What is Cengage School?

Cengage School delivers high-quality instructional materials and innovative digital resources for K–12 educators and librarians, helping them engage learners and support academic success.

Redefine Classroom Engagement

At Cengage School, we create high-quality, real-world materials that spark curiosity and keep learners engaged. Our curriculum connects lessons to life, inspiring students to explore and apply what they learn. For educators and librarians, it means more support for teaching and guiding, so every learner gets the help they need on their educational journey.

Focused on K–12 Education

Cengage School brings curriculum, digital tools, and educator support together in one place—so schools spend less time searching and more time teaching.

Built for the Realities of Today’s Classrooms

We partner with educators at every level to meet the goals that matter most.

  • Align to state and national standards
  • Support differentiated instruction and equity
  • Engage students with authentic, diverse content
  • Offer flexible print, digital, and blended options
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Everything Under One Umbrella

From early literacy to advanced coursework and career pathways, we unify resources so you can focus on what matters most: your students. Through exclusive access to National Geographic Learning, Big Ideas Learning, Gale, Thorndike Press, and Cengage curriculum and technology, we deliver authentic content and engaging learning experiences across every subject — inspiring student success.

  • English Language Arts
  • Science
  • STEM & CTE
  • English Language Learning
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Library
  • Professional Development
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Our Approach

Championing Your Success, Always

Our mission is to enrich education with dynamic content that meets students where they are. That’s why we partner hand in hand with educators and librarians, turning shared goals into meaningful outcomes for every learner.

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Flexible & Authentic by Design

Our programs are built on educator feedback, supporting everything from lesson planning to differentiated instruction. With authentic, engaging content and seamless integration across formats, we help schools and libraries deliver learning that lasts.

Our Values

At Cengage School, our values guide everything we do, from the way we design resources to how we support educators.

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Trusted Knowledge Leaders

Our brand is comprised of some of the most respected names in education—National Geographic Learning, Big Ideas Learning, Gale, Thorndike and more. Our legacy of trust and credibility empowers educators and learners with content that is both authoritative and inspiring.

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Innovation with Purpose

We lead with innovation that enhances the learning experience through AI-powered tools, unified platforms, and data-driven insights. Our technology is designed to empower educators and personalize learning for every student.

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Partnership & Support

We work with educators and librarians to provide content, tools, and professional development that support teaching and learning at every stage, creating lasting impact for students everywhere.

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Content That Inspires and Instructs

We believe the most powerful learning happens when curiosity is sparked. That's why we weave together compelling, inspirational content with proven instructional design, creating materials that not only educate effectively but also ignite a genuine passion for knowledge.

Leadership Committed to K–12 Learning

Cengage School is led by a team of passionate education professionals, many of whom bring firsthand classroom experience to their roles. Their deep understanding of K-12 education drives a commitment to creating impactful solutions that truly support educators, students, and school communities.

Why Schools and Libraries Trust Cengage School

Our solutions help educators and librarians deliver high-quality instruction, engage students, and reach goals with confidence. By bringing core curriculum, supplemental resources, and professional development together in one place, we make it easier to support every classroom and library.

Our solutions are:

One Place for Everything

Core curriculum, supplemental resources, and professional learning in a unified experience.

Authentic & Inclusive

Content that sparks curiosity and reflects diverse perspectives.

Aligned & Accountable

Standards-driven, data-backed solutions that support accountability.

Support Beyond the Program

Professional development and guidance that ensure lasting success.

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Join Our Team

Build the Future of K–12 Learning With Us

We're always looking for passionate people who believe in the power of Education. Our employees make an impact and change the world. We provide challenging careers, competitive benefits, a strong focus on educational technology and a great team of co-workers and customers.

Collaboration That Strengthens Learning

By working with leaders in literacy, math, STEM, and professional development, we ensure educators and librarians have access to the resources and expertise they need to help every learner thrive.

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What Educators Are Saying

I’ve used Gale for years as an essential database for my students in my global history and geography classes. It’s made research so much easier. I’ve even had students say they used what we learned in my class about using Gale in other classes. If we are moving towards a PBL model that involves ‘transfer’ skills, then databases like Gale are needed now more than ever.
Quick access to high-quality, current online information is key for environmental science educators. With the Gale In Context interface, Environmental Studies is a useful tool.
We have always used and appreciated the resources available to us from Gale, including databases such as Gale In Context: High School, Biography, Literature, and World History. These are my go-to resources when conducting research and classes. They are easy to navigate, provide a plethora of information in a variety of sources, and I love the educator resources included.
Because you can create new projects in a fraction of the time, more can happen in a year. The transference of skills learned on Gale In Context databases will be used at the collegiate level.
Many of my students struggled with confidence and were not very engaged readers at the start of this school year. I definitely feel that I have been able to meet their needs becoming confident and fluent readers by using large print books.

Discover Solutions That Make Teaching Easier

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