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May 5, 2026

Castify Named to TIME's Top 250 Influential EdTech Companies of 2026

Castify has been named by TIME as one of the Top 250 Influential EdTech Companies of 2026, with the recognition spotlighting Screencastify, our flagship video creation tool for K-12.

We're proud to announce that Castify has been named by TIME as one of the Top 250 Influential EdTech Companies of 2026. The recognition spotlights Screencastify, our flagship video creation tool that has helped millions of educators and students across K-12 communicate, teach, and learn through video.

Developed in collaboration with Statista, TIME's list highlights the most impactful companies shaping the future of education through innovation, reach, and measurable outcomes. This honor is a reflection of what Screencastify has built alongside the educator community, and the bigger vision Castify is continuing to drive forward.

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Driving the Future of Education

Education is undergoing a massive transformation, and technology continues to play a defining role. From hybrid classrooms to AI-powered tools, EdTech companies are helping educators meet the evolving needs of modern learners.

TIME's annual list recognizes organizations that are leading this transformation by:

  • Expanding access to quality education
  • Improving student engagement
  • Supporting educators with scalable tools
  • Innovating across digital learning environments

Being included among these leaders underscores the growing impact Castify and Screencastify are having in classrooms around the world.

The Screencastify Impact

Screencastify was built to make communication in education more powerful through video, and that mission remains at the heart of everything Castify does.

By enabling educators and students to easily create and share videos, Screencastify helps:

  • Simplify lesson delivery
  • Encourage student voice and creativity
  • Support flexible, asynchronous learning
  • Make classrooms more inclusive and accessible

Video has become one of the most effective ways to connect, explain, and demonstrate, and Screencastify is helping bring that capability to every classroom.

This Recognition Belongs to Our Community

This milestone is a reflection of the educators and students who use Screencastify every day. Your creativity, dedication, and commitment to better learning experiences are what make this recognition meaningful.

As the EdTech space continues to grow, with increasing demand for personalized and digital-first learning, Castify remains focused on building tools that genuinely support teaching and learning.

Looking Ahead

Being named one of TIME's Top 250 Influential EdTech Companies is an incredible honor, but it's just the beginning.

Castify will continue to:

  • Innovate with educators in mind
  • Elevate student voice through video
  • Build solutions that make learning more engaging and human

Because the future of education isn't just about technology, it's about connection.

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