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. Paul

Judith 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. Paul

Terrance 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. James

Glenn 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. Grunewald

John 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. Musick

Mark 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. Jordan

Harold 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. Piper

Addison 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. Erickson

Randall J. Erickson

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