Cambium Learning Group Announces Combination of ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z to Accelerate Student Outcomes in K-12 Literacy, Math and Science

Leading edtech brands combine to deliver a unified and more comprehensive suite of supplemental products and services

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambium Learning Group, the education essentials company, announced today it is combining two of its brands, ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z, to create a comprehensive provider of research-based, future-critical K-12 education technology solutions. The newly combined company will serve more than 15 million students and teachers across more than 150 countries, offering high-quality supplemental curriculum and professional learning resources that have been proven to make a meaningful impact for students and teachers in classrooms around the world.

The newly combined organization will be led by Aaron Ingold, President of Learning A-Z. Dr. David Shuster, Founder and President of ExploreLearning, will transition into the role of Senior Advisor, supporting Ingold and the senior leadership team with a focus on product innovation. Under Ingold’s leadership, a new name and brand identity will be introduced in early 2026. In the meantime, no immediate changes are expected for customers as both teams work together through the remainder of 2025 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

“As literacy rates decline and opportunity gaps persist in math and science, the urgency to support students and teachers has never been greater,” said Ashley Andersen Zantop, Chairman and CEO of Cambium. “Foundational skills in literacy and STEM are non-negotiables to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow. With award-winning solutions like Gizmos, Reflex, Frax, Raz-Plus, Reading A-Z, and Raz-Kids, ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z are trusted leaders in their fields. By combining their strengths, we are equipping teachers with research-based curriculum solutions that target the gating factors to student success and spark the joy of learning. Together with our K-12 partners, we empower educators with effective learning experiences that students love and teachers rely on. By uniting these two beloved brands, we’re helping teachers and administrators simplify their classrooms and unlock success with easy-to-use resources that spark curiosity, build confidence, and drive real results.”

On average, teachers spend 12 hours per week searching for and creating instructional resources, drawing from a variety of sources, many of them unvetted, when that time should be spent doing what they love – teaching. The result is that teachers are using 50 technology tools on average each year, leading to fragmented and disconnected data and reporting that makes it harder to understand what’s working for student learning outcomes. To help solve this challenge, Cambium is combining ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z to create a single, unified partner for educators, delivering research-based, research-driven supplemental curriculum, accelerating critical skill development for students in literacy, math, and science, while simplifying access to trusted solutions that continue to support teachers at the center of the classroom.

“Literacy, math and science are more than academic subjects — they’re the keys that unlock a student’s future. When children master these key skills, they unlock deeper learning, accelerate progress, and build the confidence that fuels success far beyond graduation,” said Ingold. “By bringing our two brands together, we’re creating a powerful force for change in K-12 education. This combination allows us to deliver a broader, more impactful suite of solutions that directly addresses the barriers to student success. With the combined talent and scale of our teams, we’re poised to deepen our reach and elevate outcomes for the communities we serve.”

“At ExploreLearning, we believe that all students can develop a love of learning and achieve long-term success,” said Shuster. “To ignite that spark, teachers need easy-to-use tools that combine research-proven instruction with experiences that inspire joy, curiosity, and self-belief. Our combination with Learning A-Z amplifies this mission. Together, we'll be a stronger partner to schools, helping every student develop the most essential skills across K-12's core subjects, setting the stage for a life of learning and opportunity.”

To learn more about the Cambium family of brands, please visit: www.cambiumlearning.com.

About Cambium Learning Group

Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now.

To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning.