Learning Ally, a 77-year-old nonprofit serving the needs of struggling readers, including students with dyslexia, said Wednesday that Howard Bell III will be its new chief executive officer.
Learning Ally said Bell “brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to educational equity, with a proven track record of success in driving growth and innovation in the education and technology sectors.” The company said Bell’s appointment followed an “extensive and rigorous nationwide search.”
Therese Llorente, Learning Ally National Board Chair, said, “His vision and expertise align perfectly with Learning Ally’s goals, and we are confident he will lead us to new heights. Howard’s proven leadership in education and technology will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and impact.”
Before his appointment at Learning Ally, Bell served as CEO of Abl, Inc., where he helped large U.S. school districts use their data to address academic inequities and allocate their resources more effectively. His experience also includes leadership roles at Hobsons, Inc., Study Group, Kaplan, Inc., and Scholastic Inc.
Bell will lead Learning Ally in its mission to empower struggling learners through educational solutions that include the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution, the company’s audio e-book, to help struggling readers attain access to curriculum-aligned texts.
