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Level III ESSA Instructure Badge
Validated through a third-party ESSA Level III study by Instructure, K12 meets strict federal research standards to provide effective learning solutions that make a measurable and meaningful difference for students.
K12 Accreditation: Quality in Education
At K12, we believe every child deserves an education backed by the highest standards. We offer world-recognized accreditation and award-winning curriculum delivered through leading technology with state-certified teachers who empower every student.
COGNIA ACCREDITAtION
Quality Matters
When a school or organization, such as K12, is Cognia-accredited, it means they strive to meet very high standards. Schools go through an evaluation to make sure their programs are good while continually finding ways to improve.
Teachers You Can Count On
Every K12 teacher is state-certified and specially trained to teach online. They receive ongoing professional development to stay current on the most effective instructional methods.
K12 teachers personalize education to meet each student’s needs—and they understand the critical role they play in inspiring your child to succeed.
Cognia Accreditation
K12-powered schools are accredited by CogniaTM, a globally recognized nonprofit that evaluates schools against rigorous standards of educational quality. This accreditation is another way we can reassure families and state partners that our schools meet the highest expectations for teaching, learning, and continuous improvement.
Fostering a Culture of Learning
In our 2025 CogniaTM Engagement Review, Stride received a top score of 4 (Exceeds Expectations) in the category of Culture of Learning—a distinction not often associated with virtual schools.
This rating reflects our strong commitment to fostering inclusion, respect, and collaboration across students, families, and educators. This goal is met through robust social-emotional learning programs, professional development for teachers, and high levels of engagement with both students and their Learning Coaches.
The result? A vibrant, student-centered culture where every learner feels supported to reach their full potential from anywhere!
Trusted, award-winning excellence.
National organizations, awards bodies, and independent researchers have all recognized K12-powered schools for their commitment to education, top-notch curriculum, and positive impact on today’s learners.
EdTech Digest Awards
EdTech Digest recognized K12’s parent company, Stride Learning, as a 2025 finalist for multiple EdTech Cool Tool Awards. They also named Niyoka McCoy as “Visionary” finalist for the EdTech Leadership Awards.
Online Education Solution Provider of the Year
EdTech Breakthrough, which recognizes the top companies in global educational technology, named K12’s parent company, Stride Learning, for the 2025 Gamified Digital Learning Solution of the Year.
American Business Awards
The Gold Stevie Award recognizes achievement in business, and K12 has been named a 2025 Gold Winner for our Skills Arcade and Virtual Learning Solution, as well as 6 Product and Event 2024 Stevie Awards and the 2023 People’s Choice Stevie Award.
Gold Award for Education Technology
The Merit Awards recognize companies that are shaping today’s world through technological breakthroughs. K12’s K–5 curriculum recently won the top prize in the edtech category.
Results that rate
Research shows that K12 online education improves learning outcomes for students of diverse skills and backgrounds.
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2x as many parents find K12 courses more effective than other online school options.
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More than 80% of parents are satisfied with K12-powered schools and curricula.
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K12’s K-5 reading curriculum improves reading scores for students in grades K-5.
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74% of K12 graduates feel optimistic about their career direction, compared to 56% of their peers.
Researchers cite technology’s key role in enabling personalized learning, which drives student success and enhances educational equity.
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More than 78% of K12 graduates say they’re excelling at their current job, compared to 46% of other young adults.
Sources:
Future Readiness Survey
Embraced Wisdom Resource Group, LLC an external educational research group”
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K12 provides tuition-free online education that empowers students to learn in a way that works for them. Browse our schools and programs to find the perfect fit for your family.