August 6, 2020 – Back to School: How to Weigh the Options for In-Person and Virtual Learning
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Media Coverage - 2020
Dothan Eagle
August 4, 2020 – Evaluation, acclimation crucial at outset of school year
Dallas Business Journal
July 1, 2020 – Dallas technology firm sparks huge interest as teaching shifts online
EdSurge
February 10, 2020 – Implementing a New Reading Program? Start With the Small Wins.
Dallas Innovates
January 31, 2020 – Meet the Future 50: North Texas Innovators and Disruptors You Need to Know
District Administration (DA)
January 30, 2020 – Diverse District Sees Academic Progress in K-3 with Istation Assessments
EdSurge
January 27, 2020 – How Data and Automation Are Personalizing This School’s Reading Program
Idaho: Magic Valley
December 10, 2019 – Reader Comment: Idaho teachers' efforts truly headline-worthy
District Administration (DA)
December 6, 2019 – Customer success story shows how Istation drives powerful growth
KOB TV Albuquerque News
December 4, 2019 – The Secret to Turning Things Around
Luz Roth, Istation's product knowledge expert, discusses how to close achievement gaps using dual-language programs.
KPVI 6: Pocatello, ID
October 17, 2019 – Preliminary results from Idaho’s early reading test for grades K through 3 released
Dallas Business Journal
August 14, 2019 – Bill Lowery, CTO of Istation, is creating tools to save teachers time
The Laurinburg Exchange
August 13, 2019 – BOE gets Istation update
Pennsylvania: The Morning Call
26 July, 2019 – CAI awards five grants supporting summer children’s programs
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
July 15, 2019 – Education notebook
D CEO
June 19, 2019 – Trends to Watch and North Texas Newsmakers – You Need to Know: Ossa Fisher, President and COO, Istation
“Education can be transformative.
It's the gateway to the American Dream.”
The Boca Raton Tribune
June 18, 2019 – Higher Growth Reported for Third Grade Standardized Testing In Florida Districts Partnering With Istation
Market Scale
June 17, 2019 – Technology is Proving Successful for Early Literacy Efforts
LiberalFirst
June 1, 2019 – Prairie View ready to implement more redesign changes
MarketScale
May 22, 2019 – Predictive Assessments Can Lead to More Personalized Instruction with DeAn Jeffrey & Sarah Cude of Istation
SmartBrief
May 21, 2019 – Maintain learning momentum
OWASSO Reporter
May 14, 2019 – OPS rolling out new textbooks, screening tool in 2019-20 school year to improve student learning
LiberalFirst
May 9, 2019 – Sunflower looks to make redesign changes
KMVT 11: Twin Falls, ID
May 7, 2019 – Magic Valley school district nominated for nationwide learning impact awards
IMS Global Learning Consortium
April 30, 2019 – IMS Global Learning Consortium Announces Finalists for the 2019 Learning Impact Awards and Opens Online Voting
The Sun Times
April 25, 2019 – Quitman’s Brantley named Rural Education Teacher of the Year
District Administration (DA)
April 24, 2019 – Istation approved to provide reading assessments in Michigan
Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press
January 19, 2019 – Back to School
EdTech Digest
January 11, 2019 – Predicting Student Success
District Administration (DA)
January 11, 2019 – Math programs for K12 education
Tutorfair
December 10, 2018 – 10 Awesome Language Apps and Resources
SmartBrief
December 4, 2018 – Get the big picture
Idaho Press
November 28, 2018 – Hubbard Elementary School celebrates educational innovation
Education Dive
November 13, 2018 – Personalized learning remains a hot topic, but what does the groundwork look like?
The Morning Call: LeHigh Valley's Business Cycle
November 5, 2018 – Computer Aid, Inc. awards Education4Kids grants and other company news
Tech & Learning
October 25, 2018 – Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools
Magicvalley.com
October 23, 2018 – 6 tips for preparing for parent-teacher conferences in Twin Falls this week
Business Wiire
October 19, 2018 – CAI Awards Education4Kids Grants to Nine Pennsylvania Organizations
Idaho State Journal
October 3, 2018 – Monthly District 25 school tours broaden board members' perspectives
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Tech & Learning
September 8, 2018 – Istation, Boulder Learning Collaborate on Fluency Program
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Magicvalley.com
September 7, 2018 – Elementary schoolers are taking a new reading test this fall
Voyage Dallas
August 29, 2018 – Meet Ossa Fisher of Istation (aka Imagination Station)
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
August 29, 2018 – Arrington talks reading, technology at improved Lubbock elementary
The Dallas Weekly
August 17, 2018 – Back-to-School Technology Tips for Families
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Dallas Innovates
August 13, 2018 – Dallas Ed Tech Company Rolls Out Speech Recognition Tech
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The Dallas Weekly
August 12, 2018 – Istation and Boulder Learning Collaborate on Oral Reading and Listening Program Program uses advanced speech recognition to assess students
WALB News 10
August 10, 2018 – New year, new learning experiences for Miller Co. students
District Administration (DA)
August 7, 2018 – Collaborating on oral reading and listening program
Bloomberg
August 6, 2018 – Istation and Boulder Learning Collaborate on Oral Reading and Listening Program
EdTech Digest
August 2, 2018 – The Strength of EdTech
Park City People
August 2018 – 20 Under 40: Genevieve Collins
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EdTech Digest
July 30, 2018 – Bilingual Literacy + Digital Literacy = The Future of Education
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The Edmond Sun
July 23, 2018 – Istation approved to provide reading assessments to Oklahoma school districts
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Alva Review Courier
July 18, 2018 – Istation approved to provide reading assessments to Oklahoma school districts
Stillwater News Press
July 14, 2018 – Istation approved to provide reading assessments to Oklahoma school districts
Mogul
July 13, 2018 – Top learning Tools for Mathematics
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School Buyers Online
July 10, 2018 – Istation Approved To Provide Reading Assessments To Mississippi School Districts
KWTV News 9
July 10, 2018 – Istation approved to provide reading assessments to Mississippi school districts
Teton Valley News
July 5, 2018 – Making the grade
Stillwater News Press
July 2, 2018 – Stillwater battles summer learning loss with Reading Academy
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Park Cities People
July 2018 – Building A Title I Intervention Strategy, Improving achievement through research-based approaches
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Albuquerque Journal
27 June, 2018 – Editorial: There’s a teacher shortage; it’s time to reward them
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newsbf.com
26 June, 2018 – Idaho schools prepare to roll out new reading test in the fall for kindergarten through 3rd grade students
