett Destiny® District Classroom Library Manager. This new offering is an integral part of the Destiny Suite, leveraging the same trusted platform...
Read more
Illinois Educator/Author to Headline Virtual 'Book Talk' on June 4
April 11, 2024
MCHENRY, April 11, 2024 — Follett Content Solutions and the McHenry County Regional Office of Education are co-sponsoring a virtual event on Tuesday, June 4 with award-winning Illinois educator and noted author Anthony Reibel that will analyze the concept of relational...
Read more
February 29, 2024
MCHENRY, Ill., Feb. 29, 2024 — Noted author Anthony Reibel will headline a virtual event Tuesday, April 16, exploring the definitions of relational teaching and its impact on student learning. Follett Content Solutions and the McHenry County (Illinois) Regional Office of...
Read more
Follett School Solutions Expands Its Functionality with Livingtree Acquisition
January 23, 2024
McHENRY, Ill., Jan. 23, 2024 – Follett School Solutions, the leading provider of K-12 educational technology solutions, today announced it has acquired Livingtree, an all-in-one fundraising management platform. The acquisition, which closed in December 2023, brings together two partners experienced...
Read more
Local Business's Charitable Giving Program Extends Nationwide
January 17, 2024
McHENRY, Jan. 17, 2024 — National studies reflect when kids struggle with reading, they risk the potential to fall behind in every subject in school. Follett Content Solutions – provider of educational materials to PreK-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers and school districts in the United...
Read more