Stride, Inc. Launches Pandemic-Proof Professional Development

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Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) has launched the Promising Practices Conference Series, hosting six online events aimed at affordable professional development for K-12 educators. With over 20 years of experience in virtual learning, Stride's initiative explores critical themes such as Career Readiness and Mental Health. The first event is free, followed by five additional sessions at $1.99 each. This series addresses the financial strains on teachers, who typically spend $250 annually on their own professional development.

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• Launch of affordable professional development for educators.
• First event is free, subsequent events only $1.99 each.
• Retrofits traditional high-cost training with budget-friendly options.
• Over 20 years of expertise in virtual learning.
• Addresses needs highlighted by the pandemic.

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Online leader shares two decades of teaching expertise in new event series for K-12 educators

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The ongoing pandemic has taught educators everywhere a powerful lesson – the need for flexibility and adaptability to include online or hybrid learning. With more than 20 years of experience in the virtual learning space, Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) has much insight to offer during their Promising Practices Conference Series, six online events designed to provide budget-friendly, student-centered professional development for any present and future educator across the globe.

According to MDR Education’s EdNET Insights, it is estimated that 74% of teachers in the United States spend about $250 per year, out-of-pocket, for their own professional development. With traditional teaching workshops and conferences ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, Stride’s Promising Practices Conference Series is filling a need for affordable and convenient professional development options at no cost for the first event and $1.99 per person for each of the following five events.

“As students become more digitally fluent there is a tremendous opportunity for schools to invest in their teachers’ ability to meet them where they are in order to ensure learning gains,” said Niyoka McCoy, Chief Academic Officer at Stride. “We are excited to extend our decades of expertise in online teaching and learning to educators around the world for the benefit of every student, in a way that is highly accessible and welcoming to educators of all backgrounds.”

Stride’s Promising Practices Conference Series will feature experienced educators leading live and pre-recorded sessions, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities for educators. Each monthly online event will focus on a specific theme:

• Instruction to Empower Educators - February 25, 2022
• Career Readiness Education - March 25
• Teaching and Learning - April 29
• Learning, Innovation, and Student Success- May 20
• Mental Health and Growth Mindset - June 17
• Inclusive Classrooms - July 29

Since 2000, Stride has transformed teaching and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs, training thousands of educators to bring quality hands-on and online curriculum to more than two million students worldwide.

Registration is now open for the Promising Practices Conference Series free kickoff event on Friday, February 25, 2022. This event is open to all and is completely free of charge.

About Stride, Inc.

At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for tomorrow. The company has transformed millions of people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and postsecondary settings. Stride is a premier provider of K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including career learning services through middle and high school curriculum. For adult learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride has delivered millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The company is a proud sponsor of the Future of School, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gap between the pace of technology and the pace of change in education. More information can be found at stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com, techelevator.com, and medcerts.com.

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Jismeri Castillo

Corporate Communications

Stride, Inc.

jcastillo1@k12.com

Source: Stride, Inc.

FAQ

What is Stride, Inc.'s Promising Practices Conference Series?

The Promising Practices Conference Series is a series of six online events aimed at providing budget-friendly professional development for K-12 educators.

When does the first event of Stride's conference series take place?

The first event is scheduled for February 25, 2022, and is free of charge.

How much does it cost to attend the subsequent events in the series?

The next five events cost $1.99 each.

How does Stride's conference series benefit educators?

It offers affordable, high-quality training options addressing the financial burden of professional development, which averages $250 per teacher annually.

What topics will be covered in Stride's Promising Practices Conference Series?

Topics include Instruction to Empower Educators, Career Readiness Education, Mental Health, and Inclusive Classrooms, among others.