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Nate Davis
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"It is wonderful to work from home" (in 120 reviews)
"Even with the challenging work, the supervisors I have worked under understands the work/life balance and are very understanding" (in 25 reviews)
Cons
"maintaining work-life balance as a remote employee" (in 27 reviews)
"Upper management is more concerned about numbers than people" (in 28 reviews)
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"8th grade math virtual teacher"
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Great for at home work
Cons
None other than higher pay would be great
K12 2018-12-01 09:05 PST![K12 Logo]()
"Great experience"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at K12 full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
The salary and richness of the positions were wonderful. I also enjoyed great leadership and work relationships with colleagues.
Cons
Movement within the company was based on established clicks.
K12 2018-12-10 13:35 PSTHelpful (6)
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"It's OK."
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at K12 full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Telecommuting flexibility. Dedicated, highly educated, and deeply experienced co-workers--the most intelligent and best workforce you can imagine being a part of.
Cons
Heavy loss of institutional depth of knowledge during a couple-year period of bad corporate and management choices, resulting in significant layoffs, key roles being done away with, and continuation of a longstanding no-raises policy, how to get quality work done in current circumstances remains elusive. The daily struggle is against confusion amid failing and unreliable but essential tools. Compensation is, and has been for quite some time, below what it should be.
Advice to Management
New management in some areas, while well-meaning, personable, and possessing of a positive outlook, remains inexplicably ignorant of what it takes to really produce quality outcomes here. Snap out of your bubble.
K12 2018-12-06 03:20 PSTHelpful (2)
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"On the decline"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at K12 (More than 3 years)
Pros
I loved my time at K12, it was a wonderful experience, but the company has completely changed once the founders left the company.
Cons
The culture is non-existent, the product is shaky, management does not care about people, the company itself is not doing well. I would warn anyone thinking of taking a job with K12 in its current state, it would be like buying a ticket on the Titanic.
Advice to Management
Actually care about kids and education. Return to a place where quality people were hired and investment went to solid curriculum and product, rather than trying to plug the sinking ship.
K12 2018-11-29 11:48 PST![K12 Logo]()
"Student Centered"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at K12 full-time
Pros
Mission driven company committed to serving students and schools. Strong leadership; passionate people; improved culture and the work is fulfilling
Cons
Culture wasn't great, but is improving on a daily basis.
K12 2018-11-08 00:04 PST![K12 Logo]()
"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
great teammates, good for students
Cons
a big corporation, so sometimes there is gridlock
K12 2018-11-08 14:57 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Run or stay away from this company...."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at K12 full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
There are very few pros associated with this company and I struggle to think of any that can be noted. I used to believe in the mission of providing a solid on-line educational service but realized that corporate greed is truly the priority. There are a few co-workers with talent that remain which I attribute to being in a comfort zone and loathe looking for a new job which is part of the reason I have stayed.
Cons
I am pursuing other opportunities and do want others to know what to expect if you entertain pursuing a job at K12. I say "job" as I firmly believe "careers" no longer exist at K12. Pay raises are non-existent year-over-year, benefits are horrible, work/life balance does not exist, management truly does not care about staff, surveys are pushed for staff yearly but no results occur so most do not want to bother, those that do care and work hard end up doing the most while others surf the internet and leave early with management doing nothing to correct the issues. Upper management provides a very hostile environment for many which affect the staff in varying ways. Cost cutting via lay-offs, pushing vendors to the breaking point, and postponing needed hires are a huge priority even when the lack of staff affects the overall business. There are far better companies hiring these days that will treat you much better!
Advice to Management
I could provide some advice but I know management will not care enough to listen.
K12 2018-12-07 18:27 PSTHelpful (4)
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"Heading downhill"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at K12 full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Telecommuting, dedicated employees, work that matters
Cons
If you have a great leader it is a fabulous experience. Otherwise, it can be terrible.
Advice to Management
Be transparent in your hiring and firing practices. One day someone is fired and it isn't announced, thee person is just gone AND execs are putting their friends in high places. This new norm is poisoning the culture.
K12 2018-10-28 10:24 PDT![K12 Logo]()
"Intervention Specialist"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at K12 full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Excellent co-workers and administrators. Work from home.
Cons
Pay is less than a traditional school setting. However, the stress level was less and the safety concerns of a classroom were non-existent.
K12 2018-10-13 11:44 PDT![K12 Logo]()
"Amazing company to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at K12 full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Insight School of Washington has THE best special education administrator
Cons
A LOT of paperwork. More than you’ll ever have in brick and motor
K12 2018-10-07 14:06 PDT
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