# Carnegie Learning

> Carnegie Learning provides K-12 curriculum, adaptive learning software, tutoring, and professional learning to schools and districts. Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University in 1998, it combines cognitive-science research with classroom instruction across mathematics, literacy, and world languages. The company reports serving more than 5.5 million students and educators in the United States and Canada.

- **Founded:** 1998
- **Headquarters:** Pittsburgh, United States
- **Founders:** John R. Anderson (Co-founder; cognitive-science researcher), Steven Ritter (Co-founder and Chief Scientist), Kenneth Koedinger (Co-founder; learning-science researcher), William S. Hadley (Co-founder; educator and foundational curriculum author)
- **Products:** MATHia, ClearMath Elementary, MATHia Adventure, MATHstream, Lenses on Literature
- **Notable:** Commercialized Carnegie Mellon cognitive-tutoring research through a 1998 spinout., RAND found a statistically significant second-year high-school algebra benefit for the historical Cognitive Tutor Algebra I blended curriculum., Lenses on Literature received all-green EdReports ratings in 2026, according to the company announcement.

## Products & services

- **MATHia** — Adaptive mathematics coaching for grades 6-12, with skill-level feedback and educator reports.
- **ClearMath Elementary** — Core K-5 mathematics curriculum combining instruction, practice, and digital learning.
- **MATHia Adventure** — Game-based supplemental mathematics learning for grades K-5.
- **MATHstream** — Interactive, adaptive math video instruction for grades 6-12.
- **Lenses on Literature** — Core English language arts curriculum for grades 6-12.
- **Fast ForWord** — Reading and language intervention software.
- **ClearFluency** — Digital reading practice with speech-recognition feedback.
- **World Languages** — Print and digital curricula covering Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Italian, among other offerings.
- **Professional Learning and Patterns** — Implementation support, coaching, workshops, and sustained professional learning for educators.
- **High-Impact Tutoring** — Human-led instructional services for schools and districts.
- **Ethiqly** — AI-supported writing platform acquired in October 2026; supports brainstorming, drafting, revision, and teacher feedback.

## Achievements

- Commercialized Carnegie Mellon cognitive-tutoring research through a 1998 spinout.
- RAND found a statistically significant second-year high-school algebra benefit for the historical Cognitive Tutor Algebra I blended curriculum.
- Lenses on Literature received all-green EdReports ratings in 2026, according to the company announcement.
- Company-reported reach exceeds 5.5 million students and educators in the US and Canada.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced acquisition of Ethiqly from Owl Ventures and Ethiqly management on October 9; financial terms were not stated in the announcement.
- **2026-03** — Announced all-green EdReports ratings for Lenses on Literature on March 26.
- **2026-03** — Announced federal EIR expansion project for Lenses on Literature, running 2026-2030.

## Links

- Website: https://www.carnegielearning.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carnegie-learning
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/carnegielearn
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CarnegieLearning
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnegielearning/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarnegieLearning
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carnegie.learning

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Last updated: 2026-10-17