Burnsville, MN - July 2, 2025. The free MackinVIA digital content management ­­platform was awarded the prestigious Tech & Learning Best of Show Award for the ninth time at this year's International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in San Antonio, TX. The award spotlights products and services that show the greatest promise for educators and students, according to the country's most tech-savvy educators. The judges from Tech & Learning rated their impressions on a sliding scale, evaluating areas such as quality, effectiveness, ease of use, and creative use of technology.

The annual conference drew educators and technology leaders from across the globe. "It's truly an honor to receive another award from this esteemed organization," said Mesa Heise, Director of Digital Services at Mackin. "Being recognized year after year—among so many innovative and accomplished companies—reminds us that we're on the right path. It's both humbling and energizing to know that the work we do continues to support students and educators with the tools they need to thrive in classrooms, schools, and libraries."

The free MackinVIA digital content management system continues to be refined by Mackin, with a new look and major upgrade coming out late-summer, 2025.

About Mackin

For over 40 years, Mackin has provided PK-12 grade libraries and classrooms with access to over 4.2 million printed and digital titles. The 25-time, multi-award-winning, free digital content management system, MackinVIA, along with divisions Mackin Classroom, MackinMaker, Mackin Library, and the brand-new, award-winning, school resource management system, MackinVision, help to create a truly unique and robust educational resource company that schools and educators have relied on, year after year. For more information, visit www.mackin.com or call 800-245-9540.