"As a first-generation college student and an immigrant from Latin America, I understand the unique struggles first-generation students face. [. . .] This personal experience has fueled my commitment to democratize education and create opportunities for learners outside the traditional system." 🎓 Study.com CEO and co-founder Adrián Ridner sat down with EdTech Digest for the start of Hispanic Heritage Month to share some of his purpose and motivation for helping non-traditional learners and educators! Did you know that among the approximately 41 million Americans with some college credit but no degree, about 40% are estimated to be first-generation students? ⬇️ #FirstGeneration #Students #HispanicHeritageMonth #Education #Breakthroughs
Study.com
E-Learning Providers
Mountain View, CA 33,331 followers
Breakthroughs start here! Our individualized resources simplify learning & build confidence for 34M learners & educators
About us
Study.com was founded by Adrián Ridner and Ben Wilson to open the door to the life-changing impact of Education for all. Today, Study.com is the leading online learning platform helping over 30 million learners and educators on Study.com each month break through. Our mission is rooted in the belief that information is the ultimate equalizer, and education is key to upward mobility. Study.com helps learners of all ages excel academically and close skills gaps. Every minute two learners enrolls in a course on Study.com and our College Accelerator solution, has collectively saved students over $200 million in college tuition. At Study.com, you’ll join a team making a big impact in a cross-functional, collaborative environment where team members wear different hats and regularly interact with senior leadership. We get things done and move quickly. As a member of the Study.com team, you’ll empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. You’ll also be part of a company dedicated to contributing to society. Study.com has donated over $25 million in-kind value across social impact programs, including Working Scholars and Keys to the Classroom, matching employee contributions to non-profit organizations, student scholarships and supporting schools and districts during the pandemic. Study.com’s team members, together with our Study Studio network of instructors, subject matter experts, video animators, and editors, have developed over 2 million learning materials on our platform. This includes micro-lessons, videos, flashcards, lesson plans, worksheets and more, fueling tens of millions hours of learning engagement a year. Study.com’s work and company culture have been recognized by: - Inc. Best Place to Work - FastCompany Most Innovative Company - Fortune Great Places to Work – Best Workplaces in the Bay Area - Golden Bridge Awards – Gold Winner Social Responsibility
- Website
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https://www.study.com
External link for Study.com
- Industry
- E-Learning Providers
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Higher Education, General Education, Learning, Edtech, Professional Development, Homeschool, Test Prep, Teacher Certification, K-12 Education, eLearning, Online Learning, Remote Learning, Online Courses, Alternative Credit, Tutoring, College Education, Adult Education, Academics, Curriculum, and Teacher Resources
Locations
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Primary
100 View Street
Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041, US
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655 W Evelyn Ave
Mountain View, California 94041, US
Employees at Study.com
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Chris Mancini
Chief Growth Officer @ Study.com | Online Marketing, Digital Marketing
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Adam Kloza
Sales Enablement, Operations, & Marketing at Study.com
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Alexandra Manuel
Philanthropic Advisor, Creative Strategist, Social Impact, Collaborative Art Consultant and Executive Leadership Coach
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Dr. Laura Elizabeth
Updates
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Back-to-school season is an exciting time for new educators. It's crucial to provide these teachers with the right support and resources they need to succeed. We partnered with ETS Praxis on this article covering strategies for retaining new teachers, paying competitive salaries, professional development, mentorship and more! Read on ETS Tomorrow's Teachers blog: https://lnkd.in/gpAMPsSA #TestPrepTuesday #Teachers #Retention #Education #Breakthroughs
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Check us out this week at #TACTE24, with Study.com's Jill Lentz presenting about the benefits of Study.com test prep for teachers! Hear how we're strengthening and diversifying the teacher pipeline through test preparation and support from partners like ETS Praxis & more: tnacte.org #teachers #conferences #education #breakthroughs
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Study.com Supporting higher education with teacher certification exam prep, curriculum support and college level learning.
Excited to be sponsoring and presenting at TACTE 2024- tnacte.org. I'm here to share the many benefits of Study.com's teacher test prep with Tennessee colleges and universities. #education, #breakthroughs, #tacte24
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Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Study.com Supporting higher education with teacher certification exam prep, curriculum support and college level learning.
Excited to be sponsoring and presenting at TACTE 2024- tnacte.org. I'm here to share the many benefits of Study.com's teacher test prep with Tennessee colleges and universities. #education, #breakthroughs, #tacte24
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Mentor teachers, or induction mentors, are seasoned educators who help new teachers ease into their new roles and are often crucial to their success. The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA SC) has been running induction certification programs since 2006, helping to increase teacher retention rates, positively impact student outcomes, and improve South Carolina's education system. Read how they're doing it! https://lnkd.in/gDmH8zRT Our "Keys to the Classroom" partnership with CERRA SC has helped aspiring educators in SC prepare for and pass their certification exams: https://lnkd.in/gcqBmX2T #Teachers #TestPrepTuesday #Education #Breakthroughs
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Staying ahead means more than just keeping pace—it means setting the pace. Study.com’s Adrián Ridner joins a powerhouse panel from the 2024 #ASUGSVSummit alongside Laura Ipsen from Ellucian, John Katzman from Noodle, and Steve Daly from Instructure, moderated by Adam Nordin from Goldman Sachs. Watch on demand: https://lnkd.in/gyWPgyTR
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"You think about what educators could do with another hour in a week. It could be tutoring someone one on one, grading papers, that's precious time." Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact at Study.com, spoke with Fox News TV about our newest survey that found teachers in schools with flexible policies were 21% more likely to spend more then an hour per week managing student phone use. See more insights from our teacher survey: https://lnkd.in/gVuZqyj9 Read the story from Fox News Media below! #Teachers #StudentSuccess #CellPhones #Schools #Education
Limiting access to cellphones could help students' grades, social skills and early development, experts say
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Get your degree, pass your professional certification and open the doors to the life-changing impact of education. The secret to getting ahead is getting started. Breakthroughs start here at Study.com! ▶️ #Education #Inspiration #StudentSuccess #Breakthroughs | Partners in Crime
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📲 Our new teacher survey found that strict cell phone policies lead to improvements in student engagement, safety, and classroom behavior. Read the story featured in amNewYork! “What we really wanted to know was, how do teachers feel? [. . .] We found that nationally 76% of teachers believe strict cell phone policies have improved overall engagement.” - Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact at Study.com. Check out the full survey results: https://lnkd.in/gVuZqyj9 #Teachers #StudentSuccess #NewYork #Education #Breakthroughs
Survey finds that most teachers support stricter school cellphone policies
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"Think about what an educator could do with one more hour in a week. We can save teachers their most valuable resource: their time." 💡 Study.com SVP of Social Impact, Dana Bryson, joined WRGB CBS6 News, Albany to discuss the findings of our new teacher survey on cell phone policies: https://lnkd.in/gVuZqyj9 #Teachers #StudentSuccess #Education #Breakthroughs
Survey: Strong teacher support for cell phone bans in schools
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