Exhibit 24.1





DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY


(2010 Form 10-K)








The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as her true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in her name and on her behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in her name and on her behalf in her capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming her signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.





Dated this 21st day of January, 2011.








/s/  Judith A. PaulJudith A. Paul


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DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 24th day of January, 2011.
 
 
 /s/  Terrance D. PaulTerrance D. Paul
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  DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 25th day of January, 2011.
 
 /s/  Glenn R. JamesGlenn R. James
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  DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 28th day of January, 2011.
  
 /s/  John H. GrunewaldJohn H. Grunewald
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  DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 28th day of January, 2011.
  
 /s/  Mark D. MusickMark D. Musick
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  DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 2nd day of February, 2011.
  
 /s/  Harold E. JordanHarold E. Jordan
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  DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 26th day of January,2011.
 
 /s/  Addison L. PiperAddison L. (Tad) Piper
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  DIRECTOR’S POWER OF ATTORNEY
 (2010 Form 10-K)
 
 
 The undersigned director of Renaissance Learning, Inc. designates Terrance D. Paul and Mary T. Minch, with the power of substitution, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of:  (i) executing in his name and on his behalf Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and any related amendments and/or supplements; (ii) generally doing all things in his name and on his behalf in his capacity as a director to enable Renaissance Learning, Inc. to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iii) ratifying and confirming his signature as it may be signed by the attorney-in-fact to the Form 10-K and any related amendments and/or supplements.
 
 Dated this 20th day of January, 2011.
  
 /s/ Randall J. EricksonRandall J. Erickson
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