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DUOL - Duolingo, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Shelton James H (Dir)

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Trade Summary

1 month ago, Shelton James H, serving as Dir at Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL), purchased 5,000 shares at $99.76 per share, for a total transaction value of $498,792.00. Following this transaction, Shelton James H now holds 9,632 shares of DUOL.

This purchase represents a 108.00% increase in Shelton James H's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Duolingo, Inc. operates in the TECHNOLOGY sector, specifically within the SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Shelton James H

Dir

James H. Shelton III (also known as Jim Shelton or Shelton James H) is a prominent education innovator and corporate director who joined the Board of Directors of Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) in October 2020 as an independent director.[[1]](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/duolingo-names-jim-shelton-to-board-of-directors-301147080.html)[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JAMES-SHELTON-A01O8J/) With over 30 years of experience in education, philanthropy, and social impact, Shelton has held leadership roles across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including managing a $3 billion education portfolio at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2003-2010) as Program Director, serving as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (2013-2015) under Arne Duncan, and acting as President of Education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (2016-2018).[[1]](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/duolingo-names-jim-shelton-to-board-of-directors-301147080.html)[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JAMES-SHELTON-A01O8J/)[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Shelton)[[4]](http://www.ed.gov/about/ed-organization/leadership-directory/biographies-of-former-senior-officials/james-h-shelton-iii-deputy-secretary--biography) Shelton co-founded LearnNow, Inc. in 1999 as President & COO (later acquired by Edison Schools), worked as a senior manager at McKinsey & Company advising on strategy and operations, and launched education businesses at Knowledge Universe, Inc.[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JAMES-SHELTON-A01O8J/)[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Shelton)[[4]](http://www.ed.gov/about/ed-organization/leadership-directory/biographies-of-former-senior-officials/james-h-shelton-iii-deputy-secretary--biography)[[5]](http://www.allgov.com/news/appointments-and-resignations/office-of-education-innovation-and-improvement-who-is-jim-shelton?news=841565) He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Morehouse College and master's degrees in business administration and education from Stanford University.[[4]](http://www.ed.gov/about/ed-organization/leadership-directory/biographies-of-former-senior-officials/james-h-shelton-iii-deputy-secretary--biography)[[5]](http://www.allgov.com/news/appointments-and-resignations/office-of-education-innovation-and-improvement-who-is-jim-shelton?news=841565) Currently, he serves as Chief Investment and Impact Officer (or CEO) at Blue Meridian Partners, Chairman of the Advisory Board at NMGF Management LLC, and holds directorships at organizations like My Brother's Keeper Alliance and the District of Columbia College Access Program.[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JAMES-SHELTON-A01O8J/)[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Shelton)

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Trade Price

$99.76

Quantity

5,000

Total Value

$498,792.00

Shares Owned

9,632

Trade Date

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

47 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - APPLICATION

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