Vocabulary.com Partners with Follett for Educational Success

We're pleased to announce that Vocabulary.com has launched a strategic partnership with Follett Corporation, which has provided students and teachers with quality educational material for more than 140 years. The initiative is part of the Follett Knowledge Fund, which is committed to supporting and developing new technology with the potential to improve student outcomes.

"Vocabulary.com has been designed to expand the vocabulary of every learner, using technology and adaptive tools to make educational improvement an attainable goal for students at every level," said Mary Lee Schneider, President and CEO of Follett Corporation, in the official announcement. "We are delighted to partner with Vocabulary.com to improve student success and classroom performance."  

With Follett's wide participation in the K-12 space, and as a long-time partner to schools across the globe, the investment in Vocabulary.com supports Follett's desire to improve the literacy skills of all students, a leading indicator of future academic success for students.  

"Follett has an unparalleled reputation for integrity and customer service within the K-12 marketplace," said Vocabulary.com CEO Michael Freedman.  "This relationship gives us a tremendous opportunity to reach K-12 teachers and administrators, a key strategic advantage as we introduce Vocabulary.com to these customers."

You can read more about the partnership on the Chicago Tribune's Blue Sky blog. And if you are a teacher or administrator who would like to try out the Educator Edition for your school or district, all you need to do is sign up for a free trial.