June 25, 2018 – CAI Awards Grants Supporting Summer Children’s Programs
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District Administration (DA)
June 20, 2018 – Building A Title I Intervention Strategy, Improving achievement through research-based approaches
June 20, 2018 – Fight the ‘summer slide’ with this e-book
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La Prensa de Colorado
June 15, 2018 – Evaluaciones muestran que más estudiantes leen a nivel de grado (Evaluations Show that More Students Read at Grade Level)
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Idaho Ed News
June 14, 2018 – State Kicks off Training Program Ahead of Reading Test Rollout
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Magicvalley.com
June 13, 2018 – Training underway for new reading test
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Magicvalley.com
June 02, 2018 – Worried your child might lose reading and math skills? Here are tips for combating the ‘summer slide’
NBC DFW, KXAS Channel 5
May 23, 2018 – Ossa Fisher, chief operating officer of Istation, and Norma Nelson, executive director of Readers 2 Leaders, appeared on three Facebook Live presentations by NBCDFW this morning during their local pre-“Today Show” broadcast.
Links to the presentations are as follows:
Facebook Live - Presentation #1
Facebook Live - Presentation #2
Facebook Live - Presentation #3
OA Online
May 13, 2018 – Young helpers learn life skills
Dallas News
May 11, 2018 – See who's getting hired, promoted the week of May 7-11
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Texarkana Gazette
May 5, 2018 – The innovation room: Lab lets A&M humanities students get creative with technology
ash; Istation Names COO From Within
Local News 8 - ABC
May 4, 2018 – Idaho Education - Notecard
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Dallas Innovates
May 3, 2018 – Idaho EdNews State Extends Contract Ahead of New K-3 Reading Test
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IDEdNews.org
May 1, 2018 – Idaho EdNews State Extends Contract Ahead of New K-3 Reading Test
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Dallas Business Journal
April 27, 2018 – Istation Participates in National Education Conference - Genevieve Collins and Dr. Jill Biden
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Katy Trail Weekly
April 27, 2018 – Istation Golf Tourney - Today Foundation Topgolf
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Dallas Morning News
April 13, 2018 – Dallas-based Istation turns classwork into child’s play
April 12, 2018 – What comes after college football? SMU program helping student-athletes answer that question
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Big Horn County News
April 12, 2018 – Lodge Grass Elementary Ups Student Reading Ability Levels
New York Times
April 5, 2018 – Technology Bridges the Language Gaps
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SIIA
March 16, 2018 – SIIA’s TechChats: 2017 Company CODiE Winner | Product Team of The Year – Istation
Albuquerque Business First
March 13, 2018 – Viewpoint: Why bilingualism is important for economic development
iHeart Radio
January 22, 2018 – Genevieve Collins on the Jeff Crilley Show
Magicvalley.com
January 14, 2018 – Magic Valley education leaders say they’re pleased with governor’s budget proposal
The Morning Sun
December 15, 2017 – Frank Layden Elementary wins Istation contest
The Altus Times
December 9, 2017 – Test scores may shock some parents
Dallas Business Journal
December 7, 2017 – With gobs of data, Dallas edtech company can predict end-of-year test scores in October
Getting Smart
December 2, 2017 – Smart Review | Istation’s Timeless Tales 2.0: NexLevel
Omny Studio FM
November 8, 2017 – Chairman & CEO Richard Collins featured on KRLD News Radio 1080 with host David Johnson
Getting Smart
November 7, 2017 – 100 Schools Worth Visiting
EdTech Digest
November 6, 2017 – 4 Pillars on Which to Build EdTech
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North Texas e-News
October 28, 2017 – SMU Honors Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leader
Arkansas News
October 15, 2017 – Pangburn School Board Gives Report to the Public
The Commerce Journal
September 28, 2017 – A. C. Williams named a 'focus school' by TEA
Huffpost
September 25, 2017 – The Tyranny Of Student Choice: How Much Is Too Much?
CDA Press
September 21, 2017 – CD’A Schools Dive Deep into Data
News-Bulletin.com
September 20, 2017 – Majority of Valencia County teachers are effective or better
The Colorado Independent
August 28, 2017 – Upward trend: More of Denver’s youngest students are reading at grade-level
MagicValley.com
August 24, 2017 – Kimberly students will try out new reading and geometry materials this year
Fox Sports
August 8, 2017 – Join Charles Haley & Dak Prescott For Charity Event at TopGolf on August 20th
Westmoreland News
August 2, 2017 – Public schools continue to push toward accreditation
16 WNDU (NBC) - South Bend, IN
July 19, 2017 – Free online tool can help students brush up on reading skills
16 WNDU (NBC) - South Bend, IN
July 17, 2017 – Preventing 'summer slide': Keep your child's brain sharp during break
EDWEEK Market Brief
July 14, 2017 – Adaptive Learning Products Gain Ground in K-12, Market Survey Finds
lehighvalleylive.com
July 13, 2017 – Look who earned IStation honors at Boys and Girls Club
Plano Star Courier
July 9, 2017 – Achievement gaps widen during summer months
Big Bend Now
July 6, 2017 – Fort Davis Education Foundation receives $13k grant
The Brownsville Herald
June 25, 2017 – BISD leads nation on Education Equality Index
BookSpring
June 19, 2017 – New Reading Program Shows Promising Results
lehighvalleylive.com
June 6, 2017 – Top Istation learners at Boys and Girls Club of Easton named
Getting Smart
May 25, 2017 – On the Road to Interoperability with Denver Public Schools
Forbes.com
May 22, 2017 – 12 Smart Ways To Work With Customer Data More Effectively
Huffington Post
May 22, 2017 – America Sees a “Summer Slide” in Reading Each Year. Five Ways You Can Help Prevent It.
IdahoEdNews.org
May 15, 2017 – Fifty-seven Schools Prepare to Roll Out New K-3 Reading Test
Houston Chronicle
May 9, 2017 – Free computers bring educational technology to Humble student homes
lehighvalleylive.com
April 24, 2017 – Boys and Girls Club salutes top youths
Tampa Bay Times
April 11, 2017 – At High Point Elementary, 'English language learners' are beating the odds
Garden City Telegram
April 8, 2017 – Garden City Teachers turning to technology
Tutora
April 5, 2017 – The 82 Hottest EdTech Tools of 2017 According to Education Experts
Houston Press
April 4, 2017 – Caught in the Middle: A New Literacy Program in HISD Targets the Oft Overlooked In-Between Years
EdSurge
March 13, 2017 – Personalization and Super Learners: An Interview with Istation's Richard Collins
OA Online
March 9, 2017 – Noel students lead parent meetings
The Coeur d'Alene Press
March 8, 2017 – Schools Boosting Goals in Reading
The Garden City Telegram
March 2, 2017 – Istations used for student growth, engagement
Huffington Post
February 21, 2017 – Teaching Our Kids Real from Fake
Daily Commercial
