{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"164704","rtpr_id":"nPn6kgWZXa-20261008","ticker":"RENA","exchange":"SGX","all_tickers":["RENA"],"title":"Renaissance Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training List","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-08T18:00:01.275Z","article_body":"Renaissance Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training List\nPR Newswire\n\nBLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 8, 2026\n\nEdtech leader also earns its fourth consecutive Great Place To Work(®)\nCertification(™), highlighting its mission-driven, people-first culture\n\nBLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3886479701&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2F&a=Renaissance)\n, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today announced its dual\nrecognition as a 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training(™)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3788485127&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffortune.com%2Franking%2Fbest-large-workplaces-education-training%2F&a=2026+Fortune+Best+Workplaces+in+Education+%26+Training%E2%84%A2)\n honoree and a Great Place To Work(®) Certified(™)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=1899384668&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatplacetowork.com%2Fcertified-company%2F1287678&a=Great+Place+To+Work%C2%AE%C2%A0Certified%E2%84%A2)\n company. Based entirely on current employee feedback, this year's\ncertification reveals that 78% of surveyed employees describe Renaissance as a\ngreat place to work, a year-over-year increase that sits 20 points higher than\na typical US-based company.\n\n\"Renaissance is committed to empowering K–12 educators, and that impact\nstarts with our dedicated employees and the work they do each day,\" said Chris\nBauleke, Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance. \"By creating a supportive\nenvironment where everyone's contributions are valued, we empower our team to\ninnovate and better equip educators with the resources to truly See Every\nStudent.\"\n\nFortune recognized Renaissance as one of the Best Workplaces in Education\n& Training, based on an analysis of responses from over 17,000 employees\nat Great Place To Work Certified companies in the industry. Honorees were\nselected based on their ability to offer welcoming, supportive environments\nand positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, work status, or\nother demographic factors. Recognition on this prestigious list means\nemployees view Renaissance as one of the best companies in its industry.\n\nThe Great Place To Work survey results emphasized Renaissance's commitment to\npeople and purpose, with employee comments most often referencing \"people,\"\n\"mission,\" and \"support.\" Other insights include:\n\n * Renaissance fosters a supportive, people-centered environment, with 90% of\nrespondents agreeing that colleagues genuinely care about one another.\n * Renaissance culture values inclusion, with over 90% of employees reporting\nthat they feel welcome and are treated fairly regardless of their demographic\nbackground.\nRenaissance fosters a people-first culture designed to support employees both\nprofessionally and personally. From Employee Resource Groups like Women of\nRenaissance and the Alliance for Mental Wellness to open mentorship\nopportunities, flexible work schedules, and volunteer initiatives, employees\nare encouraged to build meaningful connections and make a positive impact.\nDuring the company's recent CoreGiving Day, over 50 employees volunteered at\nlocal food banks nationwide to support efforts to combat hunger.\n\n\"We are honored that Fortune named Renaissance among the Best Workplaces in\nEducation & Training and pleased to receive a fourth consecutive Great\nPlace To Work Certification,\" said Kim Mitchell, Chief People Officer at\nRenaissance. \"These distinctions reflect the collaborative nature of our\nteams, which enable us to support educators in accelerating learning for all.\"\n\nEmployees at Great Place To Work Certified companies are 67% more likely to\nlook forward to coming to work and 53% more likely to experience a sense of\npurpose at work, according to a Great Place To Work study\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3188411382&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatplacetowork.com%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fwhy-job-seekers-prefer-certified-workplaces&a=Great+Place+To+Work+study)\n. Certified companies also experience higher retention rates and greater\nemployee trust.\n\nVisit the Renaissance careers page\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3390903966&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers%2F&a=Renaissance+careers+page)\n to learn more.\n\nAbout Renaissance\nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110\ncountries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and\nresources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation\nfor success. Through our comprehensive suite of connected solutions, we\ndeliver powerful, aligned tools that support teaching and learning at every\nstage.\n\nRenaissance Intelligence\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=842028310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2Frenaissance-intelligence%2F&a=Renaissance+Intelligence)\n, our first-of-its-kind Education Intelligence System, unifies assessment,\ninstruction, practice, and curriculum in one AI-powered workflow, turning\nreal-time data into actionable guidance that helps educators personalize\nteaching and make informed decisions with confidence.\n\nWe believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience,\nensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and\nhelp educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn\nmore at renaissance.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=1678790413&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2F&a=renaissance.com)\n.\n\nAbout Great Place To Work(®) Certification(™\n)Great Place To Work(®) Certification(™) is the most definitive\n\"employer-of-choice\" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the\nonly recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace\nexperience—specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust\nworkplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by\nemployees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and\nrecognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000\ncompanies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work Certified.\n\nAbout the Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training(™)\nGreat Place To Work selected the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education\n& Training(™) by analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential employee\nsurveys, representing the experience of more than 7.3 million workers in the\nU.S. in 2025 and 2026. Of those responses, over 17,000 came from employees at\nGreat Place To Work Certified companies in the education and training\nindustry, and this ranking is based on that feedback.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renaissance-named-to-2026-fortune-best-workplaces-in-education--training-list-302902753.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renaissance-named-to-2026-fortune-best-workplaces-in-education--training-list-302902753.html)\n\nSOURCE Renaissance\n\n\n\nKate Lilja Lohnes, Lilja Communications for Renaissance, (952) 893-7140, kate@lilja.