Stride, Inc. announced On May 15, 2024, Dr. Craig R. Barrett notified the company of his decision not to stand for re-election to the board of directors of the Company (the ?Board?) at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (?Annual Meeting?) and will retire from the Board and from the role of Chair of the Board, effective at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. Dr. Barrett confirmed to the Board that his decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company?s operations, policies, or practices. On May 15, 2024, the Company determined that the Company?s Chief Executive Officer, James J. Rhyu, will succeed Dr. Barrett as Chair of the Board and that Steven B. Fink will be appointed as the Company?s lead independent director, both effective at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.
Stride, Inc. is an education services company providing virtual and blended learning. It provides tech-enabled education solutions, curriculums, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary and postsecondary settings. It offers K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including career learning services through middle and high school curriculums. For adult learners, it delivers professional skills training in healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent development. Its technology-based products and services enable its clients to attract, enroll, educate, track progress and support students. Its solutions address two markets: General Education and Career Learning. For both the General Education and Career Learning markets, it offers school-as-a-service offering, which includes an integrated package of curriculum, technology systems, instruction, and support services that it administer on behalf of its customers.