Carnegie Learning opens new Canadian headquarters to drive education technology growth

Pictured (L-R) are Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Carnegie Learning CEO Barry Malkin and Carnegie Learning Vice President of Canadian Operations Hasan Hai. (Photo: Business Wire)

Carnegie Learning has opened its new Canadian headquarters in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, expanding its operations to further develop its education technology and AI-driven solutions for K-12 schools. 

The company, which specialises in creating technology to improve student learning outcomes, views this move as part of its broader strategy to increase its presence in Canada and grow its workforce.

The new office, located in the Atlantic Place building in downtown St. John’s, covers 10,000 square feet and is designed to support collaboration among staff and drive the development of education technology. The company has already hired 30 new team members and expanded its work-study programme in the region, with more plans for growth in the near future.

Carnegie Learning CEO Barry Malkin highlighted the company’s plans: 

“We are invested in the future here and see infinite growth opportunities. With a state-of-the-art space in the Atlantic Place building – the ‘centre ice’ of downtown St. John’s – we are equipped to expedite the growth of our Canadian team and our business throughout the country.”

Andrew Parsons, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Industry, attended the opening ceremony and spoke about the importance of the technology sector for Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy. He underscored the potential for technology firms, such as Carnegie Learning, to contribute to economic diversification in the region.

“With limitless growth potential, the technology sector is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most influential assets. The growth of this sector is a key component to diversifying our economy. Technology firms develop and deliver innovative applications and solutions that help support many other sectors, such as education,” Parsons stated.

Carnegie Learning’s focus on education technology

Carnegie Learning has been developing AI-driven education tools for over two decades. Its solutions are used in K-12 schools across North America. The company’s research into AI-driven learning models is backed by over $90 million in funding from various organisations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation.

As Carnegie Learning continues to grow in Canada, it plans to further expand its customer base and workforce. Malkin added, “We’ve hired 30 new team members, expanded our work-study programme, and continue to add new customers in over 30 districts. It’s an exciting time to be in education technology, and we couldn’t be happier with our long-term commitment here.”