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Curriculum Associates

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Curriculum Associates reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(679 total reviews)
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Kelly Sia

69% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Curriculum Associates has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 679 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Curriculum Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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679 reviews
5.0
Oct 9, 2018

Believe the Hype

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Pros

The company has an incredible work atmosphere that is full of energy. Staff members are friendly and engaging, and often strive towards great teamwork and collaborative synergy. Management is dedicated to creating top-of-the-market products for classrooms, as well as a positive and lively workforce. Employees are clearly valued at CA, not just for the skills they bring to the table, but for how they fit within the culture of the company. Management is thoughtful and committed to employee growth and development. Within hours of stepping foot inside CA, it’s easy to see why they are consistently recognized for their company culture and continued success within the market. It’s for good reason. From the streamlined interview process to hiring and onboarding, CA should be considered the gold standard for a modern workplace for a growing company.

Cons

It’s hard to identify any. CA provides a wealth of knowledge, direction, and tools for any person to effectively and efficiently solve any problem.

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Curriculum Associates Response
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This review made our day! You listed many wonderful examples that highlight our culture, teams, and processes. Our culture continues to grow and thrive thanks to our incredibly brilliant and mission-driven employees. Thanks for calling out our streamlined interview process. We’re dedicated to providing an exceptional interviewing experience with a goal to achieve best-in-class candidate satisfaction, regardless of hiring outcome. We appreciate you taking the time to share and are honored that you consider us a gold standard workplace! - Shrina
1.0
Mar 12, 2026

Death Spiral

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Pros

Historically, the organization attracted many thoughtful, intelligent, and mission-driven employees who were deeply committed to improving education. There were teams filled with people who genuinely cared about their work and put significant effort into doing things well. The collaborative spirit and dedication among colleagues was one of the strongest aspects of the culture. Many talented individuals contributed meaningfully to the company’s success over the years.

Cons

In recent years there has been a noticeable shift in the organization, particularly within marketing. Many experienced marketing professionals have either left, been laid off, or moved on to other opportunities, resulting in a loss of institutional knowledge and strategic expertise. At the same time, hiring priorities appear to have shifted toward candidates with classroom teaching backgrounds rather than experienced marketing practitioners. While educational perspective can be valuable, marketing functions benefit from deep expertise in the discipline, and the current balance appears to be creating challenges. There has also been a significant expansion of offshore operations, including the development of a large office in India and the migration of a number of roles across departments. Combined with ongoing turnover and restructuring, this has created a sense of instability internally and uncertainty about the long-term direction of teams.

2.0
Feb 28, 2026

Smoke and mirrors

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Pros

people on immediate teams good but not happy and product is good

Cons

Drastic culture change for the worse exec leadership not aligned no clear strategy esp when it comes to people Teams confused / fearful Communications siloed secrecy layoffs Favoritism obvious not same opportunity for all

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