We are a leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions. For more than 25 years, we’ve channeled our cutting-edge research into tools and technology that champion teachers and build lifelong learners. Today, our Clear solutions are designed to boost all students to grade-level excellence. Here’s to students who grow, classrooms that thrive, and teachers who succeed—today, tomorrow, and always.

our-mission

Our Beliefs

We believe that quality education is important for all students—it makes it possible for them to develop into creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.

We believe that learning is more than just memorizing or even performing well on tests—it involves deep conceptual understanding that supports ongoing growth and continued development.

We believe that all students can learn and understand more deeply when teachers believe in them, involve them, and encourage them to own their learning.

We believe all educators can successfully and effectively teach with the proper resources and support to build cultures of collaborative learning.

We believe that when these things happen, your students will love learning just as much as we do, leading to truly exceptional outcomes.

History

Our Journey

Born from decades of learning science research at Carnegie Mellon University, we have become a recognized leader in the ed tech space, using artificial intelligence, formative assessment, and adaptive learning to deliver groundbreaking solutions to education’s toughest challenges.

 

1998 Carnegie Learning is founded in Pittsburgh by cognitive and computer scientists from Carnegie Mellon University who teamed up with math educators at Pittsburgh Public Schools to launch a high school math learning technology, Cognitive Tutor®
2010 - 2011 The company launches the Carnegie Learning Math Series, a blended middle school solution that includes a textbook and the next generation of Cognitive Tutor, MATHia®. A RAND study of MATHia, now in hundreds of schools and districts, is released. The study shows that Carnegie Learning's modern approach to math learning can nearly double growth in performance.
2018 The company expands offerings to include K-12 literacy and ELA, world languages, and more after a major investment results in a strategic merger with EMC School & Mondo Publishing. This powerful partnership begins its focus on delivering high-quality content and automated differentiation technology that drive superior teaching and learning outcomes.
2020 After receiving a strategic growth investment from leading private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), Carnegie Learning acquires Scientific Learning®, a leading evidence-based online reading and language software provider known for its innovative Fast ForWord® program. The Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) team also joins Carnegie Learning to further expand its ELA curriculum solutions and professional development offerings.
2021 Carnegie Learning acquires Zorbit’s Math, a supplemental math software solution that uses play-based adaptive learning to help elementary students develop a deeper understanding of math and a positive growth mindset. With this acquisition, Carnegie Learning expands its portfolio of proven ed tech solutions to encompass all of K-12 math and reading.
FEATURED ARTICLES

Carnegie Learning in the News

Mississippi Department of Education Adopts Carnegie Learning K-5 Math Curriculum

Adopted resources include ClearMath Elementary, a core solution that leverages students’ natural interest in learning.

Carnegie Learning Named to the 2025 GSV 150 for Third Time

Global Silicon Valley recognizes us as one of the world’s most transformational private companies in education.

AI for Education and Carnegie Learning Announce New Partnership

Our partnership will deliver generative AI training and professional development for teachers.

CAREERS

Work for a Company That Cares

We work hard to create an engaging, supportive company culture where we can all thrive while doing work that improves education every single day. Come join us.

Awarded Top Work Place

We are proud to stand out from the crowd for the 9th year in a row.

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