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Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Echo360's GoReact and Macmillan Learning Expand Partnership to Deliver AI-Powered Authentic Assessment at Scale
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GoReact, now part of Echo360 's AI-enabled Echosystem™, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Macmillan Learning, and their long-standing commitment to advance the access and impact of authentic assessment through AI-enhanced video feedback. The collaboration aims to help students develop the real-world communication skills they need to thrive in college and throughout their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2024, 73.3% of employers rated oral and written communication as very or extremely important for new graduates. Yet only 47.5% felt that students were proficient in these skills—highlighting a major gap. This expanded partnership gives instructors in communication courses a powerful tool to help close that gap through personalized, immediate feedback. The integration of the AI Assistant in GoReact into Macmillan Learning's Achieve platform gives instructors a trusted, efficient way to deliver targeted feedback faster that helps students practice, reflect, and build critical skills. Using the power of video, GoReact enables students to practice and demonstrate skill mastery from anywhere, review their performance or share it with others for feedback. With the AI Assistant in GoReact, learners and instructors are instantly provided with personalized AI feedback, enabling the student to reflect, identify areas for improvement, and build both confidence and competence through practice. 'Macmillan Learning has been one of our most innovative partners and this partnership is purpose-built to reimagine teaching and learning in a skills-first world. We couldn't be more excited to expand our partnership,' said Jeff Peterson, Global Chief Growth and Marketing Officer at Echo360. 'Macmillan Learning is committed to putting powerful, practical AI tools in the hands of instructors not just for efficiency, but to truly support student growth and skill development.' In 2017, Macmillan Learning became the first major digital learning company to integrate video-based assessment tools from GoReact. With the power of AI and the global scale and reach of Echo360's Echosystem, that foundation is poised for continued growth, meeting the demands of learners and their expectations for the skills they need for the workplace. 'Today's students need more than knowledge, they also need the confidence and communication skills to succeed in the real world. By bringing tools like GoReact into Achieve, we're helping instructors deliver the kind of personalized, skills-based feedback that prepares learners for life beyond the classroom,' said Susanne Jeans, Macmillan Learning Program Director. About GoReact GoReact, now part of Echo360's Echosystem™, simplifies skills-based learning and assessment by providing more chances to practice, reflect and evaluate progress using the power of video. By providing evidence of competency, along with personalized feedback and AI-enabled tools, GoReact elevates skill development that transforms potential into mastery. More than 800 academic institutions and companies worldwide use GoReact to enable skill development. See how GoReact helps all learners build skills for a brighter future at Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what's possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit or join our Community.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning Partner to Bring Data-Driven Engagement to Higher Education
NEW YORK, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company, today announced a new partnership with Invoke Learning, a leader in predictive analytics for higher education. Together, the two companies aim to address one of higher education's most persistent challenges: using data to drive proactive decisions that improve student outcomes and operational effectiveness. Colleges generate vast amounts of student data, from LMS interactions and advising notes to enrollment and facility usage. But most of it remains trapped in unconnected systems, making it difficult to get a holistic and real-time view of students' experiences. With this partnership, institutions can help break down these silos by integrating campus and public datasets into a unified, intelligent platform. "Higher education has often used primary data as a tool for reflection," said Steven Ray, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Macmillan Learning. "By combining the strengths of Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning, colleges and universities now have the opportunity to move from insight to impact, and to transform the student experience both in and beyond the classroom." A recent study published in Science by researchers at UCLA and the MIT Press highlights just how wide this gap is. Based on interviews with provosts, librarians, and senior administrators, the study found that universities severely lag behind the private sector and government when using data to inform strategy. Despite isolated efforts to reduce redundancies and integrate systems, many institutions still lack the coordination and expertise to translate information into action. "Too many institutions are dealing with data chaos," said Lige Hensley, CEO at Invoke Learning. "The InvokeClarity platform brings all institutional data into one system, breaking down silos and enabling campus leaders to make faster, more informed decisions." Beyond academics, the partnership helps institutions improve operational efficiency and allocate resources more effectively. From assessing the impact of student success initiatives to improving campus-wide coordination, the combined insights from Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning help institutions shift from reactive to proactive. The partnership with Invoke Learning, a company founded by former higher education technology leaders, expands Macmillan Learning's commitment to delivering actionable insights. Together, the two organizations are making complex institutional data more accessible and usable, empowering instructors and administrators to better support their students. About Macmillan Learning Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what's possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit or join our Community. About Invoke Learning Built on an innovative data lakehouse foundation, Invoke Learning provides a cloud-native data platform that breaks down data silos across entire educational systems. Whether serving a single institution or a statewide consortium, Invoke Learning empowers higher education to gain actionable insights that lead to lasting impact—without the rigidity of legacy data warehouses. To learn more, please visit View source version on Contacts Marisa BluestoneMacmillan Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning Partner to Bring Data-Driven Engagement to Higher Education
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company, today announced a new partnership with Invoke Learning, a leader in predictive analytics for higher education. Together, the two companies aim to address one of higher education's most persistent challenges: using data to drive proactive decisions that improve student outcomes and operational effectiveness. By combining the strengths of Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning, colleges and universities now have the opportunity to move from insight to impact, and to transform the student experience both in and beyond the classroom. Colleges generate vast amounts of student data, from LMS interactions and advising notes to enrollment and facility usage. But most of it remains trapped in unconnected systems, making it difficult to get a holistic and real-time view of students' experiences. With this partnership, institutions can help break down these silos by integrating campus and public datasets into a unified, intelligent platform. 'Higher education has often used primary data as a tool for reflection,' said Steven Ray, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Macmillan Learning. 'By combining the strengths of Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning, colleges and universities now have the opportunity to move from insight to impact, and to transform the student experience both in and beyond the classroom.' A recent study published in Science by researchers at UCLA and the MIT Press highlights just how wide this gap is. Based on interviews with provosts, librarians, and senior administrators, the study found that universities severely lag behind the private sector and government when using data to inform strategy. Despite isolated efforts to reduce redundancies and integrate systems, many institutions still lack the coordination and expertise to translate information into action. 'Too many institutions are dealing with data chaos,' said Lige Hensley, CEO at Invoke Learning. 'The InvokeClarity platform brings all institutional data into one system, breaking down silos and enabling campus leaders to make faster, more informed decisions.' Beyond academics, the partnership helps institutions improve operational efficiency and allocate resources more effectively. From assessing the impact of student success initiatives to improving campus-wide coordination, the combined insights from Macmillan Learning and Invoke Learning help institutions shift from reactive to proactive. The partnership with Invoke Learning, a company founded by former higher education technology leaders, expands Macmillan Learning's commitment to delivering actionable insights. Together, the two organizations are making complex institutional data more accessible and usable, empowering instructors and administrators to better support their students. About Macmillan Learning Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what's possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit or join our Community. About Invoke Learning Built on an innovative data lakehouse foundation, Invoke Learning provides a cloud-native data platform that breaks down data silos across entire educational systems. Whether serving a single institution or a statewide consortium, Invoke Learning empowers higher education to gain actionable insights that lead to lasting impact—without the rigidity of legacy data warehouses. To learn more, please visit
