Lakeshore Learning Materials
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Overview
Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the most innovative manufacturers of educational materials in the country. Specializing in top-quality products for the home and classroom, we are a thriving multichannel organization with a robust web business, multiple catalogs for early learning and elementary programs, 60 store locations, plus a sales force that is second to none. Thanks to the daily contributions of the amazing people on our team, Lakeshore has experienced continuous growth since the day it was founded in 1954.
The company sells teaching resources and classroom decor, including book bins, classroom labels, lesson plan books, pocket charts, borders, posters and bulletin board sets. It also offers classroom furniture such as chairs, tables, storage units and rugs, along with its Flex-Space flexible seating line, outdoor furniture, and infant and toddler furniture such as cribs, changing tables and cubbies. For preschool through elementary grades, Lakeshore carries learning centers, language and literacy materials, math manipulatives, science and STEM items, social studies resources, arts and crafts supplies, dramatic play products, musical instruments and active play equipment. Parents can also buy learning toys and gifts from the company, including building sets, games, science experiments and craft kits.
Although we’ve been serving teachers and parents for decades, we believe our best days are still to come—thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team. We are creative thinkers and problem solvers who continuously challenge ourselves to do our best work, roll up our sleeves to get the job done and persevere until we reach our goals. Over the last few decades, our people have helped us grow from a single retail store into an international business that continues to expand—moving us even closer to our goal of ensuring every teacher and student has access to the best learning materials possible. Because of our team’s passion and drive, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference in the world, we’d love to hear from you.
Funding rounds
Disclosed funding: $180M across 3 rounds. Latest: Debt Refinancing, 6 Mar 2025.
2 rounds have an undisclosed amount, not included in the total.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | Debt Refinancing | $180M |
Office locations
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Recent posts from the Lakeshore Learning Materials blog
- Our most popular Flex-Space seating solutions now come in forest green, navy blue and burgundy—all available to order!
Whether you’re refreshing a single classroom or outfitting larger environments, these new colors make it even easier to create engaging, coordinated spaces that match your vision. Explore our Flex-Space Signature Colors here.
- October is Head Start Awareness Month—join us in celebrating!
For more than 60 years, Head Start has helped build strong foundations for children’s success in school and beyond, developing their early learning skills and strengthening their families. At Lakeshore, we’re honored to support this invaluable work by providing Head Start programs with the materials, furniture and learning spaces they need.