YouScience wins 2026 Top Edtech Award
We’re excited to announce that YouScience Brightpath has won a 2026 Top EdTech Product of the Year award from District Administration in the Assessment Tools & Technology category.
Each year, District Administration’s Top EdTech Products Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful education technology solutions serving K–12 districts. The awards spotlight products that break new ground, solve critical challenges for district leaders, and deliver measurable, real-world impact at scale.
Judged in conjunction with the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), this year’s winners were evaluated on how effectively their solutions improve teaching and learning, support district operations, and help schools better prepare students for life after graduation.
“YouScience Brightpath represents a significant and critical step forward in connecting career exploration, college and career planning, career readiness, industry-recognized certifications, and meaningful work-based learning into a single, connected platform,” said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. “Winning this award affirms the importance of grounding guidance in real data so districts can align education outcomes with workforce needs in a scalable, student-centered way.”
Brightpath is an end-to-end academic and career advising platform powered by scientifically backed, performance-based aptitude data. By combining students’ natural abilities with their interests, Brightpath helps districts move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and deliver personalized, actionable pathways aligned to high-demand careers. The platform also includes more than 200 industry-recognized certifications, work-based learning management, and tools that support both high school and postsecondary planning—helping districts prepare every student for success beyond graduation.
We’re proud to see Brightpath recognized for its innovation, impact, and ability to deliver outcomes that matter to districts, educators, employers, and students nationwide.
Explore YouScience Brightpath to learn how districts are using aptitude-powered insights to connect every student to a future with clarity and confidence. You can also read more about the 2026 Top EdTech Products of the Year winners on the District Administration website.