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Imagine Learning, the nation’s leading provider of PreK–12 curriculum solutions, today announced the winners of the 2025–2026 Imagine Nation Awards.

These annual awards recognize schools and districts across the country for their exceptional use of Imagine Learning programs and their commitment to supporting student growth.

More than 42,000 schools and districts were eligible for this year’s Imagine Nation Awards. Of those, 293 schools and districts have been honored as Imagine Nation Schools of Excellence or Districts of Distinction, representing best-in-class implementation and meaningful engagement with Imagine Learning solutions.

Owensboro Public Schools was named a 2025-26 Imagine Learning District of Distinction Award Winner. This is the second straight year that OPS has earned this honor from Imagine Learning.

“What stands out most about this year’s honorees is not just what they’re using, but how they’re using it,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “We’re incredibly proud to celebrate these schools and districts — they’ve put in the work to implement with intention and consistency, and it’s making a real difference for students. Their success shows what’s possible when strong instruction, high-quality curriculum, and actionable insight come together in the classroom.”

Based on extensive research, Imagine Learning has found that consistent program use and strong implementation practices link directly to gains in student achievement. The Imagine Nation Awards highlight the schools and districts that have gone above and beyond to ensure students gain the full benefit of the digital solutions they’ve adopted.

Each recognized school or district will receive a banner to commemorate its achievement and inspire continued momentum in the year ahead.