Stride, Inc. Signs Multi-District Agreements to Operate K12-Powered Online School in New Mexico
Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) has established new partnerships with Chama Valley Independent Schools and Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools to operate Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA), an online public school program. The school has already secured over 3,000 enrolled students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
NMDCA, launched in 2020, combines licensed New Mexico educators, personalized instruction, and career-focused pathways. The program offers K-12 education statewide, featuring academic programs alongside career-readiness pathways and dual-credit opportunities. The partnership aims to expand educational access in rural communities while positioning the districts as innovative learning hubs.
Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) ha stretto nuove collaborazioni con Chama Valley Independent Schools e Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools per gestire Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA), un programma scolastico pubblico online. La scuola ha gi脿 registrato oltre 3.000 studenti iscritti per l'anno accademico 2025-2026.
Avviata nel 2020, NMDCA unisce insegnanti autorizzati del New Mexico, istruzione personalizzata e percorsi orientati alla carriera. Il programma offre istruzione K-12 a livello statale, con programmi accademici affiancati da percorsi di preparazione al lavoro e opportunit脿 di doppia iscrizione. La partnership mira a estendere l'accesso educativo nelle comunit脿 rurali, posizionando i distretti come centri innovativi di apprendimento.
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Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) hat neue Partnerschaften mit den Chama Valley Independent Schools und Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools geschlossen, um Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA), ein Online-Programm f眉r 枚ffentliche Schulen, zu betreiben. Die Schule hat bereits 眉ber 3.000 eingeschriebene Sch眉ler f眉r das Schuljahr 2025-2026 gewonnen.
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Stride expands New Mexico presence through district partnerships, securing 3,000+ enrollments and strengthening its position in the online education market.
Stride's new partnerships with Chama Valley and Santa Rosa school districts mark a strategic expansion of its K12-powered online education footprint in New Mexico. With over 3,000 students already enrolled for 2025-2026, this represents meaningful growth for Stride's Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA) program, which has been operating since 2020.
The timing is particularly advantageous as demand for flexible, career-focused virtual learning continues to rise post-pandemic. These multi-district agreements provide Stride with several competitive advantages: enhanced geographic reach into rural communities, increased enrollment stability through formal district partnerships, and strengthened positioning in New Mexico's education landscape.
The partnerships appear mutually beneficial - the districts gain access to Stride's established online infrastructure and career pathway programs without building them from scratch, while Stride secures district-level endorsement that typically enhances parent trust and student recruitment. From a business perspective, this expansion model through district partnerships is capital-efficient and scalable compared to direct-to-consumer enrollment strategies.
By emphasizing both academic and career readiness components, NMDCA aligns with broader education trends toward workforce preparation. The continued growth of this program five years after its launch demonstrates Stride's ability to establish sustainable operations in diverse state markets, potentially serving as a replicable blueprint for expansion in other regions.
RESTON, VA, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) has now partnered with Chama Valley Independent Schools and Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, to operate Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA), one of its K12-powered online public schools, starting this fall. With more than 3,000 students already enrolled for the upcoming 2025鈥�2026 school year, NMDCA is poised to meet the needs of a diverse and growing population of students and families.听
鈥淭his partnership with Stride K12 is a strategic step forward in expanding educational access and innovation in our rural communities,鈥� said Chama Valley Independent Schools Superintendent Anthony Casados and Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools Superintendent Martin Madrid in a joint statement. 鈥淏y offering a high-quality virtual option under our district umbrellas, we鈥檙e creating new opportunities for students across the state while positioning our districts as forward-thinking hubs for learning.鈥澛�
Since its launch in 2020, NMDCA has become one of New Mexico鈥檚 most prominent online public school programs, combining licensed New Mexico educators, personalized instruction, and career-focused pathways to meet the evolving needs of students across the state.听
鈥淔amilies in New Mexico are increasingly seeking education options that are flexible, future-focused, and built to support each student鈥檚 individual needs,鈥� said Adam Hawf, Stride K12 Superintendent of Schools. 鈥淥ur partnerships with Chama Valley and Santa Rosa allow us to build on our foundation in the state and collaborate with districts that share our commitment to innovation and student success.鈥澛�
Enrollment for the 2025鈥�2026 school year is now open. Families can learn more and begin the application process by visiting .听
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About Stride, Inc.听
Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is redefining lifelong learning with innovative, high-quality education solutions. Serving learners in primary, secondary, and postsecondary settings, Stride provides a wide range of services including K-12 education, career learning, professional skills training, and talent development. Stride reaches learners in all 50 states and over 100 countries. Learn more at鈥�.鈥�
About NMDCA聽
Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA) is an online public school program serving K鈥�12 students statewide. Operated by Stride, Inc. in partnership with local school districts, NMDCA combines academic excellence with career-readiness pathways and dual-credit opportunities. Learn more at .听
Brooke Gabbert | Sr Director of Communications Stride Inc. [email protected]
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