Renaissance Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training List

Edtech leader also earns its fourth consecutive Great Place To Work^® Certification^™, highlighting its mission-driven, people-first culture

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today announced its dual recognition as a 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training^™ honoree and a Great Place To Work^® Certified^™ company. Based entirely on current employee feedback, this year's certification reveals that 78% of surveyed employees describe Renaissance as a great place to work, a year-over-year increase that sits 20 points higher than a typical US-based company.

"Renaissance is committed to empowering K–12 educators, and that impact starts with our dedicated employees and the work they do each day," said Chris Bauleke, Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance. "By creating a supportive environment where everyone's contributions are valued, we empower our team to innovate and better equip educators with the resources to truly See Every Student."

Fortune recognized Renaissance as one of the Best Workplaces in Education & Training, based on an analysis of responses from over 17,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the industry. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer welcoming, supportive environments and positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, work status, or other demographic factors. Recognition on this prestigious list means employees view Renaissance as one of the best companies in its industry.

The Great Place To Work survey results emphasized Renaissance's commitment to people and purpose, with employee comments most often referencing "people," "mission," and "support." Other insights include:

• Renaissance fosters a supportive, people-centered environment, with 90% of respondents agreeing that colleagues genuinely care about one another.
  
  
• Renaissance culture values inclusion, with over 90% of employees reporting that they feel welcome and are treated fairly regardless of their demographic background.

Renaissance fosters a people-first culture designed to support employees both professionally and personally. From Employee Resource Groups like Women of Renaissance and the Alliance for Mental Wellness to open mentorship opportunities, flexible work schedules, and volunteer initiatives, employees are encouraged to build meaningful connections and make a positive impact. During the company's recent CoreGiving Day, over 50 employees volunteered at local food banks nationwide to support efforts to combat hunger.

"We are honored that Fortune named Renaissance among the Best Workplaces in Education & Training and pleased to receive a fourth consecutive Great Place To Work Certification," said Kim Mitchell, Chief People Officer at Renaissance. "These distinctions reflect the collaborative nature of our teams, which enable us to support educators in accelerating learning for all."

Employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies are 67% more likely to look forward to coming to work and 53% more likely to experience a sense of purpose at work, according to a Great Place To Work study. Certified companies also experience higher retention rates and greater employee trust.

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About Renaissance
As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. Through our comprehensive suite of connected solutions, we deliver powerful, aligned tools that support teaching and learning at every stage.

Renaissance Intelligence, our first-of-its-kind Education Intelligence System, unifies assessment, instruction, practice, and curriculum in one AI-powered workflow, turning real-time data into actionable guidance that helps educators personalize teaching and make informed decisions with confidence.

We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

About Great Place To Work^® Certification^™
Great Place To Work^® Certification^™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience—specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work Certified.

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training^™
Great Place To Work selected the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training^™ by analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential employee surveys, representing the experience of more than 7.3 million workers in the U.S. in 2025 and 2026. Of those responses, over 17,000 came from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the education and training industry, and this ranking is based on that feedback.

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