Press Releases

• Learning Without Tears® Provides Next-Generation Professional Learning for Educators Using its Breakthrough Learning Programs

May 23, 2023 – Cabin John, MD – Early learning leader Learning Without Tears (LWT) is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Dream See Do (DSD), an experiential learning platform creator, to provide next-generation professional learning experiences for LWT customers. This collaboration aims to provide an unparalleled level of support, engagement, and relevance to help teachers improve their classroom instruction and impact on students. 

       Learn More

• Learning Without Tears Scores Big in 2023 EdTech Awards

March 31, 2023 – Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, is now among EdTech’s best and brightest, following the announcement of this year’s EdTech “Cool Tool” Awards. The company had a particularly strong showing in the 2023 EdTech Awards, where its Phonics, Reading, and Me was a finalist in the Literacy/Reading Solution category and the company’s Get Set for School won its category and was named the "Best Early Childhood/Kindergarten-Readiness Solution.” Adding to an already-strong showing, Learning Without Tears was also recognized as a company “Setting a Trend,” where it was named a finalist in the EdTech Trendsetter Awards.   

 Learn More

• Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

  March 14, 2023 – Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me™—its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers. While the content itself provides multicultural access through decodable texts and small group activities, Phonics, Reading, and Me also benefits from artificial intelligence-driven speech recognition technology powered by SoapBox Labs, the first company in the world to achieve independent certification for identifying and mitigating racial bias in AI design. This certification was awarded by Digital Promise, a non-profit established by the US Congress in 2011 to develop research, practice, and technologies to drive education equity, in partnership with the EdTech Equity Project.

  Learn More

• Early Childhood Education Leader Learning Without Tears has  Highly Successful Presence, New Product Feature Intro at FETC 2023 Future of Education Technology Conference Showcased Real-World EdTech

  Cabin John, MD – January 26, 2023 - Learning Without Tears®, a leading early childhood education company, marked the end of a highly successful EdTech conference, FETC 2023 – the Future of Education Technology Conference – held in New Orleans, LA this week. FETC is a multi-day learning experience that showcases real-world solutions and expertise that impacts students, classrooms, schools, and districts. These innovations are shaping and improving the education landscape and were demonstrated alongside best-practices and current trends – all designed to leverage educational technology resources and improve student outcomes.

  Learn More

• Local Business Annual Charity Turkey Fry Raises More Than $10,000 for World Central Kitchen. Learning Without Tears has Hosted Company Charity Event Since 1999

  WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 –Cabin John, MD – September 23, 2022 – Maryland-headquartered Learning Without Tears, a leading early childhood education company, is hosting its annual Pre-Thanksgiving Charity Turkey Fry on September 23rd, where it will announce a company donation of $10,400 to World Central Kitchen, to support the organization’s hunger relief efforts and its mission to use the power of food to heal communities.

  Learn More

• Effective Literacy Solution from Early Childhood Education Leader, Learning Without Tears, Showcasing at NAEYC Annual Conference

  WASHINGTON, D.C.  November 16, 2022 –  Learning Without Tears, a leading early childhood education company, is showcasing its successful literacy solution at the National Association for the Education of Young Children – NAEYC – Annual Conference. Taking place November 16-19 at the Washington, DC Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the conference comes as educators across the country are focused on turning around declining student reading scores, first reported by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, due to pandemic school closures.

  Learn More

• Learning Without Tears Announces Assessments to Guide Instruction; Expanding Impact of Get Set for School®, a Complete Multisensory, Early Childhood Curriculum

  WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 – Learning Without Tears acclaimed Early Childhood curriculum, Get Set for School^® (GSS), will now include the new Assessments to Guide Instruction, an addition to the complete program that provides greater value and more complete foundational learning. This new assessment tool allows educators to easily assess, track, and remediate student performance over the course of the school year.  With AGI, teachers can easily provide updates and suggestions to families, building strong school-to-home connections, an important element of young learners' success.   

  Learn More

• Student Reading Scores Drop by Largest Margin in 30 Years: New Breakthrough K-3 Reading Program - Phonics, Reading, and Me™ - Can Address Underperformance

  Washington, D.C., September 2, 2022 – The Education world was stunned by the results of the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), showing the largest decline in student reading performance in 30 years.  Considered the gold standard in tracking student progress, the NAEP provides solid, standardized data on what many teachers already knew: the pandemic wiped out decades of educational improvement, with the students most at-risk suffering the greatest losses. Against this background, early childhood learning leader, Learning Without Tears, launched Phonics, Reading, and Me™. This breakthrough supplemental phonics program allows K–3 teachers to identify precise student shortfalls in the literacy skills they need to become proficient and effective readers.   

  Learn More

  Handwriting Without Tears - Learning Without Tears' Flagship Product - Achieves ESSA Tier 2 of Evidence

  New Orleans, LA , June 29, 2022 – At ISTELive 22, Education's leading technology conference underway in New Orleans, early childhood education leader Learning Without Tears today announced that its flagship product, Handwriting Without Tears, achieved ESSA Tier 2-Level evidence in a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center for Research & Reform in Education. This coveted Tier 2 efficacy rating allows schools across the country to meet requirements for ESSA funding of classroom curriculum.

  Learn More

• Learning Without Tears Announces Breakthrough Reading Program for K-3; Integrated Print/Digital Instruction Model has Equity and Access at its Core

  New Orleans, LA , June 27, 2022 – Today at ISTELive 22, early childhood learning leader Learning Without Tears announced Phonics, Reading, and Me™ – a K-3 supplemental phonics program designed to help children learn the skills they need to become proficient readers. Learning Without Tears also announced a new partnership with SoapBox Labs.

