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About Kendall Hunt K-12

Meeting Educators Where They Are

 

Education is constantly evolving, and every teacher, school, and district has different needs. At Kendall Hunt K-12, we believe educational resources should be flexible enough to meet those needs.

Educators and students learning together

For more than 80 years, Kendall Hunt has been committed to developing and delivering high quality educational materials that support educators and help students learn. What began as a small publishing company in 1944 has grown into an independent, family owned publisher serving educators and learners across the country.

While education has changed significantly over the decades, our commitment to the people we serve has remained at the heart of who we are.

Built Around Educators

Resources That Work for the Way You Teach

Today, we continue that tradition by bringing together exceptional curriculum, innovative resources, and personalized customer service to help educators find solutions that work for them.

Whether you need a comprehensive curriculum, supplemental materials, professional learning resources, or digital tools, we meet you where you are. That might mean a traditional print resource, a fully digital solution, or a combination of both.

More Choice. More Flexibility.

Our goal is not to define one way of teaching or learning. It is to provide the materials, flexibility, and support educators need to make the best choices for their students.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Programs designed to support educators and students across a wide range of learning needs.

Print and Digital

Choose traditional print resources, digital solutions, or a combination that fits your classroom.

Personalized Support

Personal service and support to help schools and districts find solutions that work for them.

 

Our Story

Kendall Hunt's story began in 1944, when William C. Brown purchased his first 26 college publishing accounts. From those beginnings, the company grew from a small publishing operation into a national publisher and, eventually, Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.

Over the decades, Kendall Hunt has continued to grow and evolve alongside education. We have expanded from traditional print publishing into digital learning, innovative curriculum, and collaborative publishing partnerships, while remaining family owned.

Today, Kendall Hunt serves both higher education and K-12 markets, combining decades of publishing experience with innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to giving educators more choices.

 
 
1944
William C. Brown purchases his first 26 college publishing accounts.
 
1949
The company purchases printing presses and becomes self sufficient.
 
1961
The company expands into both local and national publishing.
 
1983
Mark Falb becomes President and CEO of William C. Brown Companies.
 
1990
William C. Brown Companies is named Publisher of the Year.
 
1992
W.C. Brown & Company is sold to Times Mirror Corporation as the publishing industry undergoes major consolidation.
 
1994
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company becomes a stand alone company and the only remaining William C. Brown company under Brown family ownership.
 
2006
Chad Chandlee becomes President and COO of Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
 
2016
Kendall Hunt acquires RCL Benziger, expanding its K-12 offerings in religious education.
 
2019
Kendall Hunt celebrates 75 years and expands K-12 partnerships with Illustrative Mathematics and OpenSciEd.
 

A Different Kind of Publisher

What sets Kendall Hunt apart is our focus on the people behind education.

We Listen

We listen to teachers and learn from their experiences.

We Collaborate

We work with schools, districts, experts, and educational organizations.

We Adapt

We continue to evolve alongside the needs of education.

We Support

We provide personal support to help turn resources into solutions.

Our K-12 portfolio spans mathematics, science, gifted education, mental health literacy, religious education, and other specialized areas of learning. It includes resources developed by Kendall Hunt as well as programs created through relationships with leading organizations.

Organizations We have Worked With

Bringing Great Ideas to More Educators

Our publishing partners bring the vision and expertise behind their programs. Kendall Hunt brings decades of publishing experience, distribution, technology, and customer support to help make those resources available to more educators.

We also collaborate with schools and districts to develop and publish materials that address their unique needs.

These collaborations allow us to expand our offerings while staying true to what has always made Kendall Hunt different: listening to educators and finding ways to meet their needs.

Explore Our Publishing Partners