Back to Homeschool Curriculum Awards 2019
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Special thanks to our platinum sponsor Accelerate Education for making this year’s awards possible!
Back to Homeschool Curriculum Awards!
Not sure if what’s on your “to buy” list is really an “A list” curriculum?
You’re not alone!
The Back to Homeschool Curriculum Awards gets the homeschooler’s vote on their family favorites!
Use the Back to Homeschool Curriculum Awards to help you plan your next school year!
- Discover new homeschooling curriculum
- Explore long-standing favorites
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Science
Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider.
Science for High School – THE High School science curriculum taking students from “having” to do their subject to ENGAGING in scientific self-discovery! The student uses guided research-based approach with weekly research questions. Parent Manuals contain full answer keys, critical lesson concepts and lab explanations.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Alpha Omega Publications is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum to homeschool families worldwide. AOP follows its mission every day by providing quality Christian educational materials to thousands of students through curriculum, support services, and an accredited online academy.
Other nominees:
- Forest Trail Academy
- Fascinating Education
- Sonlight
- My Fun Science & Math
- Smart Science Education
- College Prep Science
- American School
- Ocean First Education
- Science Shepherd
- Supercharged Science
Multiple Subjects
WINNER
Time4Learning is an award-winning, online curriculum for PreK-12th. Their learning system teaches and grades lessons, tracks progress, and works with a variety of learning styles. The comprehensive curriculum includes lessons in math, language arts, science, social studies and more. Students also have access to printable worksheets and the ability to advance at their own pace. Time4Learning’s elementary curriculum provides engaging online lessons that kids love!
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
Study.com offers membership access to complete homeschool curriculum, including fun and engaging video lessons for all subjects for grades 3-12 and college, comprehensive assessments, instructor support, and study scheduling.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
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Accelerate Online Academy, students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
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Alpha Omega Publications, is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum to homeschool families worldwide. AOP follows its mission every day by providing quality Christian educational materials to thousands of students through curriculum, support services, and an accredited online academy.
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Mind Muzic is an online music subscription program for students K-12. Our curriculum includes History, Math, Science, English, Vocabulary & more. Our award-winning music, quizzes & games, provide teachers & homeschool parents an affordable & exciting way to teach school lesson plans.
Laurel Springs School is an accredited, online private school for students in K-12th grade. For over 25 years, Laurel Springs has partnered with families to support their homeschooling efforts. Our personalized approach to learning provides students with a plan that supports their individual strengths and needs.
Other nominees:
- CHSH – Teach
- American School
- Streamable Learning
Reading & Phonics
WINNER – Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
Reading Kingdom is an online reading program that gives you the solution to teach your kids the life-changing skill of reading! Created by a world-renowned reading expert, Reading Kingdom has a proven “phonics-PLUS” approach that works! Reading Kingdom teaches your child everything they need including reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
Other nominees:
Special Needs
WINNER
Time4Learning is an award-winning, online curriculum for PreK-12th. Their learning system teaches and grades lessons, tracks progress, and works with a variety of learning styles. The comprehensive curriculum includes lessons in math, language arts, science, social studies and more. Students also have access to printable worksheets and the ability to advance at their own pace. Time4Learning’s elementary curriculum provides engaging online lessons that kids love!
ASD Reading is an online reading program specifically designed for students with autism – even those who have little or no spoken language. Created by a world-renowned reading expert, ASD Reading teaches your child everything they need including reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. So sign up today and help your child achieve reading success.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
Other nominees:
Math
Winners ( 4 Way Tie!) – K12 – Life of Fred – CTC Math – Alpha Omega Publications
WINNER
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
WINNER
Alpha Omega Publications is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum to homeschool families worldwide. AOP follows its mission every day by providing quality Christian educational materials to thousands of students through curriculum, support services, and an accredited online academy.
WINNER CTC Math
WINNER Life of Fred
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
Other nominees:
- Elephant Learning
- Themeville Math
- American School
- Demme Learning
- Learn Math Fast
- Cohesion Education
Writing
WINNER
Time4Writing‘s online writing curriculum covers all the basics as well as making sure young writers understand the more complex and technical aspects of the writing process. In each of the 8-week courses for elementary school students, a certified writing teacher will provide exactly the know-how, feedback, and encouragement that students need and parents expect.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
Other nominees:
Foreign Language
WINNER — Rosetta Stone!
Rosetta Stone Homeschool is an effective way to bring a foreign language curriculum home, providing long-term retention and a critical lifelong skill in today’s world.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Other nominees:
- Lingos Bus
- Breaking the Barrier
- Rosetta Stone
- Mango Languages
- American School
History & Geography
WINNER — Sonlight Homeschool Curriculum!
Sonlight’s homeschool curriculum “secret” comes down to this: we believe most children respond more positively to great literature than they do to textbooks.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Alpha Omega Publications is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum to homeschool families worldwide. AOP follows its mission every day by providing quality Christian educational materials to thousands of students through curriculum, support services, and an accredited online academy.
Other nominees:
- Tel Library
- Geography Matters
- Learn Our History
- American School
Spelling & Vocabulary
WINNER – VocabularySpellingCity!
With VocabularySpellingCity kids easily engage in independent word study at their own pace. Only ten minutes of daily independent practice through VocabularySpellingCity has proven effective in increasing vocabulary retention and reading comprehension!
