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Kagan Publishing & Professional Development
Kagan Publishing & Professional Development
Kagan is transforming education through professional development and hundreds of books and resources designed to make teaching and learning more engaging. Each year, Kagan provides more than 1,200 training sessions, supports 15 international franchises, and has delivered training in 47 countries.
Kagan’s cooperative learning methods increase student engagement by encouraging students to interact in teams, support their classmates, and celebrate one another’s successes. Research has shown that Kagan methods can increase academic achievement, reduce discipline referrals, improve social skills and self-esteem, strengthen relationships among students from diverse backgrounds, and promote more positive attitudes toward school, teachers, classes, and course content. Students prefer Kagan teaching methods over traditional approaches, and these methods can transform the classroom experience for teachers as well.
Kagan is transforming education through professional development and hundreds of books and resources designed to make teaching and learning more engaging. Each year, Kagan provides more than 1,200 training sessions, supports 15 international franchises, and has delivered training in 47 countries.
Kagan’s cooperative learning methods increase student engagement by encouraging students to interact in teams, support their classmates, and celebrate one another’s successes. Research has shown that Kagan methods can increase academic achievement, reduce discipline referrals, improve social skills and self-esteem, strengthen relationships among students from diverse backgrounds, and promote more positive attitudes toward school, teachers, classes, and course content. Students prefer Kagan teaching methods over traditional approaches, and these methods can transform the classroom experience for teachers as well.
Purpose
Kagan’s purpose is to provide professional development and educational resources that help teachers, schools, and districts create more engaging, enjoyable, and successful learning experiences for students.
Vision
Kagan’s vision is to transform classroom instruction worldwide. Kagan equips educators with strategies that actively engage every student, including those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. Greater engagement leads to stronger learning outcomes, improved peer relationships, and greater educational equity.
Mission
Kagan develops and shares innovative, research-based instructional strategies proven to increase student engagement and achievement.
Additional Culture Details
Kagan’s team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of teachers and students. Employees understand how their individual roles contribute to the company’s mission and take pride in being part of work that positively impacts education around the world.
Kagan fosters a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable workplace where employees’ ideas and perspectives are valued. Through collaboration, recognition, celebrations, and appreciation, Kagan creates an environment where team members feel connected, heard, and appreciated.
Kagan fosters a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable workplace where employees’ ideas and perspectives are valued. Through collaboration, recognition, celebrations, and appreciation, Kagan creates an environment where team members feel connected, heard, and appreciated.
Values
- Communication
- Kagan values open and consistent communication at every level of the organization. Regular company, department, management, and committee meetings keep employees informed, encourage collaboration, and support effective decision-making. Daily Kagan Today emails share timely updates, while weekly staff reports highlight successes, new initiatives, policies, and important developments.
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