Leader in online learning is offering education solutions at every level to those affected by COVID-19 school closures
HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#coronavirus—K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), one of the nation’s preeminent tech-enabled education companies, is responding to the nationwide wave of school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free online curriculum, platforms, training, and technical assistance for students, families and school districts.
“The spread of COVID-19 is a global pandemic disrupting the lives and livelihoods of billions of people around the world,” said K12 CEO and Chairman Nate Davis. “With schools closing their doors – potentially for months – K12 is committed to providing the support and tools that will enable students of all ages to continue to learn and grow.”
In the face of this unprecedented disruption of education, K12 is offering free resources for families at home with their children during the school year, as well as for those looking for virtual education options over the summer. For schools and districts, K12 is offering a menu of options, including free services, to support technical and capacity needs. And for adult learners who may be looking to upgrade their skills, K12’s newest subsidiary, Galvanize, is providing free resources from its data science and software engineering offerings.
“K12 has more than twenty years of experience serving thousands of districts, institutional customers and students with virtual education platforms worldwide,” said Davis. “These are challenging times, but we are uniquely ready, willing and able to support education. And while online schools might not be for everyone, K12 is here for any ONE.”
More information on these offerings and other resources can be found at www.k12.com/coronavirus, or by visiting the links below or calling 855.593.7280.
Resources for Schools and School Districts
For any school or network of schools – district, independent, religious, or charter – attempting to scale online offerings quickly, K12 is offering the following solutions. All courses are available in Spanish and 64 other languages.
Resources for Students and Parents
Leveraging the expertise of its thousands of public-school teachers and the experiences of more than 120,000 enrolled students and their families, K12 is offering free access to a host of resources for families through June 30, 2020:
Online Summer Camps through Destinations Career Academy
K12’s Destinations Career Academy (DCA) will host free career exploration summer classes for students in grades 8-11, along with a free online DCA Coding Camp for students ages 13-18.
The free online DCA summer camps and classes offer a safe and engaging way for high school students to keep their minds sharp and take their first steps in exploring long-term career pathways.
Resources for Adult Learners in Software Engineering and Data Science
Galvanize, a leader in developing talent and capabilities for individuals and corporations in technical fields such as software engineering and data science, offers full-time and part-time immersive online bootcamps for aspiring and established professionals with the education and resources they need to thrive in the digital economy, including the following free classes and webinars:
Resources from K12 Partners
More information on these offerings and other resources can be found at www.k12.com/coronavirus, or by visiting the links above or calling 855.593.7280.
About K12
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) helps students of all ages reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning. The company provides innovative, high-quality online and blended education solutions, curriculum, and programs to students, schools and enterprises in primary, secondary and post-secondary settings. K12 is a premier provider of career readiness education services and a leader in skills training, technology staffing and talent development. The company provides programs which combine traditional high school academics with career technical education through its Destinations Career Academies. Adult learning is delivered through K12’s subsidiary, Galvanize, a leader in developing capabilities for individuals and corporations in technical fields such as software engineering and data science. K12 has delivered millions of courses over the past decade and serves students 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 in daily life and the pace of change in education. More information can be found at K12.com, destinationsacademy.com, jobshadowweek.com, and galvanize.com.
Contacts
Mike Kraft
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
K12 Inc.
571-353-7778
mkraft@k12.com
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