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
Other nominees:
Religious Study
WINNER – My Father’s World!
See the world through God’s eyes with My Father’s World Curriculum!
Other nominees:
- Alpha Omega Publications
- Baker Publishing
- Novarre Science and Math
- Enlightium
- Lifeway
- Ohio Christian
- NFC Academy
Test Prep
WINNER – College Prep Genius!
Free College can happen for you with College Prep Genius!
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
Other nominees:
Language Arts
Winners – 5 Way Tie!
WINNER
At Accelerate Online Academy, students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
WINNER
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
WINNER – Logic of English
WINNER – Homeschool Complete
WINNER – Sonlight
K12 provides online education solutions for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every child has the right to a high-quality education that provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need to move forward in life. However, not every student succeeds in a traditional school setting. Some students move more quickly than their peers. Others need extra attention. For these students, K12 offers the ability to attend public school at home. Tuition-Free online public school options, powered by K12 and available in more than 33 states, offer students a high-quality education.
Forest Trail Academy is an accredited private K-12 online school. Our school strives to create a high nurturing environment for all learners to reach their maximum academic potential. Our courses are engaging, fun, rigorous, and taught by professionally licensed teachers.
Laurel Springs School is an accredited, online private school for students in K-12th grade. For over 25 years, Laurel Springs has partnered with families to support their homeschooling efforts. Our personalized approach to learning provides
Analytical Grammar teaches English grammar, punctuation, and usage. It is designed to be taught in three grammar “seasons” over three years; however, it’s flexible enough to be adapted to a one- or two-year schedule. Junior versions also available!
Other nominees:
- American School
- Easy Grammar
Art & Music
WINNER – Two Way Tie!
WINNER
At Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
WINNER – Atelier
Other nominees:
- Royal Conservative
- American School
Composition & Grammar
WINNER — Easy Grammar Systems
Easy Grammar Systems publishes Easy Grammar series, Daily GRAMS series, and Easy Grammar Ultimate Series. In all of her texts, Author Dr. Wanda Phillips is known for easy explanations. She also incorporates building-block, cumulative, and cyclical learning to produce mastery.
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Analytical Grammar teaches English grammar, punctuation, and usage. It is designed to be taught in three grammar “seasons” over three years; however, it’s flexible enough to be adapted to a one- or two-year schedule. Junior versions also available!
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
Other nominees:
- Mrs. Wordsmith
- American School
- The Good and the Beautiful
Economics & Government
WINNER
At Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Other nominees:
- Elephango
- American School
Grade Level Packages & Courses
WINNER
Time4Learning is an award-winning, online curriculum for PreK-12th. Their learning system teaches and grades lessons, tracks progress, and works with a variety of learning styles. The comprehensive curriculum includes lessons in math, language arts, science, social studies and more. Students also have access to printable worksheets and the ability to advance at their own pace. Time4Learning’s elementary curriculum provides engaging online lessons that kids love!
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Alpha Omega Publications is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum to homeschool families worldwide. AOP follows its mission every day by providing quality Christian educational materials to thousands of students through curriculum, support services, and an accredited online academy.
Other nominees:
- Sonlight
- Ogburn School
- American School
Unit Studies & All-in-One Programs
WINNER
Time4Learning is an award-winning, online curriculum for PreK-12th. Their learning system teaches and grades lessons, tracks progress, and works with a variety of learning styles. The comprehensive curriculum includes lessons in math, language arts, science, social studies and more. Students also have access to printable worksheets and the ability to advance at their own pace. Time4Learning’s elementary curriculum provides engaging online lessons that kids love!
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Other nominees:
- Sonlight
- Alpha Omega Publications
- American School
- Calvert Homeschool
- Homeschool Complete
Computer Science & Programming
WINNER — Coda Kid!
WINNER – Code Wizards HQ
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Accelerate Online Academy students in grades K – 12 are offered a tuition-based, flexible, yet rigorous academic experience with rich, interactive curriculum, guided by a highly qualified and effective certified teacher. Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and all Accelerate Online Academy Instructors meet the Department of Education’s highly qualified requirements. We offer a diploma program with over 45 additional AP courses and career electives to high school students, including Intro to Java programming, AP Calculus AB & BC, Accounting, Graphic Design, and AP World History.
Other nominees:
- Bitsbox
- Code HS
- American School
- UHandy Mobile Microscope
Early Learning/Preschool
WINNER
Time4Learning is an award-winning, online curriculum for PreK-12th. Their learning system teaches and grades lessons, tracks progress, and works with a variety of learning styles. The comprehensive curriculum includes lessons in math, language arts, science, social studies and more. Students also have access to printable worksheets and the ability to advance at their own pace. Time4Learning’s elementary curriculum provides engaging online lessons that kids love!
Reading Eggs is an online, multi-award winning early learning resource and app that was developed by expert educators. Put together by a team of elementary school teachers, writers and developers, Reading Eggs helps children become fluent and proficient readers.
Other nominees:
- Sonlight
- ABC Mouse
- Carson Dellosa
- Edoki Academy
- Homer
- Get Ready4Kindergarten
- Kenson Kids
- Play Shifu
- Teach My Toddler
- SplashMath
Social Emotional Learning
WINNER – Lesson Bee!
Lessonbee is the first learning management system and content library with digital curriculum for health education and teacher development.
