Britannica School: Early Elementary Named “Overall Early Childhood Education Solution of the Year” by EdTech Breakthrough

Britannica Education is proud to announce that Britannica School: Early Elementary has been named the 2025 “Overall Early Childhood Education Solution” by the EdTech Breakthrough Awards, a program that recognizes the most innovative companies and products in education technology today.

Britannica Education solutions have been built not just to inform, but to equip students with lifelong skills in media literacy, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning—all while giving teachers turnkey, high-impact tools they can use with confidence.

“In today’s world of AI and misinformation, it’s more important than ever that even our youngest learners start with sources they can trust,” said Joan Jacobsen, chief product officer. “At Britannica Education, we care deeply about supporting educators and helping every child build a strong, safe foundation for learning—because reliable, fact-based content isn’t just helpful. It’s essential.”

This latest honor caps off a banner year for Britannica. In just the past few months, the company has also received a Webby Award for digital excellence and an award from EdTech Digest for Hello Britannica—a solution that enhances English language learning through interactive activities rooted in everyday situations. 

“Britannica School: Early Elementary is designed to ignite imagination and build essential knowledge for young learners. Younger children are excited to learn new facts about the world around them, so it’s essential to find a curriculum that is appropriate and engaging enough to keep this curiosity alive and thriving while bringing learning to life,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough.

About Britannica Education

Backed by a history of more than 250-years, Britannica Education, a division of Encyclopaedia Britannica, is a global leader in digital educational technology and content. We partner with educators, school districts, libraries, ministries, and media companies worldwide to inspire student curiosity and provide trusted, comprehensive resources to meet evolving teaching and learning needs.

About EdTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in educational technology products, companies and people. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough educational technology in categories including e-learning, student engagement, school administration, career preparation, language learning, STEM and more. For more information, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.