February 10, 2017 – Groveland Teacher of the Year finalist practices personalized learning
Startup Savant
December 15, 2016 – An Interview with Richard Collins: Investor & Chairman/CEO at Istation
Huffington Post
November 29, 2016 – In a World Full of Images, Is Literacy Dying?
The Chanute Tribune
October 20, 2016 – The work behind the glory - being named a Blue Ribbon School
Huffington Post
September 6, 2016 – Pivot Point: Why Third Grade May Be The Most Decisive Year In A Child’s Education
Blog Talk Radio
September 8, 2016 – A Thoughtful Look at Literacy and Technology with Istation's CEO and Chairman
EdSurge
August 25, 2016 – S'Cool Tools, Teacher Voice Edition
WFAA
August 19, 2016 – Back to School: Children & Technology
Dallas Morning News
July 7, 2016 – Good news from a hot summer: Dallas charity donations, help for needy children and other good deeds
KERA News
June 21, 2016 – Big News At Jubilee Park: More Than Twice As Many Kids Are Reading At Grade Level
New America Ed Central
June 3, 2016 – Edtech and English Language Learners: Scoping Out the Landscape
The Huffington Post
May 16, 2016 – Is Testing Creating a Toxic Culture in Schools?
News Channel 10 - KFDA
May 4, 2016 – Istation Approved in Ohio for Third Grade Reading Guarantee and Reading Assessment
Getting Smart
May 1, 2016 – Supporting English Language Learners with Next Gen Tools
News Channel 10 - KFDA
March 29, 2016 – Rural School Facing Language Barrier
CBS 19
March 28, 2016 – Istation Approved as Intervention Program by Colorado Department of Education
Learning List
March 28, 2016 – Istation Review
TopWireNews.com
March 24, 2016 – Transformance Crowns Winner in Pocket Change Mobile Game Design Challenge
EdTech Digest
March 15, 2016 – 2016 Finalists & Winners: EdTech Digest Awards Program 2016
NComputing
March 7, 2016 – Using Istation with NComputing Thin Clients
The Observer
February 29, 2016 – Humble ISD to Distribute More than 3,000 New Chromebooks for Students
EdNET Insight
February 18, 2016 – Istation Approved as Supplemental Program by CDE
KIPP: HOUSTON
February 15, 2016 – Growing Roots for Learning with Istation
EdSurge
February 3, 2016 – Zooming in on 24 Tools
Language Magazine
February 1, 2016 – New Gear for the New Year
EdWeek
November 9, 2015 – Technology Fed Growth in Formative Assessment
FHSU News
October 29, 2015 – Istation Announces Research Partnership with FHSU on Effectiveness of Its Reading Program
FHSU News
October 21, 2015 – Istation Gives Reading Program to Tiger Tots; Develops Literacy Skills in Pre-School Learners
The Hutchinson News
October 17, 2015 – Istation Wins Bid from Kansas Reading Success Program
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
August 28, 2015 – Using Technology to Help Struggling Students
Chalkbeat
July 16, 2014 – With Hit and Miss Results, Administrators Ask for Another Year with Test Predictors
DailyTrib
June 2, 2014 – Colt Elementary Picks Up Honor for Istation Use
Chalkbeat
February 21, 2014 – Sharpe Elementary Sets High Expectations to Increase Student Literacy by 60 Percent
University of Texas at Dallas
August 29, 2013 – Education Tech Firm Draws Heavily on Talents of UT Dallas Grads
Istation Press Releases - 2021
Istation Gains Dyslexia Screening Assessment Approval in Oklahoma
July 6, 2021 – Istation’s ISIP™ unanimously approved for dyslexia screening
Istation Recognized for Student Engagement Innovation in 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award
June 9, 2021 – Prestigious awards program recognizes outstanding educational technology products and companies
New Research From Istation and Johns Hopkins University Reveals Reading Growth Gains for Students Using Educational Technology
May 18, 2021 – Use of Early Reading (ISIP ER) and Advanced Reading (ISIP AR) Istation technology shows student reading improvement in comparison to non-Istation users
Istation's oral reading fluency assessment wins 'Top Ed Tech Products of 2020' award by District Administration
March 11, 2021 – Awards recognize the newest, most innovative technology solutions for K-12 education
Colorado approves Istation Español in READ Act Advisory List
October 29, 2020 – Istation, a leader in educational technology, has been vetted and approved for inclusion on Colorado's Advisory List of Instructional Programming, which provides districts and schools with a choice of literacy programs that serve to enhance teacher quality and upgrade capacity.
Istation approved by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide early literacy screening assessments
September 9, 2020 – Istation, a leader in educational technology, has been vetted and approved to provide screening assessments for Massachusetts schools in the 2020-2021 school year.
Istation named Best Learning Analytics and Data Mining Solution for 2020 by EdTech Digest
August 31, 2020 – Istation, a leader in educational technology, has earned the Learning Analytics and Data Mining Solution of the Year award in The EdTech Awards 2020.
South Carolina approves Istation Math to support students' math proficiency statewide
July 22, 2020 – Istation has been vetted and approved to distribute instructional materials to be used in South Carolina public schools for K-5 math.
Istation launches new video series to combat students' learning loss from 'COVID-19 Slide'
June 30, 2020 – Istation, in partnership with Tackle Tomorrow, is launching Istation Reads, an online reading series created to combat children's learning regression that happens when students spend months away from school and regular reading practice.
Istation recognized for online learning innovation with 2020 EdTech Breakthrough Award
June 24, 2020 – Istation has been selected as the winner of the "Online Learning Innovation Award" in the second annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program
Colorado includes Istation Reading in READ Act Advisory List of Instructional Programming
June 18, 2020 – Istation has been vetted and approved for inclusion on Colorado's Advisory List of Instructional Programming
Istation approved by Alabama State Department of Education, recommended by Alabama Literacy Task force
May 21, 2020 – Istation's Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) reading and math assessments approved for grades K-3 in Alabama
Istation meets Kansas dyslexia screening requirements
May 21, 2020 – Kansas State Department of Education agrees Istation's early reading assessment can screen for the risk of dyslexia
Istation launches Red Cape Classroom series during school closures
March 31, 2020 – Video series features educator tips for home-based instruction
Istation Reading receives further endorsement from Council of Administrators of Special Education
February 13, 2020 – Recognition from CASE for Istation's improved program extends endorsement to seven years
Istation President Ossa Fisher recognized as a top business executive in North Texas by D CEO Magazine
December 9, 2019 – D CEO Magazine has announced that Istation President and Chief Operating Officer Ossa Fisher will be featured on the 2020 Dallas 500 list for her impressive professional achievements and her remarkable will to make a difference in the lives of others.

