This is significant news for schools. DreamBox Learning currently supports more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators across the United States. The company offers a unique dual-discipline solution that Johns Hopkins University’s evidenceforESSA.org has rated “Strong” in both mathematics and reading.
“Discovery Education is excited to welcome DreamBox Learning, a brand synonymous with quality, research-based math and reading EdTech solutions, to our growing family of services,” said Discovery Education Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Cowdrey. “Combining expertise in learning science with adaptive, effective instructional solutions, DreamBox Learning’s platforms can help students succeed no matter who they are or where they live. With this acquisition, Discovery Education expands its capacity to impact student outcomes by giving our partner school systems access to DreamBox’s suite of supplemental math, reading, and professional learning tools.”
The acquisition arrives as districts increasingly look for integrated, flexible platforms that address a wide range of core and supplemental learning needs. DreamBox Learning’s adaptive learning technology will broaden Discovery Education’s offerings, providing teachers and students with more options for engaging, personalized instruction across subjects. The combination aims to deliver tailored practice and instruction that meets students where they are while supporting teachers with actionable insights and professional learning resources.
“DreamBox Learning was founded in 2006 with the mission to transform how the world learns through pioneering intelligent adaptive learning technology,” said Jessie Woolley-Wilson, President and CEO of DreamBox Learning. “Today’s announcement represents an important step toward that mission. By building on our established math and reading solutions and leveraging Discovery Education’s broad, scalable reach, we can serve more students and strengthen partnerships with educators around the world.”
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a leading global education technology company whose digital platform supports learning wherever it happens. With award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and classroom tools, Discovery Education helps teachers create equitable, engaging learning experiences that support higher academic achievement. The organization serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education works with districts, states, and trusted organizations to provide educators with proven EdTech solutions that support all learners. Visit discoveryeducation.com for more information.
About Clearlake
Discovery Education’s acquisition of DreamBox Learning is backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., an investment firm founded in 2006 that operates across private equity, credit, and related strategies. Clearlake focuses on partnering with experienced management teams and providing patient, long-term capital to companies that can benefit from its operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm targets technology, consumer, and industrial sectors and currently manages more than $70 billion in assets. Clearlake’s senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Clearlake also maintains affiliates in Dallas, London, Dublin, and Singapore.
What this acquisition means for schools: districts and educators can expect expanded access to adaptive, research-based instruction in both math and reading, backed by a combination of DreamBox’s data-driven learning technology and Discovery Education’s global content and distribution. For education leaders seeking tools that personalize learning, support instructional practice, and scale across diverse settings, the combined capabilities of DreamBox Learning and Discovery Education aim to provide a more cohesive, evidence-informed option.