Company Research Report: Macmillan Learning

Company Overview

• Name: Macmillan Learning

• Mission: Inspiring what’s possible for every learner. Macmillan Learning aims to unlock the potential of every learner by actively participating in their educational journey with course materials and digital tools.

• Vision: A world in which every learner succeeds. The company strives to create engaging learning opportunities and adaptive solutions for students of all abilities, backgrounds, and demographics.

• Values: Authenticity, inclusiveness, collaboration, innovation, integrity, diversity, and commitment to customer success.

• Founding and Founders: No information is available on when the company was founded or by whom.

• Key People in the Company:

• Susan Winslow: CEO

• Charles Linsmeier: EVP & General Manager

• Tim Flem: Chief Product Officer

• Greg David: SVP, Sales & Customer Success

• Susan Elbe: SVP, Marketing

• Headquarters: New York, NY, 120 Broadway

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Providing educational content and digital tools that inspire student success while supporting educators in the classroom.

Products and Features

Achieve Platform

• High-level Description: A digital platform offering a suite of tools for pre-class learning, in-class engagement, and post-class assessment.

• Key Features:

• AI-powered tutoring for personalized student support.

• Enhanced LMS integration for seamless management.

• Comprehensive analytics and insights for educators.

• Interactive and context-driven assessments.

E-books

• High-level Description: Digital versions of textbooks providing flexible and accessible learning resources.

• Key Features:

• Integrated multimedia content.

• Interactive features allowing for custom content creation.

• Compatibility with various platforms enhancing accessibility.

iClicker

• High-level Description: An audience response system for educational environments.

• Key Features:

• AI Question Creator for innovative polling.

• New features for group activities and collaborations.

• Text recognition and automatic question presentation.

Recent Developments

• New Features in Achieve:

• AI-Powered Tutor: Provides instant guidance, reduces reliance on external resources, and enhances student preparedness.

• iClicker Updates: Features such as AI Question Creator and formula/symbol question types have been added.

• Google Classroom Integration: Seamless integration providing deep connectivity and ease of use for K12 Achieve users.

• Enhancements in Course Management:

• Bulk assignment synchronization with Canvas and Blackboard.

• Improved accessibility features in iClicker.

• Enhanced usability and design for writing tools.

• Lab Solutions:

• Improved interactive lab simulations for Biology and Chemistry, with enhanced accessibility features.

• Partnerships and Recognitions:

• Continuation of partnerships with educational institutions and recognition for efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Information

• Sustainability and Ethics: Committed to sustainable practices and ethical operations, recognized as a Best Place to Work for disability and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

• Community Initiatives: Focus on building an inclusive culture and offering professional development opportunities for educators.

Please note: Certain economic metrics and historical data on the company's founding are not available in the provided information.