Education Reform Innovator Joins the K12 Managed Schools Leadership
Team
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2017--
K12 Inc., a technology-based education company and leading provider of
proprietary curriculum and online school programs for students in pre-K
through high school, is pleased to announce that national education
reform advocate Kevin P. Chavous has been named the company’s President
of Academics, Policy, and Schools.
“Kevin’s wealth of expertise over the past twenty years as a trusted
leader, inspiring speaker, and passionate advocate for students will
prove a valuable asset as we accelerate innovation across our
organization,” said K12 Inc. CEO Stuart Udell. “Kevin’s successful track
record advancing educational opportunity for children of all backgrounds
supports the K12 mission to transform learning for every student we
serve.”
Chavous is a noted education reform leader and innovator with a
well-chronicled track record of empowering families with education
choice, and driving change and opportunity for children of all
backgrounds and circumstances. He has worked to advance quality
education programs around the nation, most notably as the Education
Committee Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia, where he
helped shape highly-innovative educational models in our nation’s
capital, and as the founding Board President of Washington Latin Public
Charter School in the District of Columbia.
“Personalized learning and technology will be the driving force in the
future of education,” said Chavous. “I’m excited to join K12’s
leadership team at this critical time in history. Increasing numbers of
parents and families nationwide are demanding the online and blended
learning solutions K12 has provided for nearly twenty years.”
“K12 is the right place for me to continue my life’s work to expand
opportunities for all kids,” Chavous added. “We have a tremendous
opportunity to improve academic outcomes and expand educational choice
for families. I’m excited to get back in the trenches and to work
together with K12’s team of educators to make a difference in children’s
lives.”
A fearless leader, Chavous has always placed children at the center, and
was one of the first to work across the aisle as both the founder of
Democrats for Education Reform and as a founding board member of the
American Federation for Children. He has also been instrumental in
advancing charter school and education choice programs around the
country.
Additionally, Chavous is an accomplished author, having published four
books including Serving Our Children: Charter Schools and the Reform
of American Public Education, Voices of Determination: Children
that Defy the Odds, and Building a Learning Culture in America.
He is a noted and inspirational speaker and has made countless
appearances on national television to discuss educational policy,
building great cultures of teaching and learning, and advocating for
children of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Chavous graduated from Wabash College, where he was an NCAA District
All-American in basketball. He also was inducted into the Wabash
Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016. Chavous graduated from the Howard
University School of Law, where he was president of his graduating class.
In his capacity as President of K12’s Academics, Policy, and Schools
Group, Chavous will exit the company’s board of directors.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is driving innovation and advancing the quality of
education by delivering state-of-the-art, digital learning platforms and
technology to students and school districts across the globe. K12’s
curriculum serves over 2,000 schools and school districts and has
delivered millions of courses over the past decade. K12 is a company of
educators providing online and blended education solutions to charter
schools, public school districts, private schools, and directly to
families. The K12 program is offered through more than 70 partner public
schools, and through school districts and public and private schools
serving students in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. More
information can be found at K12.com.
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K12 Inc.
Donna Savarese, 703-436-3273
dsavarese@k12.com