THE Journal Reveals 2023 New Product of the Year Winners

Seventeen companies were selected as winners for their product achievements.

New Product Award

The Journal has announced the winners of its 2023 New Product of the Year Awards. Since 2020, these awards have recognized outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the transformation of education technology.
This year, 17 companies were recognized across multiple categories for their impact in K–12 education. For the full list of winners, visit THEJournal.com.

"We celebrate this year's New Product Award winners for their pivotal role in advancing teaching, learning, and administration in education," commented Rhea Kelly, editor in chief of THE Journal. "Kudos to the exceptional products that have made a significant impact this year."

Information about the 2024 THE Journal New Product Awards will be available at THEJournal.com in the fall of 2024.

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