Welcome to our dedicated page for Stride news (Ticker: LRN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Stride stock.
Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is a technology-based education company in the Educational Services sector, with a focus on online K–12 schooling, career learning, and adult education. This news page aggregates coverage of Stride’s operational updates, financial results, legal developments, and program announcements so readers can see how the company’s education activities and strategy evolve over time.
Company press releases frequently highlight earnings results, enrollment trends, and segment performance for General Education and Career Learning. Investors can follow quarterly and annual financial updates, including discussions of revenue, income from operations, non-GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA, and enrollment and revenue-per-enrollment metrics for Stride’s full-service online programs.
News related to Stride also includes corporate actions and capital allocation decisions, such as the authorization of a stock repurchase program for its common stock, as well as announcements of upcoming earnings calls and investor webcasts. Governance developments, including changes to the Board of Directors and stockholder votes on equity incentive plans and employee stock purchase plans, are disclosed through SEC-linked communications and press releases.
Because Stride operates in the online education space, many updates involve program launches and partnerships under its K12 portfolio brand. Examples include multi-district agreements to operate K12-powered online public schools, nationwide competitions like the K12 Robotics League and the K12 Innovation Challenge, and research findings on K12 Tutoring’s effectiveness under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards.
Legal and reputational matters can also appear in the news flow. For instance, a complaint filed by Gallup-McKinley County Schools in New Mexico alleges fraud and other misconduct related to Stride’s virtual education services in that district, underscoring the regulatory and legal scrutiny that can affect the company. Readers who track LRN news can use this page to monitor both growth initiatives and risks tied to funding, compliance, and public perception.
For investors, educators, and policymakers, this page provides a centralized view of Stride’s latest press releases, third-party articles, and regulatory-linked announcements, making it easier to follow developments in the company’s online education and career learning businesses.
K12 (NASDAQ:LRN) opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year for two tuition-free, full-time virtual public schools in Oklahoma: Insight School of Oklahoma (grades 6–12) and Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (grades K–12).
Both schools use Oklahoma-certified teachers, align to state standards, offer live interactive instruction, career and college readiness pathways, honors and NCAA-approved courses, and statewide student activities. Families can apply online or call 866.968.7512.
Stride (NYSE:LRN) programs powered by K12 have opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year in Ohio. Tuition-free, full-time virtual public schools include Ohio Digital Learning School (grades 9–12) and Ohio Virtual Academy (grades K–12), taught by Ohio-certified teachers and aligned to state standards.
Families may apply now online or by phone; programs highlight live instruction, credit recovery, CTE/dual-credit options, and statewide in-person events.
K12 (NASDAQ:LRN) announced enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 school year at two tuition-free, full-time virtual public schools serving Missouri: Missouri Digital Academy (MODA) and Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA). Both serve grades K–12, are taught by Missouri-certified teachers, and follow state academic standards.
Programs include live instruction, CTE and dual-credit options, honors and credit recovery, NCAA-approved courses, clubs, and in-person events. Families can apply now at moda.k12.com and mova.k12.com or call 866.968.7512.
K12 (NYSE:LRN)-powered virtual public schools in Indiana opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year. Three tuition-free schools—Hoosier College and Career Academy (7–12), Indiana Digital Learning School (K–12), and Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (K–12)—are now accepting statewide applications with Indiana-certified teachers and state-aligned diplomas.
Families can apply online or call 866.968.7512 for assistance.
K12 Tutoring (LRN) won a 2025 Tech & Learning Award for Excellence for scalable, research-backed online tutoring that shows measurable academic gains.
In 2025 the program earned ESSA Level II and Level III validation and has delivered over 300,000 tutoring sessions to thousands of students nationwide.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025. Revenue was $631.3M, up from $587.2M; income from operations was $146.9M; net income was $99.5M; and diluted EPS was $2.12. Non-GAAP metrics included adjusted operating income of $159.0M and adjusted EBITDA of $188.1M. Enrollment was 248.5K (up 7.8%) with Career Learning enrollments at 111.5K (up 17.6%). Cash and marketable securities totaled $676.0M at 12/31/25. Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $2.480B–$2.555B, adjusted operating income $485M–$505M, capex $70M–$80M, and effective tax rate 24%–25%.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) will discuss second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on a conference call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available at the company investor site and by phone (domestic dial (800) 715-9871; international +1 (646) 307-1963) using conference ID 8901384. Participants are asked to access the webcast at least 15 minutes early. A replay will be posted at the investor website after the call.
Contact: Investor Relations at ir@k12.com.
K12 (NYSE:LRN) launched the 2026 K12 Innovation Challenge to inspire problem solving among U.S. students in grades 6–12. Entry opens November 5, 2025 and closes February 9, 2026, with virtual semi-finals in March 2026 and national finals in June 2026. Now in its fifth year, the contest accepts individual or team entries (up to three students) across three categories: Tomorrow’s Classroom, Student Life Hacks, and Gamify It!.
Prizes include up to $500 per team member for national champions, up to $150 per team member for People’s Choice winners, plus mentorship and internship opportunities via Tallo. For full rules and entry, visit the competition website.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) authorized a stock repurchase program to buy up to $500 million of its common stock through October 31, 2026. The company said repurchases may be made from time to time using open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other methods in accordance with SEC rules.
Leadership cited strong cash flow and a robust balance sheet as supporting the authorization and described the program as a way to repurchase shares at attractive prices while continuing to fund priority growth investments. The program does not obligate the company to repurchase any specific amount and may be suspended or discontinued at management’s discretion.
Stride (NASDAQ:LRN) was named to the 2026 GSV 150, a list recognizing the top 150 companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills worldwide, selected from over 3,000 companies. The company serves learners in all 50 states and more than 100 countries through brands including K12-powered schools, K12 Tutoring, K12 Learning Hub, Tallo, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts. The recognition highlights Stride’s combination of business performance and social impact in education and career training.