Kara Schlageter named Chief Information Security Officer at Discovery Education

Discovery Education appointed Kara Schlageter as its first Chief Information Security Officer, announced in April 2026; day-level precision has not been established from available coverage.

First-ever CISO appointments are their own signal: edtech platforms holding minors' data face mounting statutory obligations, and creating the seat is usually the board's answer to that exposure.

Discovery Education says Schlageter will lead its risk management, governance and information security strategy, guiding how each solution is built on secure-by-design principles. According to the release, her objective is to build and maintain K-12 teaching and learning solutions that are secure by design.

The company says Schlageter has more than 25 years of experience in large-scale transformation, enterprise risk and cybersecurity within complex, highly regulated environments.

According to the release, the intended impact is to strengthen the foundation for data practices and responsible AI innovation that safeguard students and educators, and to reinforce trust across schools, districts and partners.

Discovery Education is a provider of digital learning solutions, CDO Magazine reports in its coverage of the appointment. The company says educators use its offerings to deliver learning experiences across more than 100 countries and territories and in 45% of U.S. K-12 schools. According to the company, it provides solutions to teachers through partnerships with states, districts and trusted organizations.