The acquisition expands IXL Learning's
portfolio of educational resources for teachers and
families
SAN
MATEO, Calif. and GREENSBORO,
N.C., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL
Learning is excited to announce the acquisition of Carson
Dellosa Education, the market-leading publisher of teaching
supplies for educators and families. The partnership reinforces
IXL's dedication to supporting learners across all stages of their
educational journey, both in physical and digital formats, while
expanding its presence in the publishing industry.
"Carson Dellosa Education's exceptional products, rich history,
and passion for putting students first make it an ideal partner for
IXL," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of
IXL Learning. "We look forward to supporting Carson Dellosa's mission to empower educators
and families so they can ignite a love of learning in
students."
"We are delighted to be joining forces with such a well-known
and respected leader in education," said Kelly Stone Geer, CEO of Carson Dellosa
Education. "Reinforcing essential skills with tactile materials
broadens learning opportunities and empowers children to thrive. By
combining our strengths, we can offer a more holistic approach to
education that makes learning fun wherever it happens."
Founded in Greensboro, North
Carolina, by two educators, Patty
Carson and Janet Dellosa,
Carson Dellosa Education was born from a desire to make learning
more engaging for children. Inspired by their classroom
experiences, the founders began crafting innovative materials that
could be used at home and school to help students grow. Nearly 50
years later, Carson Dellosa is
renowned for its high-quality products, including best-selling
workbooks, hands-on learning materials, and classroom decor.
Carson Dellosa's best-selling
summer workbook series, Summer Bridge Activities, combats summer
learning loss by engaging children in quick, research-supported
learning exercises that prepare them for the next school year. The
series also includes free apps for iOS and Android devices, which
expand on its books and provide students with fun, gamified ways to
keep their skills sharp over the summer. Spectrum, a cornerstone of
Carson Dellosa Education's offerings, has been trusted by educators
and parents for more than 20 years. Featuring over 100 titles and
backed by research, Spectrum's K-8 workbooks help students master
new concepts, prepare for tests, and strengthen skills in core
subjects. Both Spectrum and Summer Bridge Activities workbooks are
correlated with Common Core, all 50 U.S. state standards, and
Canadian educational standards.
Evercore served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins
LLP served as legal counsel to IXL Learning in the transaction.
Even more intriguing ways to learn
The acquisition of
Carson Dellosa Education, expands IXL Learning's portfolio of print
resources, which includes IXL's K-8 Ultimate Math Workbooks and
Rosetta Stone's Picture
Dictionaries. The Ultimate Math Workbooks are filled with
captivating activities that spark students' curiosity and make math
fun. Rosetta Stone's interactive
picture dictionaries immerse learners in new languages, helping
them build vocabulary skills in Mandarin, Spanish, and French.
About Carson Dellosa Education
At Carson Dellosa, we believe that education is
everywhere. Whether at school, at home, or on-the-go, life is
filled with learning moments. As the market-leading publisher of
children's supplemental educational products, we've been bridging
school and home with innovative solutions for teachers and families
for nearly 50 years. Our market-leading brands Carson Dellosa
Education®, Spectrum®, Summer Bridge®, Brighter Child®, and Rourke
Educational Media are available at more than 10,000 retail
locations.
About IXL Learning
IXL Learning has revolutionized
educational technology since its founding in 1998. Today, the
company leads the world of education through innovation and
provides a diverse set of products and services that help learners
develop skills in math, literacy, language, and more. IXL
Learning's brands include IXL, Rosetta
Stone, Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, SpanishDictionary.com,
ingles.com, FrenchDictionary.com, Emmersion, Wyzant,
Vocabulary.com, TPT, ABCya, Education.com, and Carson Dellosa Education. The company's mission
is to create breakthrough solutions to education's most pressing
challenges and inspire students to become life-long learners.
Discover how IXL Learning's products are shaping the future of
education by exploring its newsroom.
Press Contact
Eric
Bates
IXL Learning
press@ixl.com
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