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1081849/Renaissance-logo.jpg?id=OA2995127\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn6kgWZXa-20261008","title":"Renaissance Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training List","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"RENA","created":"2026-10-08T18:00:01.275Z","tickers":["RENA"],"exchange":"SGX","article_body":"Renaissance Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training List\nPR Newswire\n\nBLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 8, 2026\n\nEdtech leader also earns its fourth consecutive Great Place To Work(®)\nCertification(™), highlighting its mission-driven, people-first culture\n\nBLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3886479701&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2F&a=Renaissance)\n, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today announced its dual\nrecognition as a 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training(™)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3788485127&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffortune.com%2Franking%2Fbest-large-workplaces-education-training%2F&a=2026+Fortune+Best+Workplaces+in+Education+%26+Training%E2%84%A2)\n honoree and a Great Place To Work(®) Certified(™)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=1899384668&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatplacetowork.com%2Fcertified-company%2F1287678&a=Great+Place+To+Work%C2%AE%C2%A0Certified%E2%84%A2)\n company. Based entirely on current employee feedback, this year's\ncertification reveals that 78% of surveyed employees describe Renaissance as a\ngreat place to work, a year-over-year increase that sits 20 points higher than\na typical US-based company.\n\n\"Renaissance is committed to empowering K–12 educators, and that impact\nstarts with our dedicated employees and the work they do each day,\" said Chris\nBauleke, Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance. \"By creating a supportive\nenvironment where everyone's contributions are valued, we empower our team to\ninnovate and better equip educators with the resources to truly See Every\nStudent.\"\n\nFortune recognized Renaissance as one of the Best Workplaces in Education\n& Training, based on an analysis of responses from over 17,000 employees\nat Great Place To Work Certified companies in the industry. Honorees were\nselected based on their ability to offer welcoming, supportive environments\nand positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, work status, or\nother demographic factors. Recognition on this prestigious list means\nemployees view Renaissance as one of the best companies in its industry.\n\nThe Great Place To Work survey results emphasized Renaissance's commitment to\npeople and purpose, with employee comments most often referencing \"people,\"\n\"mission,\" and \"support.\" Other insights include:\n\n * Renaissance fosters a supportive, people-centered environment, with 90% of\nrespondents agreeing that colleagues genuinely care about one another.\n * Renaissance culture values inclusion, with over 90% of employees reporting\nthat they feel welcome and are treated fairly regardless of their demographic\nbackground.\nRenaissance fosters a people-first culture designed to support employees both\nprofessionally and personally. From Employee Resource Groups like Women of\nRenaissance and the Alliance for Mental Wellness to open mentorship\nopportunities, flexible work schedules, and volunteer initiatives, employees\nare encouraged to build meaningful connections and make a positive impact.\nDuring the company's recent CoreGiving Day, over 50 employees volunteered at\nlocal food banks nationwide to support efforts to combat hunger.\n\n\"We are honored that Fortune named Renaissance among the Best Workplaces in\nEducation & Training and pleased to receive a fourth consecutive Great\nPlace To Work Certification,\" said Kim Mitchell, Chief People Officer at\nRenaissance. \"These distinctions reflect the collaborative nature of our\nteams, which enable us to support educators in accelerating learning for all.\"\n\nEmployees at Great Place To Work Certified companies are 67% more likely to\nlook forward to coming to work and 53% more likely to experience a sense of\npurpose at work, according to a Great Place To Work study\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3188411382&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatplacetowork.com%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fwhy-job-seekers-prefer-certified-workplaces&a=Great+Place+To+Work+study)\n. Certified companies also experience higher retention rates and greater\nemployee trust.\n\nVisit the Renaissance careers page\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=3390903966&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers%2F&a=Renaissance+careers+page)\n to learn more.\n\nAbout Renaissance\nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110\ncountries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and\nresources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation\nfor success. Through our comprehensive suite of connected solutions, we\ndeliver powerful, aligned tools that support teaching and learning at every\nstage.\n\nRenaissance Intelligence\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=842028310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2Frenaissance-intelligence%2F&a=Renaissance+Intelligence)\n, our first-of-its-kind Education Intelligence System, unifies assessment,\ninstruction, practice, and curriculum in one AI-powered workflow, turning\nreal-time data into actionable guidance that helps educators personalize\nteaching and make informed decisions with confidence.\n\nWe believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience,\nensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and\nhelp educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn\nmore at renaissance.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792856-1&h=1678790413&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renaissance.com%2F&a=renaissance.com)\n.\n\nAbout Great Place To Work(®) Certification(™\n)Great Place To Work(®) Certification(™) is the most definitive\n\"employer-of-choice\" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the\nonly recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace\nexperience—specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust\nworkplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by\nemployees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and\nrecognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000\ncompanies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work Certified.\n\nAbout the Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training(™)\nGreat Place To Work selected the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education\n& Training(™) by analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential employee\nsurveys, representing the experience of more than 7.3 million workers in the\nU.S. in 2025 and 2026. Of those responses, over 17,000 came from employees at\nGreat Place To Work Certified companies in the education and training\nindustry, and this ranking is based on that feedback.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renaissance-named-to-2026-fortune-best-workplaces-in-education--training-list-302902753.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renaissance-named-to-2026-fortune-best-workplaces-in-education--training-list-302902753.html)\n\nSOURCE Renaissance\n\n\n\nKate Lilja Lohnes, Lilja Communications for Renaissance, (952) 893-7140, kate@lilja.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1081849/Renaissance-logo.jpg?id=OA2995127\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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