Istation receives top score for data exchange in edtech industry
November 12, 2019 – Project Unicorn Index recognizes Istation for its interoperability: the seamless, secure exchange of data between applications
Istation for English and Spanish language arts adopted by Texas State Board of Education
October 29, 2019 – Board approves edtech company's adaptive curriculum for Proclamation 2019, making Istation's actionable data available to educators
Washington's Dyslexia Advisory Council recommends Istation as literacy screening tool
September 3, 2019 – Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) approves Istation's dyslexia-screening technology for Washington state school districts
Tech Titans names Istation's Bill Lowrey as a finalist for prestigious Corporate Chief Technology Officer award
July 16, 2019 – Winner of the Corporate CTO award to be announced at a gala in late August
Digital implementation boosts assessment adoption
June 25, 2019 – According to an educational survey, 87% of school leaders believe computer-based approaches drive teacher buy-in
Istation approved to provide literacy assessments in Massachusetts
June 19, 2019 – Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approves Istation in state's effort to enhance literacy screening and progress monitoring
Istation CEO Richard Collins named EdTech CEO of the Year in 2019 EdTech Breakthrough Awards
June 13, 2019 – Prestigious awards recognize outstanding educational technology products and companies

Istation accelerates launch of oral fluency program
May 9, 2019 – Program that presents road map to improving academic performance in reading available to elementary schools at no cost
Istation programs named 2019 SIIA education technology CODiE Awards finalists
May 7, 2019 – Dallas-based edtech leader earns prestigious software industry recognition in two categories
Istation approved to provide reading assessments in Ohio
May 2, 2019 – Ohio Department of Education approves Istation in state's effort to ensure all students read at grade level by the end of third grade
Istation Names Steve Jordan Chief Product Officer
April 23, 2019 – 25-year strategy veteran joins Dallas-based educational technology organization

