About Us

We are a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning.

Unlocking the potential of each learner

Our vision is to empower every educator to engage their students with personalized learning experiences that enrich the unique ways they learn, teach and grow.

At McGraw Hill, we support the evolving needs of educators and learners with trusted, high-quality content and digital solutions that use data and learning science to help students progress toward their goals.

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We are proud to make an impact on the lives of learners around the world through innovation that improves outcomes and access to education for all.

Company History

At McGraw Hill, we believe the learning journey never ends. We are driven by our passion to create the highest quality, most accessible and affordable solutions for learners and educators around the world, from PreK through higher education, into professional and beyond.

Anna, as an elementary student, laughs as she walks to school with a parent

Anna, as a college student, smiling over her shoulder with McGraw Hill's digital program ALEKS visible on her laptop in the background

Anna, as a doctor-in-residence, reviewing information on her phone as she walks down a medical office hallway

2025

March McGraw Hill acquires Essaypop, an interactive, research-based writing solution for K-12.

2024

March McGraw Hill introduces ALEKS Adventure: a new AI-based math program for grades K-3.
August McGraw Hill announces new GenAI tools that provide personalized learning experiences for students and help educators more effectively support students from K-12 through higher education and beyond.
October McGraw Hill transitions from traditional textbook edition publishing cycle with new Evergreen™ Delivery Model.

2023

February McGraw Hill launches new eBook+ – McGraw Hill GO.
September McGraw Hill announces two new digital platforms, Access mobile app and First Aid Forward™, to help medical professionals and students easily access trusted content that evolves and updates as medicine changes.

2022

August McGraw Hill launches Sharpen, a mobile study app that delivers learning via a continuous content feed, bite-sized videos, swipeable study tools, and a personalized activity dashboard.
December McGraw Hill acquires Boards & Beyond, a provider of on-demand video libraries and comprehensive online resources for medical students.

2021

March McGraw Hill acquires Kidaptive, Inc., an adaptive and personalized learning company.
May McGraw Hill acquires Triad Interactive, developer of SIMnet online training platform.
July McGraw Hill sold to Platinum Equity.
November McGraw Hill acquires Achieve3000, a leader in differentiated instruction and learning acceleration.

2019

The Company's total digital billings (based on the last 12 months) were greater than 50% for the first time.

2018

McGraw Hill launches innovative textbook rental program, adding to affordable options available for college students.

2016

March McGraw Hill's sales of digital units in the higher education market overtakes print for the first time in company history.
September McGraw Hill acquires Redbird Learning, a leading digital personalized learning company.

2015

McGraw Hill begins offering digital materials via Inclusive Access, a course material affordability program that delivers digital learning resources to college students at a significantly reduced cost.

2013

January SmartBook™, the world's first adaptive e-book, launches.
March McGraw Hill’s education unit is sold to Apollo Global Management.
June McGraw Hill acquires personalized learning software company ALEKS Corporation.

2009

McGraw Hill Connect® launches; an all-digital teaching & learning platform for higher education -- reaching millions of learners within months.

2004

McGraw Hill’s AccessMedicine online platform of medical education resources launches in the US, going on to become a foundational resource in medical schools across the globe.

1989

McGraw Hill College Division introduces the first computerized publishing system (Create), allowing instructors to customize textbooks.

1988

The Book Company acquires the school and college division of Random House, Inc.

1917

The McGraw and Hill Companies merge to form the McGraw Hill Publishing Company, Inc.

1888

McGraw Hill was founded in 1888, when James H. McGraw, co-founder of McGraw Hill, purchased the American Journal of Railway Appliances.