Unlivable Wages - Special Education Teacher Stride Employee Review

2.0
Jul 7, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work (that's about it). I did enjoy my students very much.

Cons

Poor/unlivable teacher wages Extremely high student numbers * Unrealistic timeframe for graded assignments * Heavy workload and teaching schedules * Many non-instructional tasks (such as homeroom duties that would be done by a front office in a traditional brick-and-mortar school). * Enormous push to have a good passing rate-- priority is given to passing rates over student accountability and accurate grading * Counselors are given non-counseling duties so much so that they aren't available for true counseling services for students. * CEO is paid 4 million dollars a year while teachers are paid in the lower 40k range. * Poor, unreliable technology and equipment. Laptops are provided to teachers, but they are old and often crash throughout the school year. * Stingy travel and meal reimbursements that create hardships for already underpaid teachers when required to travel for work to assist in state testing. * Health benefits are unaffordable.

Explore other reviews about Stride

5.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life balance has never been better for me. I work with a great team and love my job.

Cons

I wish the policy for working outside the country had not changed, but this does not impact me personally.

avatar
Stride Response
1mo
We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had such a positive experience at Stride! Thank you for being part of our team and for sharing your perspective.
4.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and working from home. Safety at work. Great supportive environment for last few years.

Cons

Cost prohibitive testing travel expenses that are not immediately reimbursed. Required to leave home for 2 weeks. Sometimes policies are not enforced to keep funding for students that are not a good fit for online learning.

avatar
Stride Response
2w
Thanks for leaving a review! Feedback like this helps us see the big picture as we look for ways to improve.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All