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Imagine Learning acquires Wayside Publishing to advance world language education. Acquisition strengthens Imagine Learning's portfolio of high-quality instructional materials and broadens its support for preparing students for success beyond graduation. TEMPE, Ariz. - August 5, 2026 - Imagine Learning today announced the acquisition of Wayside Publishing, a leading provider of world language curriculum and language-learning solutions. The acquisition broadens Imagine Learning's world language offerings with proficiency-based curriculum that helps schools develop the academic foundations, communication skills, and cultural understanding students need in an increasingly connected world. Imagine Learning has long helped K-12 educators develop students' academic knowledge alongside the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for success beyond the classroom. World language education advances that work by giving students authentic opportunities to communicate across cultures, consider new perspectives, and apply what they learn in meaningful contexts. For more than 35 years, Wayside has been at the forefront of proficiency-based world language education, helping educators develop confident communicators and globally minded learners. Its Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Italian programs pair research-based curriculum and authentic language experiences with Nualang, its AI-powered language-learning companion. Together, these resources create an instructional experience centered on meaningful communication rather than memorization. "Preparing students for the future requires more than academic achievement alone," said Jonathan Grayer, Founder and CEO of Imagine Learning. "Students need to communicate across cultures, solve complex problems, collaborate with diverse teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. World language education develops those capabilities in ways few other disciplines can, and Wayside has spent more than three decades helping educators bring that learning to life." "Wayside has always believed exceptional language instruction opens doors for students - to new cultures, new perspectives, and new opportunities," said Meghann Gorden, CEO of Wayside Publishing. "Joining Imagine Learning gives us the opportunity to accelerate that mission with a partner that shares our commitment to instructional excellence and innovation. Together, we will continue supporting the educators and schools that made Wayside a trusted leader in world language education." With Wayside, Imagine Learning broadens the ways it supports districts in preparing students for success in school, careers, and life while bringing an established world language portfolio to more educators and learners. About Imagine Learning Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress.

Imagine Learning has announced updates across its curriculum, assessment and services portfolio for the 2026 school year. The education technology company is introducing ClassMate, a curriculum-informed AI tool that helps teachers generate practice materials, build lesson plans and track student progress in real time. Updates include enhancements to Imagine Edgenuity and Imagine EdgeEX platforms, with a redesigned Family Portal and consolidated reporting. The company is expanding course offerings, including AI Literacy and English Language Development, supported by over 5,000 refreshed instructional videos across 800 lessons. Imagine Learning will launch Imagine+ Math this autumn, a supplemental programme for grades K–8 combining practice, intervention and enrichment. The company is also introducing subscription-based professional learning services and expanding its special education support offerings. Imagine Learning serves students in more than half of US districts nationwide.

Imagine Learning introduces enhancements across curriculum, assessment, and services for back to school 2026. Tempe, AZ (BUSINESS WIRE) - Imagine Learning today announced updates across its curriculum, courseware, assessment, and services portfolio. The enhancements help educators work more efficiently, better understand student learning, and extend support where it's needed most - bringing curriculum, insight, and support closer to the daily work of teaching. Across the portfolio, these updates are built for the moment of instruction, making student learning more visible and helping schools drive sustained progress. In Imagine IM(R), ClassMate(TM) brings Curriculum-Informed AI(TM) into the lesson experience, aligned to instructional intent and pacing. Teachers can generate targeted practice, build lesson plans, and draft communications all within the curriculum. Additional updates make student thinking easier to see during instruction, with real-time visibility into how students approach problems and where misconceptions are forming. Streamlined grading and in-lesson editing reduce preparation time, allowing teachers to stay focused on teaching. Updates to Imagine Edgenuity(R) and Imagine EdgeEX(TM) enhance visibility and flexibility across classrooms and districts. A redesigned Family Portal brings progress, attendance, and coursework into one place, while consolidated reporting simplifies tracking for educators and administrators. New capabilities in EdgeEX extend ClassMate(TM), providing deeper insight into student progress within courses and helping educators identify where support is needed. Course offerings continue to expand, including AI Literacy I, English Language Development (Level 3), and updated middle and high school courses across math, ELA, science, and personal finance. These additions are supported by more than 5,000 refreshed instructional videos across 800 Imagine EdgeEX lessons, strengthening day-to-day learning while improving clarity and consistency. Platform enhancements extend LMS integrations, improve reporting access for teachers, and support more flexible assessment options. Imagine Learning is also expanding district support through enhanced Exceptional Education Services. SPED-certified teachers, coordinators, and specialists deliver instruction, support IEP and 504 implementation, and help manage compliance requirements. Looking ahead, Imagine Learning will launch Imagine+ Math this fall, a new supplemental solution for grades K-8 that brings practice, intervention, and enrichment into a single experience. Purpose-designed learning pathways driven by assessment data allows the program to adapt to each student's needs while helping all learners engage with grade-level mathematics and beyond. In intervention, nearly 1,000 K-12 math practice lessons are being added to Imagine MyPath(R), along with answer rationales and embedded supports that make student thinking more visible and instruction more targeted. For literacy, Imagine Sonday System(R) introduces a redesigned Reporting Hub that provides a clearer, more usable view of placement, usage, growth, and mastery. Enhancements to Imagine+ Assessment expand Benchmarks for grades 3-8 math and extend Formatives into grades 9-12, keeping assessment closely connected to classroom instruction. To support implementation with greater flexibility, Imagine Learning is introducing a subscription-based professional learning service with on-demand courses, expert guidance, and ready-to-use resources. Across its core curriculum portfolio, Imagine Learning continues to expand a comprehensive set of programs across grades K-12. Dragonfly(TM) introduces a next-generation K-5 literacy program grounded in the science of reading and knowledge building. StudySync(R) 2027 strengthens a fully aligned ELA experience for grades 6-12. Twig(R) Science continues to grow with enhanced integration and classroom-ready resources, while Traverse(R) expands flexibility with a new mobile app for offline learning, simplified printing tools, and expanded Spanish-language support for multilingual learners. "These updates are designed to help schools turn insights into measurable progress," said Kinsey Rawe, EVP & Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. "When curriculum, data, and support work together in the flow of instruction, educators can clearly see how students are learning and respond without losing time. That changes what's possible for both teaching and outcomes." About Imagine Learning Imagine Learning supports educators with curriculum and learning solutions designed to improve student outcomes. Serving students in more than half the districts nationwide, the company delivers a portfolio of core curriculum, courseware, supplemental solutions, assessment, and school services, combining high-quality curriculum, actionable insights, and instructional support to help districts make measurable progress. (C) 2026 Business Wire, Inc.