K12 Coalition Acquires Keys to Literacy and Professional Development Institute

Renaissance Acquires KeyPhonics

March 28, 2022

Education

Renaissance has acquired KeyPhonics, the first commercially available web-based phonics assessment, to expand its early literacy assessment and instruction capabilities. The deal integrates a diagnostic phonics screening tool into Renaissance's pre-K–12 portfolio to help teachers link assessment data directly to phonics-based instruction.

Teachers of Tomorrow Acquires SimpleK12

January 14, 2021

Education

Teachers of Tomorrow, a Gauge Capital portfolio company, has acquired SimpleK12, a video-based professional development platform for educators. The deal expands Teachers of Tomorrow's services across the teacher lifecycle by adding SimpleK12's digital PD content and audience to its alternative certification and teacher support platform.

IXL Learning Acquires Teachers Pay Teachers

March 2, 2023

Education

IXL Learning, the San Mateo–based developer of personalized learning products, has acquired Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), the world’s largest marketplace of educator-created content. The acquisition expands IXL’s portfolio of education brands and enhances its ability to connect PK–12 educators and schools with teacher-created instructional resources and subscription offerings.

Teachers of Tomorrow Acquires The Learning Liaisons

February 18, 2021

Education

Teachers of Tomorrow, a portfolio company of Gauge Capital, has acquired The Learning Liaisons, a provider of teacher certification exam preparation through interactive video courses and workshops. The acquisition expands Teachers of Tomorrow’s teacher services portfolio and broadens its test-preparation offerings for teacher candidates across the United States.

95 Percent Group Acquires Tools 4 Reading

February 22, 2023

Education

95 Percent Group, a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners, announced the acquisition of Tools 4 Reading, a provider of Science of Reading-aligned professional learning and classroom resources. The add-on expands 95 Percent Group's phonics ecosystem and professional development offerings to support schools' transition to structured literacy; terms were not disclosed.

KKR Acquires Teaching Strategies from Summit Partners

July 21, 2021

Education

KKR has agreed to acquire Teaching Strategies, the leading provider of early childhood curriculum, assessment and family engagement tools, from growth investor Summit Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; KKR will make the investment through its Core Investments strategy to expand its education-technology portfolio and support Teaching Strategies' platform and growth.