To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds worldwide.
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A global leader in pre-K–12 education technology
Renaissance’s mission
Since 1986, our mission has remained the same: To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.
Today, more than 40 percent of US schools rely on Renaissance solutions for data and insights to equitably move learning forward. As technology continues to change, and as teachers and students connect in new ways, our commitment to accelerating learning is unwavering—both inside and outside the classroom.
We’re proud to support educators and students both in the US and around the world. We opened our first international office in 1999, in the United Kingdom. Today, our products are used to accelerate learning in more than 100 countries across six continents.
Renaissance office locations around the world
Our software is used in over 100 countries
We recognize that to accelerate learning for all, we need to build a Renaissance for all. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging shapes what we do each day and drives a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
More than thirty-five years ago, educator Judi Paul created Accelerated Reader to motivate her children to read over the summer months. From that modest beginning, Renaissance has grown to become a leader in the field of pre-K–12 education technology.
1986
Accelerated Reader
Judi Paul and her husband Terry form Advantage Learning Systems. Operating from the basement of the family home, they begin to sell Accelerated Reader to schools.
1986
Judi Paul and her husband Terry form Advantage Learning Systems. Operating from the basement of the family home, they begin to sell Accelerated Reader to schools.
1996
Star Reading, a computer-adaptive assessment of students’ reading achievement, is released. This is followed by Star Math in 1998, Star Early Literacy in 2001, Star Custom in 2014, and Star CBM in 2020.
2008
For the first time, one million Accelerated Reader quizzes are taken in a single day, showing the wide reach of Renaissance products.
2015
Having operated in the United Kingdom since 1999, Renaissance opens its second international office, in Australia. Today, Renaissance products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.
2018
Renaissance acquires myON, a digital literacy platform.
2019
Renaissance acquires Early Learning Labs, creators of the myIGDIs for Preschool assessment; Freckle, a student-centered practice platform; and Schoolzilla, which provides data-based insights on students’ progress and growth.
2021
Renaissance acquires Nearpod, a collaborative instructional platform, and Lalilo, a foundational literacy solution for K–2 students.
RENAISSANCE TEAM
Renaissance was founded on the belief that technology can play an important role in the service of learning.
Today, our team continues to build on this legacy, both in the US and around the world. We believe that children learn better when we all work together; that edtech should support—but never replace—the teacher; and that a commitment to quality, innovation, and teamwork results in the best products for both educators and students.
Learn more about what we do, our company values, and our commitment to accelerating learning for all.
Renaissance success stories
See how schools and districts are using Renaissance products to accelerate their students’ learning.
