You Don't Really Matter - Employee Prodigy Education Employee Review

2.0
5 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote-first work and good work-life balance.

Cons

Prodigy doesn’t seem to know how to run their business. Decisions are rushed, with little thought for long-term consequences or care for employees. This happens at every level of work, but the most recent example of this are the new year layoffs, where half the company was let go out of the blue without warning after the holidays because of leadership’s failed goals in 2025. Looking around at who is left here with me, there a people who lack critical skills and others who are not strong performers. Meanwhile, employees with 5-10 years of experience, deep knowledge of the company and systems, and a strong work ethic and mission alignment were let go. The perks and culture Prodigy advertises are only so they can say they treat employees well, but it’s all performative. It’s also hard to imagine a real focus on employees ever returning with most of the people operations team now gone as well. It’s sad to see a company that once felt fun and innovative turn into just another corporate machine. Leadership often talks about plans for the future and “exciting things” they’re going to do, but when those plans ultimately fail, it’s the employees who pay the price while senior leadership continues to profit. They just fired a ton of tenured talent and by doing so showed all their employees that their contributions ultimately don't matter. I really can’t see myself being here very much longer the way things are going.

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Prodigy Education Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We know that this past year, particularly with the recent restructuring, has been incredibly difficult for many people. This has been one of the toughest decisions in Prodigy’s history and we are deeply sorry it has come to this. Decisions that impact colleagues and friends are never taken lightly, and we understand the frustration and hurt that can follow. We fully recognize this decision - and especially the number of positions impacted - may have come as a shock. At the same time, we have consistently shared our financial results at our monthly All Hands meetings to demonstrate the challenges we were facing during 2025. Our goal has always been to operate transparently so employees understand both our progress and our risks. That said, we recognize that knowing the context doesn’t lessen the impact of change. The decision to reduce our team was not a reflection of individual contributions or commitment. It was a business decision made to ensure the long-term sustainability of Prodigy so we can continue delivering on our mission for students, parents, and teachers. We know that trust is built not just through communication, but through consistent action, and we are focused on strengthening alignment, clarity, and accountability as we move forward. Prodigy has always aimed to combine strong performance with a people-first culture. We remain committed to that standard and to learning from this chapter. We appreciate the time and energy you’ve invested over the past several years. If you would like to talk about your experience further, or ways we can improve, please do feel free to speak to your manager or a member of the People Operations team. This can even be done anonymously (via the Speak Up platform found in your Prodigy bookmarks) if you feel more comfortable.

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