Istation approved to provide reading assessments in Michigan
April 15, 2019 – Michigan Department of Education approves Istation in state’s effort to ensure all students read at grade level by the end of third grade
Istation Sponsors Major Speakers at 2019 ASCD Conference
Renowned educators Ron Clark and Stacy Stewart will discuss how to achieve student success
March 14, 2019 – As part of its participation in ASCD Empower19: The Conference for Every Educator, Istation is proud to sponsor the Saturday, March 16 general session presented by educator Ron Clark in Chicago.
She prevailed against odds to get into Yale, and now this tech president is helping students herself
By Brian Womack – Staff Writer, Dallas Business Journal
February 7, 2019 – More than 20 years ago, Ossa Fisher was a student at Newark Memorial High School in Newark, Calif., where administrators grappled with high drop-out rates and teen pregnancies. But she saw a future, not just in higher education, but at Yale University.

Istation Español Takes Honors in EDDIE Awards
October 23, 2018 – Istation Spanish language program honored in "Upper Elementary" category
Istation and Boulder Learning Collaborate on Oral Reading and Listening Program
August 06, 2018 – Program uses advanced speech recognition to assess students
Istation Español Featured at International Literacy Association Annual Conference
July 17, 2018 – Presenter links bilingual education to economic strength
Istation approved to provide reading assessments to Oklahoma school districts
July 09, 2018 – The Oklahoma State Board has approved Istation for the Reading Sufficiency Act. Istation’s monthly assessment will be available to Oklahoma educators as a means to screen students for reading failure.

