K-12 student at home, using an Acer Spin Travelmate B3 for remote learning

Edsby

Leveraging data platforms for educational needs of K-12 students

Online learning accelerates with Azure

Founded by pioneers in online learning in 2010, Edsby builds on knowledge and expertise gained over 30 years of creating award-winning educational software for teachers, students, parents, and administrators. The team behind Edsby also developed FirstClass, a 1990’s-era messaging and collaboration product still in use today by some of the world’s largest school districts. Edsby’s vision leverages the latest technology to create an immersive and engaging data platform focused on satisfying the educational needs of kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) students.

Over five million students enrolled in K-12 school programs in 2015/2016, continuing an upward trend since 2011/2012.*

Empowering educators

The sudden appearance of COVID-19 dialed up the Canadian demand for online learning and Edsby was ready to answer the call. Powered by Microsoft Azure and integrating with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, Edsby navigates the regional policies, terms, standards, and specific data requirements of every client.

By partnering with Microsoft, Edsby’s powerful platform provides a single learning space for all K-12 students, accessible online from any device, including the Xbox. A cost-effective solution, Edsby’s platform helps district customers save on generating physical materials. Its role-based learning analytics, driven by the user’s existing record-keeping system, delivers real-time insight into student achievement and risk factors. Their integration with OneNote Class Notebook, Outlook, Azure Active Directory and other Microsoft Office apps helps to onboard students quickly and easily.

Getting high grades

Edsby garners high ratings and rave reviews from its nearly two million paid users and a well-deserved stellar reputation for client retention since 2011. Independent review sites honour Edsby with high praise. One recent review from an “edtech” thought leadership group described Edsby as “simple and powerful” and “first-rate.” A recipient of 58 awards and distinctions, Edsby earned an average of eight awards each year since 2015.

How do they do it? Edsby’s range of tools, easy-tounderstand interface, comprehensive data collection, and bullseye focus on K-12 students win them accolades year after year. Above all, they have successfully mastered the ability to engage students, parents, and teachers in a personalized and secure learning experience.

“Edsby was selected as the national electronic student records system for the country of New Zealand. The Edsby digital learning platform is making a large impact in Microsoft Azure consumption, Microsoft 365 activations, and Power BI visibility while helping transform K-12 education in areas around the world.”

- John Myers, Co-Founder & CEO, Edsby