PITTSBURGH, PA – March 23, 2026 – Carnegie Learning, a global leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced that its math, literacy, high-impact tutoring, and professional learning solutions are eligible uses under Pennsylvania's Ready to Learn (RTL) Block Grant, giving districts a clear path to fund evidence-based instruction existing state dollars.
The RTL Block Grant distributes formula-based funding to every Pennsylvania school district and qualifying charter school. In 2025–26, the program totals $1.38 billion statewide. Allowable uses include instructional materials, math and literacy programs, tutoring, and professional learning, which are all areas where Carnegie Learning offers high quality research- and efficacy-backed solutions.
CLEARLiteracy® – From foundational reading and comprehension exercises to diverse, rich literature and themes, Carnegie Learning’s literacy and ELA curriculum solutions go beyond the surface of the page to help students become lifelong, passionate readers and learners.
CLEARMath® – Made for a diverse range of thinkers and all-green by EdReports, Carnegie Learning’s suite of K-12 math solutions takes a dynamic approach to helping students build mathematical skills, confidence, and excitement.
High-Impact Tutoring – Research-backed and NSSA-approved, Carnegie Learning’s live, online tutoring in math and literacy is designed to extend classroom instruction by aligning with a district’s curriculum and schedule while providing targeted, personalized support by certified teachers to help students get back on track academically and reinforce grade-level learning.
Professional Learning – Evidence-based training, workshops, and coaching help educators strengthen instructional practices and effectively implement curriculum through customized, ongoing support for teachers and school leaders.
"Pennsylvania's investment in the Ready to Learn Block Grant reflects a real commitment to student success, and we're proud that our solutions can help districts put those dollars to work," said Barry Malkin, Carnegie Learning CEO. "Carnegie Learning’s work began right here in Pennsylvania through research at Carnegie Mellon University, and we’ve spent decades translating that research into evidence-based programs that help educators deliver meaningful results for students. When educators have access to these high-quality programs and the support to implement them well, the impact reaches every student in the classroom."
Pennsylvania districts interested in learning more about how Carnegie Learning’s solutions align with RTL funding priorities can visit carnegielearning.com/pennsylvania/ready-to-learn-grant.
About Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Learning is the world’s leading edtech company using research and AI to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students. A pioneer in K-12 education for 26+ years, we provide award-winning math, literacy, world languages, professional learning, and high-impact tutoring solutions to more than 5.5 million students and educators in all 50 states and Canada. Born out of Carnegie Mellon University, our company continues to conduct research with more than $90M in grant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, and U.S. Department of Education, among others. Visit carnegielearning.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.