Study Shows Istation Assessment Predicts Virginia Reading Test Outcomes
June 13, 2018 – Second study this year proves Istation’s effectiveness
Istation fights “summer slide” with e-book, awareness
May 21, 2018 – Dallas-based edtech company a leader in literacy
Istation Names Ossa Fisher Chief Operating Officer
May 1, 2018 – Fisher's role to encompass strategy, product development, marketing and sales

Istation Wins a BESSIE Award 6th Year in a Row
April 12, 2018 – The ComputED Gazette recognizes Istation as best academic management website

Istation Assessment Predicts Achievement Levels on Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)
April 3, 2018 – A new research study from University of Central Florida shows that Istation’s reading assessment can predict Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts (FSA-ELA) statewide examination scores.
Virginia Department of Education Approves Istation
For 3-Year Contract
January 18, 2018 – Istation Reading and Math Assessments Approved For Local School District Use

Istation’s Latest Creation Takes Learning to the Next Level
October 30, 2017 – Timeless Tales 2.0: NexLevel is the latest evidence- and research-based reading instruction program for middle school students.
Istation Approved as Statewide Assessment in Texas
September 05, 2017 – Public and open-enrollment charter schools get free access to Istation’s formative reading assessments for grades 3-5

Arkansas Department of Education Approves Istation for Grades K–2
August 30, 2017 – Arkansas Schools Receive Free Access to Istation’s Assessments in Reading, Math and Spanish
Istation CMO Ossa Fisher Accepted into Forbes Communications Council
August 28, 2017 – Fisher joins Forbes’ Invitation-Only Community for Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs and Media Relations Executives.

Idaho State Department of Education Approves Istation for Grades K–3 Pilot
July 31, 2017 – Idaho Schools to Receive Free Access to Istation’s Computer-Adaptive Formative Assessment in Early Reading
Istation Appoints Monika Flood Chief Financial Officer
July 24, 2017 – 20-year strategy and finance veteran joins Dallas-based educational technology organization

Free Access to Istation Reading Approved for Kansas, Continuing in the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years
June 27, 2017 – All pre-K through 8th grade students in Kansas public schools will receive free, unlimited access to Istation’s comprehensive digital learning program, Istation Reading.

Forbes Selects Istation CTO as Official member on Exclusive Forbes Technology Council
June 15, 2017 – Bill Lowrey, CTO of Dallas-based edtech company Istation, selected as official member on exclusive Forbes Technology Council

Istation Named SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award Finalist
June 13, 2017 – Istation earns industry recognition for Best ESL, ELL or World Language Acquisition Solution
Oklahoma State Board of Education Approves Istation as Reading Screener
June 5, 2017 – Istation, a national leader in education technology, has been approved as a reading screener in Oklahoma.
MetaMetrics and Istation Expand Partnership to Link Quantile Measures for Math and Lexile Measures for Spanish
March 14, 2017 – Through an expanded partnership, Istation customers will receive Quantile measures and Spanish Lexile measures to differentiate instruction and monitor growth
Istation Announces Agreement with Clever
January 31, 2017 – Istation and Clever have signed an agreement to simplify student logins and provide secure data integration for Istation customers
Istation Now Available for Android Devices
January 25, 2017 – Istation's award-winning education technology program is now available in the Google Play Store for Android devices
Oklahoma State Department of Education Approves Istation as Intervention Program
January 11, 2017 – Istation Reading available for use as a literacy intervention program in English (grades pre-K to 8) and Spanish (grades pre-K to 5)
School District of Philadelphia Approves Istation as MTSS-RtII Program
December 5, 2016 – Istation Reading available for use as a literacy intervention program for grades pre-K to 8 through June 30, 2018
Florida Department of Education Approves Istation as Alternate Test for Third Grade Promotion
November 8, 2016 – Istation is now approved as an alternate assessment for third grade promotion in the state of Florida
Istation scoops up 3 EDDIE Awards in both Reading and Math
October 19, 2016 – Istation received three 2016 EDDIE Awards from The ComputED Gazette. Istation Math earned its first Eddie this year, while Istation Reading continues what is now a three-year winning streak.
Commit! Partnership and Istation Team Up to Tackle Summer Slide
September 29, 2016 – The Tackle Summer Slide Program Helps Students in Dallas Stop Summer Learning Loss
Istation Assessments Predict Achievement Levels on Georgia Milestones Assessment
September 12, 2016 – A New Research Study From Southern Methodist University Shows a Strong Correlation Between Istation's Reading Assessment Scores and Georgia Milestones' English Language Achievement Levels
Istation Certified by IMS Global Learning Consortium for OneRoster™ Conformance
September 06, 2016 – With OneRoster, Istation Offers a Secure, Standards-Based Approach for Districts to Easily Update Student Rosters in the Istation Program
Istation Releases New Spanish Assessment for 4th and 5th Grade
August 23, 2016 – Today, Istation announces the release of its new Spanish assessment for 4th and 5th grade, ISIP Lectura Avanzada. The assessment will be available as a free pilot for educators during the 2016-2017 school year.
Istation Selected by New Mexico Public Education Department for Grades K–3
July 05, 2016 – New Mexico District and Charter Schools to Receive Access to Istation’s Computer-Adaptive Formative Assessment

