Finalists & Winners Announced For the EdTech Awards 2024

MackinVIA Awarded Esteemed Product Trendsetter for 2024 From EdTech Digest’s EdTech Awards

BURNSVILLE, MN April 4, 2024 – Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2024 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in building a better future for learners and leaders in the education and workforce sectors.

Celebrating its 14th year, the US-based program is the world’s largest recognition program for education technology, recognizing the biggest names in edtech – and those who soon will be.

The free MackinVIA digital content management system continues to be refined by Mackin since its introduction more than 14 years ago. “Our team has worked tirelessly to respond to educators’ needs, maintaining MackinVIA’s position as a highly respected digital content management system,” stated Troy Mikell, Director of Marketing Communications. “Many of the enhancements that continue to support our recognition come, in part, from educator ideas and requests that make this platform one that truly addresses a variety of needs inside and outside the classroom and library.”

MackinVIA is a free digital content management system designed for PK-12 grade schools offering easy access to a vast collection of digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, databases, videos, and websites. With more than 4 million titles available for purchase, MackinVIA is currently accessed by over 9 million students worldwide through a single login for students, teachers, and librarians to view, utilize, and manage all the school’s digital resources on any desktop, laptop, or mobile device.

Multiple free apps are available for all devices and platforms, making it the perfect tool for both in-class and remote learning options. MackinVIA’s ever-expanding list of 24 national awards attests to its excellence in providing schools with a comprehensive and user-friendly digital content management system.


About Mackin

For over 40 years, Mackin has provided library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Known the world over for exemplary service and a stringent attention to detail, Mackin has access to content from more than 18,000 publishers and a collection of over 4.2 million printed and digital titles. MackinVIA, the free, state-of-the-art content management system, offers millions of digital titles including eBooks, audiobooks, read-alongs, databases, and videos. This highly sought-after platform has been awarded 24 distinctive national honors. Today, MackinVIA can be found in thousands of schools, and can be accessed by more than 9 million students around the world. In close partnership with the educational community, Mackin Classroom offers a variety of customization options and unique curriculum solutions for educators to address their specific and evolving needs. Additional offerings that align with the educational mission of the company include MackinMaker, a leading makerspace division that provides one of the largest selections of maker-related products for all grade levels. For more information, visit www.mackin.com or call 800-245- 9540.


About EdTech Digest and The EdTech Awards

EdTech Digest, a leading source of cool tools, interviews, and trends showcasing the future of learning — annually honors the best and brightest people, products and groups working in edtech with The EdTech Awards. Cool Tool, Leadership, and Trendsetter honorees span the K-12, Higher Ed, and Skills & Workforce sectors.