Reading Horizons Elevate Wins Tech & Learning Best of Show Award for Secondary Education — HEC Software, Inc. (Reading Horizons)

Event summary

Reading Horizons Elevate won the 2026 Tech & Learning Best of Show Award in the Secondary Education category.
Elevate is a research-based reading intervention program for students in grades 4–12, including multilingual learners and those with dyslexia.
The program combines structured teacher-led instruction with adaptive software to personalize literacy development.
One Illinois district saw a 60% increase in students reading at or above grade level after implementing Elevate.

The big picture

Reading Horizons’ win underscores growing demand for data-driven literacy solutions in secondary education. The award validates the company’s structured literacy approach amid broader industry shifts toward personalized, tech-enabled learning interventions. With proven results in improving student outcomes, Elevate positions Reading Horizons as a key player in the competitive edtech space.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: Whether districts beyond Illinois will rapidly adopt Elevate following the award recognition.
Competitive Response: How rival literacy programs react to Elevate's validation by industry experts.
Scalability Challenges: The pace at which Reading Horizons can expand Elevate’s reach while maintaining program efficacy.