Free Access to Istation Reading Approved for Kansas, Continuing in 2016-2017 School Year
May 23, 2016 – All pre-K through 8th grade students in public schools receive free, unlimited access to Istation’s comprehensive digital learning program, Istation Reading.
Istation Approved in Ohio for Third Grade Reading Guarantee and Reading Assessment
May 4, 2016 – Istation is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education as a vendor for Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee program for the 2016-2017 school year.
Istation Named SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist for Best Student Assessment Solution and for Best Pre-K, Early Childhood Learning Solution
April 12, 2016 – Istation earns prestigious education industry recognition

University of Central Florida to Expand Research Partnership with Istation for 2016-2017 School Year
April 8, 2016 – Participating schools receive free, unlimited access to Istation’s comprehensive digital learning programs Istation Reading and Istation Español.
Istation Approved as Intervention Program by Colorado Department of Education
March 28, 2016 – Istation is pleased to announce that the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) in conjunction with the Colorado READ Act has named Istation an approved intervention program.
Istation Releases Updates for Istation Reading, Reading en Español, and Math
March 23, 2016 – Istation announces updates to Istation Reading, Reading en Español, and Math.
Istation Awarded State-Funded Texas SUCCESS Contract
March 14, 2016 – Istation announces it has executed a contract with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as part of the Texas SUCCESS program under the Student Success Initiative. The contract period is from March 1, 2016, through August 31, 2017.
Ed Tech's Adaptive Sequencing: Putting The Cart Before the Horse?
February 19, 2016 – Huffingtonpost Education Blog
Istation Approved as Supplemental Program by the Colorado Department of Education
February 18, 2016 – Istation is pleased to announce it has been identified as a supplemental reading program by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) in conjunction with the Colorado READ Act.
Approved in Ohio for Reading Assessment
February 09, 2016 – The Ohio Department of Education has approved Istation as a vendor of assessment for reading in Kindergarten through 3rd grade for the 2016-2017 school year.
Istation Scores Predict Student Success on STAAR
February 01, 2016 – A recent study finds student results on Istation’s ISIP assessments can determine a high probability of passing the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
Istation Releases Updates for Reading, ISIP Lectura Temprana, and Math
January 26, 2016 – New Istation products further enhance Istation’s robust and adaptive curriculum
Creating Innovation in Ed Tech: Istation Opens New Research and Development Lab
January 05, 2016 – Istation announces Fox Lab, a research and development lab that will push education technology forward
Istation Reading Leads to Growth for Florida Elementary Students
November 19, 2015 – The Morgridge International Reading Center (MIRC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) today released its Florida Report detailing findings for its 2014-2015 statewide reading performance study.
Kansas students gain free access to Istation’s award-winning reading program
October 5, 2015 – Istation, a leader in educational technology, is the chosen bidder on the statewide Kansas Reading Success Program and has been awarded a contract through the Kansas Department of Education.
Istation Sweeps EDDIE Awards Again!
October 1, 2015 – Istation Reading swept the EDDIE Awards’ Elementary Reading categories in back-to-back years.

Istation Approved for Georgia’s Recommended Learning Resources List for Public Schools
September 10, 2015 – State Board of Education selects Istation Reading and Istation Español
Istation releases Istation Math: digital learning for personalized instruction
August 25, 2015 – Istation’s math assessments and supplemental instruction follow same research-based approach as award-winning Istation Reading programs

