Clever Partners with EdTech Index to Elevate Safety and Quality in Educational Technology

Clever Enhances School Digital Safety with EdTech Index Partnership

Clever, a global leader in secure digital learning, has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with the EdTech Index, marking a significant step forward in the realm of educational technology. This collaboration aims to enhance the experience of over 110,000 schools by providing crucial quality indicators for educational tools used within their systems.

The EdTech Index, powered by the Learning Technology Directory of ISTE+ASCD, serves as a comprehensive resource for educators, offering visibility into high-quality edtech solutions. Thanks to this innovative partnership, school administrators can now easily access trusted, third-party quality certifications and standards directly within Clever’s platform. This integration empowers schools to make informed decisions about the educational applications they choose to use.

Addressing the Challenges Facing Schools

As educational leaders grapple with an increasing array of edtech solutions, the pressure to ensure student data privacy and safety has never been greater. The rise in cybersecurity threats, combined with a market flooded with AI-powered tools, presents unique challenges for school districts. According to a recent report by Clever, nearly half (45%) of school administrators struggle to protect students from online threats, while an alarming 61% highlight broader cybersecurity concerns as a significant identity management obstacle.

The Clever platform’s new feature which showcases quality indicators during the application approval process is not just timely but necessary. Administrators will now be able to evaluate safety, usability, and interoperability of tools with concrete evidence at their fingertips. This empowers them to ensure that all connected applications meet high standards for student safety and effective integration.

The Future of EdTech with New Quality Indicators

In implementing these quality indicators, Clever is taking a stance to raise the bar in educational technology. Jamie Reffell, Chief Product Officer at Clever, stated, “School organizations trust Clever to help them manage access in a secure and responsible way. By spotlighting trusted quality indicators from reputable education organizations like CoSN, SETDA, and ISTE, we provide the frameworks that school leaders can rely on.”

This initiative not only facilitates smoother administrative processes but also enhances collaboration between edtech providers and schools, as vendors can now illustrate their adherence to quality practices to potential partners.

Through this partnership, Clever is dedicated to creating a safer digital learning environment while also enhancing the usability of educational technologies. This is particularly crucial amidst the rapid expansion of AI and the increasing threats to cybersecurity that are currently prevalent in educational contexts.

Importantly, this feature will be made available at no additional cost to schools or application partners, ensuring that all educational institutions can benefit from these advancements without bearing extra financial burdens.

As Clever continues to expand its partnerships with industry leaders, including ISTE+ASCD, it reinforces its commitment to supporting the data privacy, interoperability, and AI standards that educational technology leaders prioritize.

For more information regarding Clever’s initiatives in promoting secure and qualitative digital learning experiences, visit clever.com.

About Clever

Clever’s mission is to link every student to an expansive array of learning opportunities. With over 77% of U.S. K–12 schools utilizing its services, Clever stands as a crucial identity management platform designed to facilitate secure digital learning experiences. With various layers of security measures, Clever is committed to protecting school access and identities for all stakeholders, including staff, teachers, and students. As a subsidiary of Kahoot!, Clever is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and operates to improve education through effective technological solutions.