Savvas Learning Company Wins EdTech Breakthrough Award for Dual-Enrollment College Prep Solution — SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC

Event summary

Savvas Learning Company won the 'Overall College Prep Company of the Year' award at the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards for its Outlier dual-enrollment solution.
Outlier provides asynchronous college courses that allow high school students to earn transferable credits from the University of Pittsburgh.
The solution is available on Savvas Realize learning management system and features lectures by top-rated instructors and mastery-based instruction.
Savvas PathMaker, which includes Outlier and CTE courses, aims to prepare students for college and career readiness.

The big picture

Savvas Learning Company's win highlights the growing trend of integrating college-level courses into high school curricula, driven by demand for early college credit and career readiness. The recognition underscores the strategic importance of digital learning solutions in transforming K-12 and higher education landscapes. With a presence in over 90% of U.S. public school districts, Savvas is well-positioned to capitalize on this shift.

What we're watching

Market Expansion: How Savvas will leverage this award to expand its market reach and adoption of Outlier in more school districts.
Competitive Positioning: Whether Savvas can sustain its competitive edge in the dual-enrollment space against other edtech providers.
Product Innovation: The pace at which Savvas will introduce new features or courses to Outlier to maintain its relevance and appeal.