8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORTPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2025

Strategic Education, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

2303 Dulles Station Boulevard

Herndon, VA 20171 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(703) 561-1600 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 21, 2025, Jerry Johnson informed Strategic Education, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board of Directors (“Board”), effective immediately. Mr. Johnson’s decision is a result of his desire to devote more time to other professional engagements, and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Johnson for his service.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.