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The Futurekids Mission
The Futurekids Solution empowers educators, students, and administrators to be proficient with technology as a learning, instruction, administrative, and communication tool resulting in better learning outcomes and improved return on investment.
 
Corporate Overview
Founded in 1983, Futurekids began with a focus on computer literacy for children and teachers around the world, first in learning centers and now in schools. Today, Futurekids is a global leader in helping schools use technology to transform education. With more than 24 years experience, we've been a trusted and valued partner to thousands of schools all around the world and licensed in over 65 countries. Our mission is simple; to help schools become future schools and to help children become futurekids, creating a worldwide community that integrates the power of technology to facilitate and improve student performance.

Futurekids is one of several education-focused companies under the leadership of Bob and Jan Davidson, educational entrepreneurs and founders of Davidson & Associates. This visionary duo created one of the most successful educational software companies in the world, which brought you the Math Blaster and Reading Blaster series, and numerous other educational technology software products.

Futurekids Model
The key to our success is that we offer a model of technology integration that's specifically tailored to meet the needs of schools and teachers and everything we do is based on recognized national and state standards for education technology use in the classroom. Futurekids offers a range of products and services for schools that includes technology professional development, student technology curriculum, technology- infused subject matter curricula, management of school computer programs, and learning tools. In addition to providing individualized on-site resources, we offer ongoing mentoring and support to ensure long-term success. Futurekids has a range of customizable education technology solutions and services that are proven to work.
 
Futurekids' unique advantages include:
  • Futurekids offers a complete and comprehensive education technology solution that helps schools ensure a high return on their technology investment.
  • Professional development program and K-20 curriculum are strategically aligned enabling teachers to receive technology training and then use the curriculum to transfer similar knowledge and skill to students.
  • Students experience more active and engaged learning, and therefore achieve at high academic levels.
  • Teachers are motivated by the on-site instructors that offer long-term mentoring and support and the ability to train on equipment in their own teaching environments.
    Professional development program and K-20 curriculum are aligned to the learning standards of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
  • Futurekids, with over 24 years of experience, is the industry leader in educational technology. Throughout schools, highly trained and experienced Futurekids experts work closely with school officials to: (1) identify the school's education and technology goals, (2) to create and implement an individualized technology education program, and (3) to monitor their progress over time. As a result, schools benefit from Futurekids' cost-effective, time-saving resources, enabling teachers and students to achieve at high levels.
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Did you know: Futurekids has offices in over 65 countries around the world, and across the U.S. Use the locator to find a Futurekids representative near you.

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