As the year draws to a close, Sprig Learning reflects on 2024, a year filled with inspiring events, and impactful innovations.
Whether it be our work in collaboration with Indigenous communities, new innovations in early childhood assessments, or exploring game-based learning and evidence-based progress monitoring, it was a great year to spread our wings!
Here are a few standout moments from what was a truly transformative year for Sprig.
February & March : A Big Step with Apple and Indigenous Education Collaboration
Apple Education Partners Program: In February, we were proud to join Apple’s prestigious Education Partners Program. This partnership aligns our mission with cutting-edge technology to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. The Sprig team was also invited to the Apple Playground at the Reading for the Love of It 2024. It was an opportunity for all participants to explore the innovative possibilities of Apple technology in education.
Revitalizing Indigenous Languages: Our collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations was finally made public in March of this year! AFN’s It’s Our Time Education Toolkit, creates resources to empower educators in revitalizing Indigenous languages. This initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to equity and cultural preservation in education.
April: A Moment to Shine with Sprig Explorers
Show + Tell Event by Promise Venture Studio: Sprig Explorers, the equity-designed, game-based assessment for early learners, took center stage at this webinar, showcasing our dedication to innovation in early learning. The event provided a platform to connect with other changemakers in early childhood education.
June: ISTE and CAN/AM Edtech Reception
ISTE 2024 in Denver: Our team joined thousands of educators and tech leaders at International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2024, exploring new ideas to enrich teaching and learning.
While in Denver, the team participated at the 29th CAN/AM Edtech Reception to celebrate international collaboration and strengthen connections within the education technology community.
November: Sprig Math at NAEYC
NAEYC Annual Conference: The team was thrilled to present at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference. It’s always a pleasure to speak on our impact in early numeracy and share our learnings, complementing our literacy efforts. “An Equity-centered and Holistic Approach to Assessing Math in The Early Years” was a joint presentation with our academic research partners from St. Francis Xavier University.
December: Sprig Reading 3.0. A Game Changer
The Launch of Sprig Reading 3.0: December marked the much-anticipated release of Sprig Reading 3.0! Sprig Reading is a digital tool for tracking and monitoring early reading progress, enhancing any evidence-based program. Using intuitive Circle Charts, teachers regularly input data that is used to differentiate instruction and monitor reading skill progression against research-based benchmarks. This easy and intuitive tool for monitoring reading progress is now out! A free trial is accessible to all teachers and early literacy specialists.
Looking Ahead
This year has been a testament to our commitment to creating tools that empower educators and inspire students.
As we prepare for 2025, we’re excited to continue building on these achievements and exploring new opportunities to make a difference in education.
Thank you to all our partners, educators, and supporters for being part of this journey. Here’s to another great year ahead, where we provide every child a fair shot at success.