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Lakeshore Learning Materials

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Not what it used to be - Planner Lakeshore Learning Materials Employee Review

1.0
6 Jan 2026
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Pros

Products are good quality but expensive

Cons

The culture at Lakeshore has changed a lot ever since Leonard Green took over, and it feels like the Kaplans have taken their hands off the company. What used to be a people first and supportive environment is now the opposite. Employee care is no longer a priority. Favoritism is obvious, and if you kiss up you get ahead. If you do not, you are ignored. Salaried employees are expected to work constant overtime with no respect for work life balance. It feels like you have to sell your soul just to keep up. People are unhappy and morale is very low across the company. Lakeshore used to feel like a family, but now employees feel replaceable and unheard. I recommend thinking carefully before joining unless real changes are made.

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Lakeshore Learning Materials Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and your concerns. This past year brought significant changes, and navigating those shifts while staying dedicated to educators and families required our teams to show up in new ways. It sounds like part of your experience was particularly challenging, and there is an opportunity for us to reflect on that. We’re committed to learning from all experiences and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. –Employee Experience Team

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Cons

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Lakeshore Learning Materials Response
3d
Thank you for taking the time to share this and welcome! We're really glad the interview experience felt warm, and that it set the right tone coming in. We hope that feeling only continues as you settle in. Excited to see where your journey here takes you. – Employee Experience Team
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