Lincoln Learning Solutions

What Lincoln Learning Solutions does

Lincoln Learning Solutions is a U.S.-based nonprofit K-12 educational technology organization, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rochester with an employee base of 251-500, that designs, licenses, and supports a comprehensive digital curriculum platform serving schools, districts, charter networks, homeschool families, and alternative-education programs. Its core product, Lincoln Empowered, delivers 200-plus standards-aligned courses spanning Early Kindergarten through Grade 12 across core subjects, electives, honors, and credit recovery, with auto-graded assessments and asynchronous delivery. Distribution is anchored on native integration with the three major K-12 learning management systems (Canvas, Buzz, and Schoology), 1EdTech/Clever/ClassLink SSO and rostering certifications, and dedicated Client Success Specialists assigned to each partner school.

The company's product surface extends beyond curriculum into a substantial supplemental content repository (the Lincoln Content Bank, with nearly 110,000 standards-aligned learning assets) and, as of 2025, a curriculum-trained generative AI product family branded Lincoln AI — including the Lincoln AI Learning Coach and Lincoln AI Learning Assistant — that guides K-12 student thinking through questioning, explanation, and reflection rather than direct answers, with age-appropriate responses and safety guardrails. Supporting revenue lines include certified teacher-facilitated instructional services, high-dosage tutoring (delivered in partnership with Pencil Spaces), and accessibility and accreditation credentials (Cognia, WASC, WCAG 2.1 Level AA via Level Access).

Revenue is generated primarily through annual subscription-style licensing of the Lincoln Empowered curriculum and Content Bank to schools and districts, with customized per-student or per-course pricing, supplemented by professional-services revenue from teacher facilitation and tutoring. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (dedicated Client Success Specialists, discovery calls, personalized demos, and conference presence at ISTELive, National Alliance Public Charter, and similar events) with a product-led growth motion for Lincoln AI sold directly to families and homeschool users. At scale, the company reports 1,482 schools and programs served, 828,533 students served, 3,252,986 course enrollments, and over 1 billion meaningful learning interactions across 68 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Name

Lincoln Learning Solutions

Legal name

Lincoln Learning Solutions

Website

https://lincolnlearningsolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lincoln Learning Solutions is a U.S. nonprofit that provides standards-aligned digital K-12 curriculum, a supplemental content library of nearly 110,000 assets, and a curriculum-trained AI Learning Coach, delivered through Canvas, Buzz, and Schoology to schools, districts, charter networks, and homeschool families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Digital Curriculum and Online Learning Platform

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons (EDAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive Learning & Personalized Instruction Software (EDAJAMAE), Teacher-Led Digital Lesson Packages & Instructional Resources (EDAFACAL), Digital Learning & Course Subscriptions (CRAFAIAD), Early Learning Digital Curriculum & School Readiness Content (EDAFACAN)

Keywords

• K-12 digital curriculum
• Online learning platform
• AI tutoring software
• Supplemental content library
• Virtual blended learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Curriculum Licensing: Lincoln Learning provides standards-aligned digital curriculum for K-12 education through virtual, blended, and hybrid learning models. Schools and districts pay for access to the curriculum content, which is delivered through LMS integrations or directly through the Lincoln Empowered platform. Course offerings include full-year (1 credit), half-year (0.5 credit), and quarter-year (0.25 credit) courses.
2. Supplemental Content Bank: The Lincoln Content Bank provides nearly 110,000 supplemental learning assets that can be purchased or licensed by schools and teachers for use within their existing LMS platforms.
3. Tutoring Services: Lincoln Learning offers high-dosage tutoring services for schools, including a partnership with Pencil Spaces for one-to-one tutoring with real-time collaboration. The company also provides tutoring for families as a separate service offering.
4. Instructional Services: Certified teacher facilitators provide supplemental instruction, grading, and support services for students enrolled in Lincoln Learning courses, either as an add-on service or included with certain course packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lincoln Learning Solutions sells a standards-aligned digital K-12 curriculum platform (Lincoln Empowered) covering Early Kindergarten through Grade 12, delivered through LMS integrations or directly, with 200+ core, elective, honors, and credit recovery courses. The portfolio is complemented by Lincoln AI (curriculum-trained Learning Coach and Learning Assistant), the Lincoln Content Bank with nearly 110,000 supplemental assets, and service offerings including teacher facilitators, high-dosage tutoring, dedicated Client Success Specialists, and tailored training.

