Hoot Reading, the leading provider of online one-on-one structured literacy tutoring, has been awarded a 2025 Top EdTech Product Award in the Virtual Learning Technology category. Hosted by District Administration (DA), this annual recognition highlights the most innovative solutions and groundbreaking technologies transforming education and significantly impacting classrooms, institutions, and learning environments.
This year’s awards were announced at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando, FL, January 14 – 17, 2025. The winners were chosen from hundreds of submissions and represent various categories, highlighting the extensive innovation and diversity within education technology.
“This achievement is a testament to the exceptional dedication of our team, the unwavering commitment of our teachers, and the invaluable support of our partners who share our vision of delivering the highest quality educational experience for every student,” said Maya Kotecha, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hoot Reading. “These incredible partnerships power our mission to transform children’s lives through literacy, and we proudly share this honor with all of them.”
2025 Finalists & Winners
Below is a complete list of the outstanding finalists and winners for 2025, organized by category and company size:
Administrative & Management Systems Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- RouteWise AI™ (Finalist)
- ParentSquare Smart Sites (Finalist)
- The Avela Suite (Finalist)
- SchoolStatus Attend (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- axis3 (Finalist)
- LX SecurClass with Aer Intelligence (Finalist)
- Alpaca Pulse (Winner)
Assessment Tools & Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- Acadience Learning Online (Finalist)
- Dream Catcher Program v3 (Finalist)
- YouScience Brightpath (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- Smartschools' AI Teaching Assistant (Finalist)
- Magna Education AI (Winner)
CTE, Upskilling & Credential Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- RoboX (Finalist)
- Avanti (Finalist)
- Career Readiness Solution Powered by Career Coach AI (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- JAKAPA Soft Skills Builder (Winner)
Campus Equipment & Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- CTL Chromebook Plus PX141G Series (Finalist)
- First Charge (Finalist)
- AIWX™ Connect (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
Educator Curriculum & Instructional Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- Zutobi (Finalist)
- WordFlight (Finalist)
- Gale In Context: For Educators (Finalist)
- Clixo Classroom Portal (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- Money Vehicle Financial Literacy Curriculum (Finalist)
- BuddyBooks (Finalist)
- Boxie Autopintag (Winner)
Future Learning Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- CodeHS (Finalist)
- STEM in a Box (Finalist)
- McGraw Hill AR (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- Family Playlists® (Finalist)
- Jessica, the AI Speech Therapist (Finalist)
- MagicSchool AI (Winner)
Inclusive Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- C-Pen Reader 2 (Finalist)
- Seesaw Instruction & Insights (Finalist)
- ARIS Resource Hub (Winner)
Information Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- FUYL™ Smart Locker System (Finalist)
- Radix device management platform (Finalist)
- Clever Classroom MFA (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- Schoolytics (Finalist)
- Data Driven ED (Winner)
Library & Media Services Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- The Recognizer ULTRA Signage, Award & Decal System (Finalist)
- Election Edge (Finalist)
- Sora (Winner)
Safety & Security Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- Rhombus Cloud Physical Security Platform (Finalist)
- Lumu Defender (Finalist)
- The SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System (Finalist)
- Linewize Monitor (Finalist)
- Anonymous Alerts Incident Reporting System (Winner)
Student Learning Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- Logitech Reach (Finalist)
- Book Creator (Finalist)
- Skill Struck and Chat for Schools (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- Curio XR (Finalist)
- Flint (Finalist)
- Find Your Grind (Winner)
Student Support Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- Inner Explorer – School (Finalist)
- Wayfinder for Counselors (Finalist)
- EmpowerU (Finalist)
- Branching Minds (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- Maro for Schools (Finalist)
- Alongside (Winner)
Virtual Learning Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- MATHstream (Finalist)
- McGraw Hill AR (Finalist)
- Hoot Reading High-Impact Tutoring Program (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
- The Juice (Finalist)
- itopia CloudApps (Winner)
eSports and Game-Based Learning Technology
- Medium/Large Companies
- Lü (Finalist)
- Learning Universe (Finalist)
- Prodigy Math (Winner)
- Start-up Companies
For more information on the finalists, winners, and their innovative solutions, visit the 2025 Top EdTech Products Awards page at https://daleadershipinstitute.com/top-edtech-products/.
For more information about Hoot Reading and its literacy tutoring programs, visit www.hootreading.com or contact schools@hootreading.com.
About Hoot Reading
Hoot Reading is the leading online tutoring service providing 1:1, evidence-based literacy instruction with qualified teachers. Incubated on a research project at the Nokia Research Lab with Sesame Workshop (the creators of Sesame Street) and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Hoot Reading partners with school districts across North America to change children’s lives through literacy.
About District Administration
District Administration serves the top K-12 leaders at virtually every school district in the U.S. with essential insights on effectively managing school districts. Through its print and digital platforms, DA empowers administrators with best practices and research-based strategies to enhance teacher quality and increase student achievement. With journalistic excellence and in-depth reporting, DA highlights success stories and actionable strategies to inspire district-wide progress. For further information, please visit https://districtadministration.com/.
About the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)
The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) has been a leading platform for over 40 years, bringing together thousands of visionary educators, technology leaders, and industry experts to shape the future of K-12 education. Hosted annually, FETC provides cutting-edge insights, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed to empower educators with the tools and strategies they need to drive innovation in the classroom. As a hub for community, collaboration, and technological advancement, FETC continues to inspire transformative change and prepare schools for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. For further information, please visit https://www.fetc.org/.
Media Contacts
Alyssa Pitura
Director, Growth Marketing & Retention
alyssa@hootreading.com
Amy Dujon
VP of Education
amy.dujon@etcnetwork.com
