This year marks a true turning point for educational technology. In only a few decades we’ve come to rely on tools that let teachers see students via video, distribute instructional materials online, track learning progress in software, and provide live support from a distance. Those modern tools have preserved learning—fully or partially—for tens of millions of students, and it’s important to acknowledge that progress.
Now in its eighth year, the Learning Counsel’s Digital Transition Survey attracted participation from more than 32,000 schools and districts. Over 1,000 moved to the review stage and more than 100 reached final analysis—more than double prior years. This year 65 EduJedi Levels were awarded, a fourfold increase over any previous year of the survey.
LeiLani Cauthen, CEO and Publisher at The Learning Counsel, said, “We are proud of every educator and every school working to provide learning in these challenging times, and of those achieving better outcomes despite obstacles.”
This Year’s Winners
EduJedi Gainers
- Adrien Block Intermediate School 25, Flushing, NY
1 School — 1,172 Students
This school emphasizes student accountability in online engagement, monitoring check-ins and assignment progress while strengthening staff proficiency with remote learning tools.
Tech List: Google, Clever, Canvas, Jcampus, Prodigy, SER, JPAMS, Zearn, Amplify.
- Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM
170 Schools — 74,497 Students
Supported by strong leadership and collaborative teacher teams, this district provides families with a quality digital learning plan and extensive online resources.
Tech List: Google, ParentVue, YouTube, Age of Learning (ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, ReadingIQ), ABCYa, BrainPop, Code.org, Duolingo, Epic!, i-Ready, Khan Academy, Kahoot!, Prodigy, Quizizz, Screencastify, and many Spanish-language resources.
- Alief Independent School District, Houston, TX
49 Schools — 42,057 Students
A focus on customer service and technical support has created a positive, technology-rich environment. Their distance learning program includes dual credit and many online courses.
Tech List: Google, Destiny Library, Schoology, Britannica Digital Learning, BrainPOP, National Geographic Kids, Gale, ProQuest, WorldBook, Connexus, and more.
- Bay Area Technology School, Oakland, CA
1 School — 360 Students
Students are accustomed to online work; the school routinely advances students up to two grade levels in ELA and math by combining free and professional digital resources.
Tech List: iReady, IXL, Aeries.
- Boise City Public Schools, Boise City, OK
1 School — 215 Students
A small district using technology efficiently to support distance and blended learning gains for all students.
Tech List: Google, Zoom, other courseware.
- Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, Brooklyn, NY
1 School — 300 Students
Teachers and students have adapted to hybrid learning, achieving substantial screen-based instruction while preserving a strong sense of community.
Tech List: Google, Newsela, Flocabulary, BrainPop, Dreambox, Deanslist, Teacherease.
- Bunker Hill CUSD #8, Bunker Hill, IL
2 Schools — 620 Students
Guided by an inquisitive superintendent, this district shifted to a hybrid model and is launching its own mobile app to connect families and staff.
Tech List: Google, Microsoft, other digital resources.
- Celina ISD, Celina, TX
5 Schools — 2,809 Students
This district has implemented major changes and continues to work toward a robust digital future with a wide set of instructional tools.
Tech List: Google, Apple, Mathway, Khan Academy, WolframAlpha, Flipgrid, Canva, Padlet, Powtoon, and more.
- Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
41 Schools — 39,000 Students
A District of Innovation offering distinctive programs, the district combines engaged student experiences with a growing emphasis on technology.
Tech List: ACT Resources, PowerSchool.
- Classical Academy, Clifton, NJ
1 School — 170 Students
The school delivers hybrid learning with staggered on-site attendance, flexible teacher office hours, and a student-centered approach.
Tech List: Google Classroom.
- Culberson County-Allamoore ISD, Van Horn, TX
1 School — 386 Students
A small leadership team is guiding a thoughtful tech transition while acknowledging the expectations created by consumer-level personalized digital experiences.
