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Edmentum and Roadtrip Nation Q&A: integrating career exploration into core curriculum. Mar 19, 2026 Edmentum has teamed up with Roadtrip Nation to launch its first-ever integration of real-world career storytelling directly into core, credit-bearing curriculum. Codesigned with Edmentum, this partnership brings Roadtrip Nation's student-driven career exploration interviews straight into Edmentum Courseware, infusing lessons with authentic voices and lived experiences. By embedding these stories seamlessly into evidence-based curriculum, Edmentum, Inc. is giving students meaningful, relevant connections that spark curiosity and support college and career readiness, all without adding extra work for teachers. What is Roadtrip Nation? Roadtrip Nation, known for its Emmy Award-winning career exploration videos available through PBS, produces unscripted interviews of professionals talking candidly about their paths, challenges, doubts, and decisions in their professional journeys. After engaging, 69% of students reported viewing their education as relevant to their lives. These student-led conversations provide an honest look into people who have built meaningful careers, often in unexpected ways, to prompt thinking and curiosity. The results are clear: after watching, 61% of students discovered career paths they hadn't previously considered. Why are Edmentum and Roadtrip Nation collaborating? The partnership is designed to directly address two of the biggest challenges facing K-12 education today - low student engagement, including chronic absenteeism, and the widespread lack of preparedness for postsecondary pathways. By weaving authentic career stories into everyday learning, the initiative brings real-world relevance into the classroom, helping students see purpose in what they're studying. These genuine narratives not only make lessons more meaningful but also strengthen students' sense of agency, empowering them to take ownership of their futures. How will the videos be integrated into the curriculum? Roadtrip Nation videos will be embedded directly into Edmentum Courseware lessons, enhancing learning without disrupting the proven curriculum already in place. Each video is carefully curated by Edmentum's curriculum experts to ensure standards alignment and relevance, while the student-led interview style brings an authentic, curiosity-driven energy to instruction. This approach not only enriches the learning experience but also invites students to actively connect with real stories and real people. What benefits does Roadtrip Nation bring to students? Students will gain clear, real-world connections to the concepts they're learning by hearing from diverse professionals who share their personal career journeys. These stories help students build a stronger sense of relevance and agency, sparking curiosity and opening their eyes to pathways they may not have previously considered. Backed by research, the integration also supports improved engagement and attendance, creating a more meaningful and motivating learning experience. How does this help with student engagement? Research shows the impact is already clear: in a San Jose study, nearly seven in ten students reported that their education felt more relevant after engaging with Roadtrip Nation content. Edmentum Courseware's digital curricula augments that with a layer of mastery-based, active learning that keeps students motivated and engaged in learning, including in Clover, SC, where students using Courseware experienced 23% fewer absences. How does Roadtrip Nation support career readiness? Roadtrip Nation's story-driven interviews give students an honest look at the many ways careers can unfold, helping them understand different trajectories and explore options they may never have encountered otherwise. By hearing directly from professionals about the challenges, choices, and growth they've experienced, students become more confident and better prepared for post-secondary opportunities. The impact is clear: in a Stanford study, more than 60% of participating students discovered new potential career paths after engaging with Roadtrip Nation content. When will the integrated content be available? The integration will roll out in phases, beginning with high school core courses for the 2026-27 back-to-school season. Middle school courses will follow, expanding access to these real-world career stories across grade levels. Additionally, select videos will be incorporated into Edmentum's MajorClarity college and career planning platform, offering students even more opportunities to explore meaningful pathways for their future. Which students and educators will benefit? The integration is designed to support a wide range of learners and educators, whether students are using Edmentum Courseware in traditional classrooms or working with virtual instructors through EdOptions Academy. It also benefits teachers and counselors by providing curated, career-connected content that enhances instruction without adding to their workload, making it easier to bring real-world relevance into every learning environment.

Edmentum launches Courseware Elementary, bringing K-12 digital curricula together on award-winning platform. By GlobeNewswire January 15, 2026 Flexible K-5 curricula with standards-aligned full-year courses in English language arts, math, science, social studies, art, health and physical education enhances districts' ability to meet the needs and interests of every learner Bloomington, Minn., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Edmentum today announced the launch of Courseware Elementary, standards-aligned digital curricula for K-5. Courseware Elementary combines with the award-winning Courseware library for grades 6-12 to provide school districts with a research-backed, comprehensive K-12 digital curricula solution available on a single platform. "Elementary students and their families are increasingly interested in flexible options that provide access to high-quality courses in their preferred learning environment," said Amanda Kocon, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer for Edmentum. "And, we know school districts desire and deserve solutions that expand options for students while engaging them deeply and maintaining rigor. We're proud to introduce our newest digital curricula, Courseware Elementary, to address these needs directly. As an expansion of our award-winning Courseware solution, this meaningfully advances districts' ability to provide student-centered learning that addresses complex needs and interests across K-12." Courseware Elementary includes a robust catalog of full-year courses in English language arts, math, science, social studies, art, health and physical education. The courses are built on StrongMind's award-winning curricula, aligned to state and national standards, and validated by Quality Matters and Digital Promise. Powered by Edmentum's student-friendly platform, Courseware Elementary equips school and district leaders to deliver superior, developmentally appropriate instruction. Some important highlights of the courses and curricula include: * Vibrant multi-sensory learning, including a dynamic mix of videos, animations, infographics and hands-on projects to engage young learners * Research-backed Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with built-in scaffolds to create flexible learning aligned to individual student needs * Appropriately paced and chunked content allowing students to learn, practice and get feedback before moving ahead At the secondary level, Courseware has won numerous awards, including recognition in the 2025 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, EdTech Awards and EdTech Breakthrough Awards. Now, with elementary curricula as part of the same robust platform, administrators can benefit districtwide from proven instructional tools, enhanced reporting for their K-5 students, and flexible implementation in traditional, virtual or blended classroom settings. Courseware Elementary curricula can be delivered by in-district teachers or paired with virtual instruction through Edmentum's EdOptions Academy, ensuring that students stay connected to their district and receive instruction from certified teachers even when learning virtually. Whether families choose a virtual option for health reasons, flexible schedules, learning preferences, or another purpose, districts will be able to provide an appealing option for elementary learners. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, districts will have access to the fully integrated Courseware Elementary library within the Edmentum platform, offering a consistent experience across grade levels. Schools and districts will benefit from seamless alignment not only with Courseware for grades 6-12, but also with Exact Path on the same platform. Learn more by visiting edmentum.com. About Edmentum Edmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs - whether they seek to catch up, stay on track, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum's comprehensive, research-backed learning acceleration solutions with empowered and supported educators, you can change the direction of students' lives. We partner with K-12 educators in all 50 states and 100+ countries worldwide to design, implement, and sustain the programs that deliver on this shared promise of learning acceleration for every student.