Robert E. Knowling Jr. joins Stride (NYSE: LRN) Board and key committees

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stride, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors elected Robert E. Knowling, Jr. as a new director effective September 16, 2025. The Board size was increased from seven to eight members to accommodate his appointment.

Knowling was also appointed to the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. As a non-employee director, he will be compensated under Stride’s Amended Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan, including an annual restricted stock award valued at $250,000, an annual cash retainer of $70,000, and an additional annual fee of $10,000 for each of the Audit and Compensation Committees, with cash amounts prorated from his appointment date through December 31, 2025.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):            September 16, 2025

Stride, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33883		95-4774688
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11720 Plaza America, 9th Floor, Reston, Virginia		20190
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 483-7000

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	LRN	New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stride, Inc. (the “Company”) elected, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), Robert E. Knowling, Jr. to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Knowling to serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”) and the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”). In connection with the election, the Board approved an increase in the size of the Board from seven members to eight members.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Knowling and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Knowling was selected as a director of the Company. Mr. Knowling will serve as a director of the Company until the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company and until his respective successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation, death or removal.

Mr. Knowling will be compensated in accordance with the Company’s Amended Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) in effect from time to time. Based on the Plan, Mr. Knowling will receive an annual award of restricted stock equivalent to $250,000, an annual cash retainer of $70,000 for service as a member of the Board, and an additional annual fee of $10,000 for service on each of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, respectively, with the cash compensation prorated for the period from the date of appointment to December 31, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Stride, Inc.
Date: September 19, 2025	By:	/s/ Greerson G. McMullen
	Name:	Greerson G. McMullen
	Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

What did Stride (LRN) announce in this 8-K filing?

Stride announced the election of Robert E. Knowling, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2025. The Board expanded from seven to eight members, and he was also appointed to the Audit and Compensation Committees as a non-employee director.

When did Robert E. Knowling, Jr. join Stride (LRN)’s Board?

Robert E. Knowling, Jr. joined Stride’s Board of Directors effective September 16, 2025. His election followed a recommendation from the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and coincided with an increase in the Board’s size from seven to eight members.

How will new director Robert E. Knowling, Jr. be compensated at Stride (LRN)?

As a non-employee director, Knowling will receive an annual restricted stock award equivalent to $250,000, an annual cash retainer of $70,000, and an additional annual fee of $10,000 for serving on each of the Audit and Compensation Committees, prorated through December 31, 2025.

What committees will Robert E. Knowling, Jr. serve on at Stride (LRN)?

Knowling was appointed to Stride’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. These assignments place him in key oversight roles related to the company’s financial reporting, internal controls, and executive and director compensation practices as part of his Board responsibilities.

How long will Robert E. Knowling, Jr. serve on Stride (LRN)’s Board?

Knowling will serve as a director until Stride’s next annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation, death, or removal, consistent with the company’s standard governance framework for board members.

Did Stride (LRN) disclose any special arrangements for appointing Robert E. Knowling, Jr.?

Stride stated there are no arrangements or understandings between Knowling and any other person under which he was selected as a director. His appointment followed the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s recommendation and Board approval to expand to eight members.