University of Central Florida to Continue Research Partnership with Istation for 2015–2016 School Year
August 14, 2015 – Participating schools receive free, unlimited access to Istation Reading’s comprehensive digital learning program
Istation Selected for Chicago’s New Ed Tech Catalog
July 2, 2015 – Innovative List to Help Guide Leaders in Nation’s Third-Largest School District
D Magazine, Dallas-Fort Worth Entrepreneurs of the Year 2015
July 1, 2015 – It’s onward and upward for the finalists in this year’s EY awards program.
Istation Chairman and CEO Named Finalist for Regional EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Award
May 13, 2015 – Richard H. Collins Recognized as One of North Texas’ Outstanding Leaders
Istation Named Best Educational App for a Mobile Device!
May 06, 2015 – Istation Reading Assessment Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition
Istation wins BESSIE Award for Best Reading Program Third Year in a Row!
April 21, 2015 – Istation Reading sweeps the BESSIE Awards’ Elementary Reading categories again!
Istation Named SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist for Best Educational App for a Mobile Device!
April 08, 2015 – Istation announced today that three of its products have been named finalists for the 2015 SIIA Education CODiE Award for Best Educational App for a Mobile Device.
Istation's Chromebook App is here!
January 26, 2015 – The new Chromebook app means Istation curriculum is accessible in more places than ever!
Istation goes mobile!
August 25, 2014 – Engage in the interactive world of Istation anywhere — in the classroom, at home, or on the go!
Istation Research Partnership Announced for UCF Study
July 07, 2014 – Morgridge International Reading Center at the University of Central Florida to Study Elementary Student Reading Performance
Istation Wins Two BESSIE Awards
April 29, 2014 – Istation's Early and Advanced Reading Named Best Lower and Upper Elementary Reading Programs
Istation Scores Predict Student Success on STAAR, Study Confirms
April 9, 2014 – Predictability Study Provides ISIP Cut Scores that Reflect Strong Probability of Passing Texas Reading Assessment
Celebrating Student Success
March 28, 2014 – See how students at Reynolds and Booker elementary schools in Spring ISD react when Istation’s Amelia Chameleon and Justin Time visit!
Study Shows Istation Assessment Effective Predictor of STAAR Scores
March 14, 2014 – Predictability Study Finds Strong Correlation Between ISIP Reading, Texas Reading Assessment
Cool New Character Coaches Student Writers
Feb 26, 2014 – Calvin Cool Joins the Crew at Istation Reading
Istation Improves Progress Monitoring with Launch of Lexile Student Measures
Feb 26, 2014 – Enhanced Reading Scores Included with Istation's Computer-Adaptive Reading Assessment
Ready for Engaging Reading Instruction on the iPad?
Feb 25, 2014 – Mobile Access to Istation Available for the 2014 School Year
Istation Reading to Report Lexile Measures for Students Nationwide
Nov 3, 2013 – Istation and MetaMetrics partner to bolster reading ability and track progress.
South Carolina DOE Selects Istation Reading for Statewide Initiative
Oct 8, 2013 – Reading Program Funds Instruction for All Pre-K through 8 Students in Public School Districts, Open-Enrollment Charters
UT Dallas Magazine – Spring 2013
Jul 12, 2013 – Alumni Profile: Four Istation employees highlighted in University of Texas at Dallas magazine, Spring 2013 edition.
Timeless Tales with Paige Turner Entices Students in Grades 6-12
May 3, 2013 – Introducing Timeless Tales with Paige Turner, the newest reading resource from Istation. Timeless Tales features an interactive learning experience for students and a purposeful series of teacher-directed lessons for use in reading and reading intervention classrooms in grades 6-12…
Istation Reading Awarded 2013 BESSIE
April 18, 2013 – Istation announces it has been selected for a 2013 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) for Istation Reading…
Archives
Istation Awarded State-Funded Texas SUCCESS Contract
August 30, 2012 – All grades 3 through 8 Texas public school students will have free access to Istation Reading — both in school and at home…
Istation Launches New Logo and Web Site
July 10, 2012 – Istation unveils its new logo and launches the first phase of their new Web site. The new logo is a silhouette of a child in a red cape…
Pat Harrigan Joins Istation
June 22, 2012 – Pat Harrigan joins Istation as Senior Vice President and National Sales Director…
Texas Education Agency places Istation's Spanish assessment, ISIP Lectura Temprana on Texas Commissioner's List of Reading Instruments for 2012-2013
June 15, 2012 – ISIP Lectura Temprana approved by TEA as a valid and reliable Spanish language screening and reading diagnostic instrument…
June 14, 2012 (17KB) Istation's reading programs are highly rated as progress monitoring tools by the NCRTI.
May 1, 2012 (19KB) Grayson County, VA, school system finds success with Istation program.
April 29, 2012 (32KB) Istation, implemented in Abilene elementary schools, is saving teachers hundreds of hours of assessment time so they can invest more time on instruction.
March 23, 2012 (25KB) Istation is recognized by Computerworld as 2012 Computerworld Honors Laureate.
December 5, 2010 (18KB) In Shelby County, TN, use of Istation and its intervention approach has resulted in a district-wide reduction of referrals to special education by 12 percent.
March 31, 2010 (17KB) Istation's integrated assessment and reading program engage Roanoke, VA, students.
March 17, 2010 (16KB) University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) game design program graduates find job opportunities at Istation.
September 11, 2007 (22KB) Texas Education Agency approves ISIP as a Recommended Assessment for Progress Monitoring of Early Reading Skills; the automated assessment makes monitoring students' progress easy and fast.