  Learn More

• Early Childhood Education Leader Learning Without Tears Making Multiple Product Announcements at ISTELive 22

  New Orleans, LA , June 24, 2022 – Learning Without Tears, a leading early childhood education company, is announcing new literacy initiatives at International Society for Technology in Education’s ISTELive 22 conference and expo.

  Learn More

• Early Education Leader, Learning Without Tears has launched “the ugly sweater” contest for its beloved educational character, Mat Man.

  Washington, DC, December 9, 2021 – With the Holiday Season underway, Learning Without Tears, a leader in early childhood education, has launched “the ugly sweater” contest for its beloved educational character, Mat Man.

  Learn More

• New Early Literacy Program - A-Z for Mat Man® and Me - Launched by Early Education Leader, Learning Without Tears

  Cabin John, MD, September 29, 2021 – Learning Without Tears, a leader in early childhood learning, has announced a new supplemental early literacy program, A-Z for Mat Man® and Me.

  Learn More

• Education: Improved Student Outcomes Follow Sustained Educator Learning & Growth

  Cabin John, MD, September 17, 2021 – Recognizing that ongoing, just-in-time educator professional learning fosters improved student achievement, leading early education company, Learning Without Tears (LWT), today announced its extended and enhanced portfolio of Professional Learning opportunities.

  Learn More

• Education Innovator Learning Without Tears, Hires Juliet Correll as Vice President of Learning

  CABIN JOHN, Md., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading early education company, Learning Without Tears, today announced that Juliet Correll has joined its senior leadership team as the company's Vice President of Learning. In this newly created role, Ms. Correll will be responsible for ensuring effective learning both inside and outside Learning Without Tears. Throughout her career, Ms. Correll has led transformative learning that empowers success for both the customer and the company.

  Learn More

• Texas State Board of Education Approves Learning Without Tears' Get Set for School for Proclamation 2021 Pre-Kindergarten Adoption

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas State Board of Education has approved Get Set for School®, a Pre-K curriculum from Learning Without Tears, for the Proclamation 2021 Pre-K adoption. Get Set for School meets 100% of the Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, as determined by the Board of Education. With this approval, districts across Texas can make this breakthrough curriculum available to students starting with the 2021-2022 school year.

  Learn More

• Learning Without Tears Donates to World Central Kitchen

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading early education company Learning Without Tears is proud to announce its donation to World Central Kitchen to support the organization's hunger relief efforts and its mission of using the power of food to heal communities.

  Learn More

• Free Resource to Support Pre-K-2 Students Through Remote- and Pod-Based Education: Learning Pod Starter Pack

  WASHINGTON, Sep. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The chaos and uncertainty of Back-to-School 2020 is causing great concern among parents and families, particularly those of the youngest learners. With documented learning gaps resulting from school shutdowns in the spring, many parents and caregivers are being forced into the role of home-based teacher or are setting up learning pods to supplement remote learning this fall. Learning Without Tears, a leading early childhood education company, today announced the availability of a free educational resources for families facing the challenges of teaching their kids at home or in small group learning pods.

  Learn More

• Learning Without Tears Announces Collaboration With Common Sense Education

  WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Without Tears, a leader in early education, today announced a collaboration with Common Sense Education.

  "We are excited to announce our collaboration with Common Sense Education, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families," explained Learning Without Tears CEO Terry Nealon. "By providing trustworthy information, education, and an independent voice, students will gain the digital citizenship skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. For back to school 2020, we'll provide direct access to Common Sense Education's award-winning Digital Citizenship Curriculum. When combined with our Tech Readiness lessons, students are fully prepared to succeed as digital learners, leaders, and citizens."

  Learn More

• Keyboarding Without Tears Recognized by SIIA as Best Instructional Solution in Non-Core Area

  WASHINGTON, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Without Tears, a leading PreK-5 education company, announced that Keyboarding Without Tears, one of its many break-through product offerings, was named the Best Instructional Solution in Non-Core Area of 2020 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.

  Learn More

• Pandemic School Closures Reveal Deep Inequities and Learning Risk; Company Responds with Free Parent Resources in English and Spanish

  CABIN JOHN, Md., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the growing impact of widespread learning disruption caused by school closures, Learning Without Tears, a leading early childhood education company, today announced the availability of free resources for families facing the hurdles of closed schools, and the sudden rush to distance learning.

  Learn More

• Handwriting Without Tears Adopted by More Than 100 School Districts in Texas

  CABIN JOHN, Md., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Without Tears, an early education company, today announced that more than 100 Texas school districts have announced the official selection of Handwriting Without Tears for their handwriting instruction for the 8-year adoption cycle that begins with the upcoming school year.

  Learn More

• Keyboarding Without Tears Named SIIA CODiE^® Award Finalist for Best Instructional Solution

  CABIN JOHN, Md., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Without Tears, an early education company, today announced that Keyboarding Without Tears was named a 2019 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in the Best Instructional Solution category. 

  Learn More

• Keyboarding Without Tears wins a CODIE^®

  Keyboarding Without Tears Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition WASHINGTON (May 31, 2016) – Keyboarding Without Tears, the leader in developmentally appropriate keyboarding and computer readiness instruction in grades K-5, was named the Best Instructional Solution.

  Learn More