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.
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.
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.
“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.”
Source: PR Newswire
