In a significant recognition of our work in educational research and product validation, LXD Research has been named a finalist for the prestigious EdTech Digest Awards 2025 in the “Service Setting a Trend” category. This honor acknowledges our team’s commitment to elevating the quality and substance of product research in the educational technology space.
The EdTech Awards, now in its 15th year, is the largest recognition program for education technology in the United States, celebrating innovators, leaders, and trendsetters who are shaping the future of learning. Being selected as a finalist places LXD Research among the brightest minds and most influential organizations in educational technology today.
“This recognition validates our mission of ensuring educators have access to rigorous and approachable research studies on how products impact student outcomes,” said Dr. Rachel Schechter, founder of LXD Research. “As the educational landscape continues to evolve, our focus remains on partnering with companies to develop evidence-informed digital products and communicate their impact effectively to the education community.”
LXD Research has distinguished itself in the educational technology sector through its comprehensive approach to research validation, efficacy studies, and ESSA-aligned evidence. Our team’s expertise has helped numerous companies meet new evidence requirements, gain credibility in the market, and ultimately secure their products on coveted state approval lists.
The EdTech Awards recognition comes at a time when evidence-based practices in education are more important than ever. With more than 8,000 products used in K-12 schools and fewer than 1 percent having earned research-based recognition, LXD Research’s work bridges a critical gap in the industry.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to our core mission: partnering with educational technology companies to validate their research, demonstrate evidence-based impact, and ensure their innovations make a measurable difference in real-world classrooms.
For more information about LXD Research’s services and our approach to educational excellence, please visit www.lxdresearch.com.
This year’s finalists and winners include:
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The EdTech Awards were established in 2010 to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate the most exceptional innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education technology. Past winners include Adobe, Claned, Soundtrap, Blackboard, Discovery Education, DreamBox, Edthena, Promethean, Scholastic, SMART Technologies, zSpace and more. This year’s finalists and winners were narrowed from the larger field and judged based on various criteria, including: pedagogical workability, efficacy and results, support, clarity, value and potential.
“You are the innovators who see the future not as something to react to, but as something to create. Your work is making education more inclusive, accessible, and effective—breaking barriers, unlocking potential, and preparing learners for a world that is evolving faster than ever.” Editor-in-Chief of EdTech Digest Victor Rivero