Product overview

Lincoln Learning Solutions offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Lincoln Empowered digital curriculum system. The core offering includes a comprehensive catalog of over 200 K-12 courses spanning Core Curriculum, Electives, Honors Courses, and Credit Recovery options, all standards-aligned and delivered asynchronously. The portfolio extends through Lincoln AI (Learning Coach and Learning Assistant) as AI-powered add-ons providing curriculum-trained support, the Lincoln Content Bank as a supplemental resource library with nearly 110,000 assets, and Auto-Graded Courses for self-paced learning. Supporting services include Teacher Facilitators, High-Dosage Tutoring, Client Success Specialists, and Training Teams. The company operates as a nonprofit education catalyst providing flexible digital curriculum, supplemental content, and K-12 educational solutions across virtual, blended, hybrid, and homeschool models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lincoln Empowered: The company's primary digital curriculum platform providing K-12 online courses for virtual, blended, and hybrid learning environments.
• Lincoln AI
• Lincoln Content Bank

Products and services

• Lincoln Empowered Curriculum Standards-aligned digital curriculum platform covering Early Kindergarten through Grade 12, with asynchronous delivery, customizable courses for hybrid, blended, and virtual learning models. Targets K-12 schools, districts, and homeschool families.
• Core Curriculum Standards-aligned core curriculum empowering EK-12 students to explore areas of interest while mastering fundamental knowledge across core subjects.
• Electives Elective course offerings supplementing the core curriculum, part of the catalog of 200+ K-12 courses.
• Honors Courses Advanced courses designed for students seeking more rigorous academic challenges within the Lincoln Empowered catalog.
• Credit Recovery Courses Abridged, performance-based courses allowing students to demonstrate mastery by testing out of lessons they already know, focusing on material they still need to learn.
• Auto-Graded Courses Fully asynchronous courses allowing students to learn at their own pace with automatically graded assessments and instantaneous feedback, delivered as two-semester course offerings.
• Lincoln Content Bank Award-winning supplemental search tool integrating with LMS platforms, providing nearly 110,000 standards-aligned learning assets including reading materials, practice activities, worksheets, videos, games, and interactive content for K-12 schools and teachers.
• Lincoln AI Learning Coach (for Schools) Curriculum-trained AI web app providing homework help, concept explanations, and adaptive questions tailored to student level for K-12 schools. Guides thinking through questioning, explanation, and reflection rather than direct answers, with built-in safety features. Recognized as We Are Teachers Teacher Pick 2026.
• Lincoln AI for Schools AI-powered learning tool for school environments providing curriculum-aligned support for students and educators, designed to integrate within Lincoln Empowered courses.
• Lincoln AI for Families AI-powered learning tool for family and homeschool environments, serving as a standalone learning coach that delivers curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate guidance for K-12 students at home.
• High-Dosage Tutoring (Schools) Nine-week tutoring program delivering three 30-minute live sessions per week, offered in partnership with Pencil Spaces for one-to-one live tutoring with real-time instruction. Sold to K-12 schools and districts.
• Tutoring for Families Tutoring service for families and homeschool consumers providing additional academic support outside of the school channel.
• Teacher Facilitators Certified teaching staff providing individualized support through grading, content support, resources, student communication, and progress monitoring via email or scheduled office hours. Sold as an add-on or included with certain course packages.
• Client Success Specialist Service Dedicated support personnel assigned to each partner school providing implementation assistance, enrollment support, teacher support, material ordering, data management, and on-demand live chat support.
• Training Team Services Tailored training and continuous support for administrators, teachers, staff, families, and students covering data-driven instruction, curriculum basics, customization, and family information sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students using multi-year engagement with Lincoln Learning curriculum outperform single-year peers by an average of 14% higher scores, particularly in grades 6-10.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EDSAFE AI AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln Learning is an EDSAFE AI Alliance Member on the Industry Council, participating in developing safety standards and best practices for AI in educational technology.
