Strategic Education (STRA) director receives 1,436-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BEASON CHARLOTTE F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Strategic Education, Inc. director Charlotte F. Beason received a grant of 1,436 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award is in the form of restricted stock that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 22, 2027. After this grant, Beason directly holds a total of 24,093 common shares, indicating a routine compensation-related increase rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BEASON CHARLOTTE F

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,436	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 24,093 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,436 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 Total shares after transaction: 24,093 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 1,436 shares Equity award to director Charlotte F. Beason

Transaction price per share $0.00 Grant classified as compensation, not market purchase

Total shares after transaction 24,093 shares Beason’s direct STRA holdings following the grant

Vesting schedule start April 22, 2027 First of three equal annual vesting installments

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, grant/award acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"Represents an award of restricted stock which will vest in three equal annual installments"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

vest financial

"will vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 22, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BEASON CHARLOTTE F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2303 DULLES STATION BLVD

(Street)

HERNDON VIRGINIA 20171

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Strategic Education, Inc. [ STRA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/22/2026		A		1,436(1)	A	$0	24,093	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an award of restricted stock which will vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 22, 2027.

	/s/ Daniel W. Jackson, Attorney-in-Fact	04/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Charlotte F. Beason report for STRA?

Charlotte F. Beason reported receiving 1,436 shares of Strategic Education common stock as a restricted stock grant. The award is compensation-based, not an open-market purchase, and increases her direct holdings rather than reflecting a discretionary buy or sale in the market.

Is the Charlotte F. Beason Form 4 transaction in STRA a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a stock grant, not a market purchase. Beason received 1,436 shares of restricted common stock at no cash cost, classified as a grant or award acquisition, which is a standard form of equity compensation for board members or executives.

How many STRA shares does Charlotte F. Beason hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported grant, Charlotte F. Beason directly holds 24,093 shares of Strategic Education common stock. This total reflects the addition of 1,436 restricted shares from the latest equity award and shows her ongoing equity stake in the company as disclosed.

When will Charlotte F. Beason’s new restricted STRA shares vest?

The 1,436 restricted shares will vest in three equal annual installments starting April 22, 2027. That means one-third of the award becomes unrestricted each year over three years, aligning compensation with longer-term service and performance at Strategic Education.

Does the Beason Form 4 for STRA indicate any stock sales or disposals?

The Form 4 indicates no sales or disposals by Charlotte F. Beason. It reports only an acquisition through a restricted stock grant, with shares awarded at a zero transaction price as part of equity compensation rather than a sale or reduction of her position.