In the News: SimpleK12 Named “Professional Development Platform of the Year” in 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards

For 40 years, SimpleK12 has helped educators grow—and now that work has earned global recognition as Professional Development Platform of the Year in the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, an international program that honors the most innovative and impactful companies in education technology.

Selected from thousands of nominations across more than 15 countries, SimpleK12 is being recognized for its flexible, educator-first platform that blends real-world strategies, expert instruction, and research-based content to drive teacher growth and improve student outcomes.

Designed specifically for busy educators, SimpleK12’s modern platform offers a growing catalog of more than 1,000 on-demand video courses across 40+ high-impact topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Science of Reading, and Differentiation. Each course is designed by an expert educator with real classroom experience, bringing practical, relevant strategies that teachers can use immediately to support their students.

“SimpleK12 doesn’t just deliver professional development, they redefine it, providing a dynamic, scalable platform that empowers educators and districts to succeed. Educators often struggle to find convenient, affordable training opportunities that help them keep up with the growing role of technology in education, practical classroom strategies and evolving standards, trends and best practices,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. “SimpleK12 gives teachers the tools they need to feel confident and capable. Their newly enhanced learning platform delivers high-quality, on-demand training that is accessible, engaging, and impactful, supporting today’s classrooms and increasing student success. Congratulations on winning the ‘Professional Development Platform of the Year’ award!”

SimpleK12 is trusted by more than 2,700 schools and districts nationwide, including the New York City Department of Education, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Katy ISD. The platform supports both individual educators and district-wide implementations, offering features like white-label branding, real-time dashboards, goal tracking, and Certificates of Completion for every course hour earned.

“This award celebrates the work of every educator we serve and reaffirms what we’ve known all along: that powerful professional learning should be practical, flexible, and built for the real world,” said Heather Nangle, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for SimpleK12 and its sister brands. “For more than 40 years, we’ve stood beside educators, supporting growth, improving outcomes, and helping school communities thrive. We’re honored that SimpleK12 is being recognized for this work, and more committed than ever to the educators shaping future generations every day.”

As SimpleK12 celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, this award reflects both a legacy of trust and a continued commitment to innovation. What began as a bold idea to support teacher growth has evolved into a modern, research-based professional development platform. This award from EdTech Breakthrough underscores the impact of that work, and the importance of continuing to invest in the professional growth of teachers across the country.

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