• Project UnicorncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner in Project Unicorn initiative focused on data interoperability standards for K-12 education technology, ensuring seamless integration with student information systems.
• 1EdTechcoreTechnology or Integration1EdTech TrustedEdApps Certified partner, meeting industry standards for educational technology interoperability and data sharing.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLincoln Learning curriculum is available within the Canvas Learning Management System, allowing schools using Canvas to seamlessly integrate Lincoln content.
• BuzzcoreTechnology or IntegrationCurriculum delivered through the Buzz Learning Management System platform.
• Schoology LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationLincoln Learning curriculum integrates with Schoology Learning, Microsoft's LMS platform, for district deployments.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationClever Certified partner for automated rostering and Single Sign-On integration with district Student Information Systems.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationClassLink Certified partner providing automated account provisioning and SSO integration for educational institutions.
• Pencil SpacesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pencil Spaces to deliver high-dosage tutoring through one-to-one live sessions with real-time collaboration tools. Lincoln Learning's nine-week tutoring program delivers three 30-minute live sessions per week.
• Level AccesscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLevel Access partnership ensures digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Level Access provides technology platform and 25 years of accessibility expertise including professionals with disabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edmentum: Provides standards-aligned digital curriculum, adaptive learning, and credit recovery for K-12 schools and districts via Edmentum Exact Path and Courseware. Closely comparable to Lincoln Empowered in delivery model, LMS integration approach, and target buyer.
• Imagine Learning (Edgenuity / Odysseyware): Offers digital curriculum, virtual instruction, and credit recovery solutions to K-12 schools and districts. Direct overlap with Lincoln's core curriculum, supplemental content, and credit recovery product lines.
• Stride (K12 Inc): Operates online schools and provides K-12 digital curriculum and tutoring services, including K12-powered tuition-free online schools. Comparable to Lincoln's virtual learning and tutoring offerings, though Stride also runs the schools themselves.
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): A nonprofit state-funded virtual school offering K-12 online courses and curriculum to public school students. Closely comparable to Lincoln Learning as a nonprofit providing standards-aligned K-12 online courses to school districts and homeschool families.
• Accelerate Education: Provides online K-12 curriculum, supplemental content, and credit recovery courses to schools, districts, and homeschool families. Direct competitor in digital curriculum licensing and supplemental content.
• Apex Learning: Delivers digital curriculum, virtual instruction, and credit recovery for grades 6-12, with strong district and charter school penetration. Comparable curriculum catalog structure and use cases to Lincoln Empowered.
• Time4Learning: Subscription-based online curriculum and learning platform primarily for homeschool families and after-school enrichment. Comparable to Lincoln's homeschool and family-facing Lincoln AI offerings.
• Calvert Education / Bridgepoint Education: Provides homeschool curriculum, lesson packages, and teacher support for K-12 families. Comparable to Lincoln's homeschool family segment and Lincoln AI for Families offering.

Emerging players

• Khan Academy (Khanmigo): Free K-12 learning content plus Khanmigo, an AI tutor. Adjacent competitor in AI-powered K-12 tutoring with a content-driven approach similar to Lincoln AI's curriculum-trained model.

Broad incumbents

• IXL Learning: Broad K-12 learning platform spanning math, ELA, science, and social studies with adaptive practice and supplemental content. Competes with Lincoln's supplemental Content Bank and adaptive practice use cases across a much wider footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LincolnLearningSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/LincolnLearningSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lincoln-learning-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/lincolnlearningsolutions

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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