Stride, Inc. (former K12 Inc.), trading as LRN on the New York Stock Exchange, is a pioneering front-runner in the digital education industry. Established in 2000 by Ronald J. Packard, its goal is to provide personalized, flexible, and high-quality online educational experiences for students in kindergarten through 12th grade across the United States and abroad.
Stride's curricula, developed by professional educators and subject experts, employ groundbreaking techniques to foster student engagement and maximize academic achievement. Its offer extends from core subject areas like mathematics, science, and English to elective and advanced placement courses, foreign languages, and career-focused programs. The platform's brilliance lies in its ability to cater to a wide range of learning styles and abilities, effectively supporting students with different educational needs, including homeschoolers, advanced learners, career or university-prep students, and those requiring additional educational support due to health or other personal circumstances.
In November 2020, the company announced a renaming and rebranding from K12 Inc. to Stride, Inc. to better reflect its expanded offerings beyond K-12 education. Lately, Stride has further diversified its portfolio by adding adult education to its platform, targeting learners pursuing career readiness, upskilling, or reskilling.
The company gained a significant footprint during the global COVID-19 pandemic because of its virtual learning offerings filling the educational requirements of an increasing number of families looking for viable alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar schooling. Currently, Stride serves more than a million students nationwide, both in fully online and blended online-public-school settings.
Stride, Inc. also complements its online offerings with physical learning centers where students can meet teachers in person, and participate in hands-on activities and social events.
Financially, the company has seen a steady growth pattern over the past few years - a trend it’s expected to continue as online and personalized learning becomes increasingly mainstream. Stride, Inc. prides itself on its mission to transcend traditional boundaries in education and to ensure that every child has access to tailored learning experiences, inducing lifelong learning and paving the way towards personal and professional success.