Tech List: Microsoft O365, Ascender Teacher Portal, Canvas, DMAC, TEKS Resource System, Odysseyware, Renaissance Learning, Google Classroom, Clever, Zoom, Remind, and a P-Tech STEM Careers program.
[Additional EduJedi Gainers are recognized across many states, each with tailored digital strategies, device deployments, learning management adoption, and community-focused support—examples above highlight the range of approaches and technology stacks used to support hybrid and remote learning.]
EduJedi Innovators
- Central Bucks School District, Doylestown, PA
23 Schools — 180,000 Students
As students move fluidly between campus and remote learning, this district has redefined digital workflow and deployed hardware and software broadly to accelerate a rapid evolution in teaching and learning.
Tech List: Microsoft, Google, Freckle, Scholastic, TCI, Khan Academy, XtraMath, BrainPOP, Code.org, and other platforms supporting curriculum and multilingual learning.
- Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
207 Schools — 92,000 Students
This district focuses on high-value information dashboards for parents and students, improving educator effectiveness, operational efficiency, safety, and achievement through technology.
Tech List: Infinite Campus, Google, Lawson S3, Infor/GHR, LEAP & SLO, Microsoft.
- Franklinton Elementary School, Franklinton, NC
1 School — 450 Students
To address equity and access, the school distributed devices and Wi‑Fi hotspots and developed remote learning resources and tutorials, achieving substantial screen-based instruction.
Tech List: PowerSchool, Canvas, Google, Screencastify, Clever, Achieve3000, BrainPOP, FlipGrid, Kahoot, Khan Academy, MobyMax, Padlet, Prodigy, and more.
[Other Innovators include districts that have built strong parent engagement, hybrid schedules, teacher coaching, and comprehensive digital toolsets to sustain learning across varied environments.]
EduJedi Achievers
- Buckeye Union High School District, Buckeye, AZ
3 Schools — 3,070 Students
With district-wide training on communications suites, LMS, SIS, and many instructional apps, this 1-to-1 district continues to refine distance learning delivery and student support.
Tech List: PowerSchool, i-Ready, and other digital resources.
- Katy ISD, Houston, TX
72 Schools — 83,867 Students
Katy ISD combines full-coverage core and supplemental curriculum with teacher coaching to support hybrid learning and meaningful family engagement.
Tech List: Benchmark Universe, BrainPOP, Britannica, Discovery Education, EBSCO, National Geographic, Microsoft Office 365, and other content and tools.
[EduJedi Achievers highlight schools and districts delivering consistent digital instruction, rigorous curriculum coverage, and robust teacher support to ensure continuity of learning.]
EduJedi Knights
- Lammersville Joint USD, Mountain House, CA
9 Schools — 6,000 Students
A progressive district using integrated assessment platforms and aggregated data to manage a comprehensive blended learning system. They run a year-long Blended Learning Academy to raise digital teaching standards.
Tech List: Canvas, Google Classroom, Aeries, GoGuardian, Edgenuity, Illuminate, PearDeck, Zearn, ST Math, Zoom, Turnitin, and many more.
- Pickerington Local School District, Pickerington, OH
16 Schools — 10,850 Students
The first district to achieve Knight status, Pickerington models “TraDigital” practices—seamlessly combining traditional and digital methods at scale with 1-to-1 devices and high levels of digital instruction.
Tech List: Google, ClassLink, Clever, Illuminate, ST Math, Hapara, iReady, Infinite Campus, EdPuzzle, and many other instructional tools.
About the EduJedi Leadership Society
Achieving EduJedi recognition means a leader or school has moved beyond traditional reform talk and fully embraced a tech-blended institutional model. That involves building a culture designed for digital transformation: aligning strategy, engaging stakeholders, expanding targeted professional development, and implementing policies and programs that scale digital learning across classrooms and systems.
For more information about EduJedi Levels, membership, and the national Digital Transition Survey, please consult The Learning Counsel website or contact The Learning Counsel directly for details on the survey, award categories, and past winners.