Andover Public Schools, located in Andover, MA, serves 6,700 students. The district transitioned to a 1:1 environment and sought a solution to enhance access to digital learning resources, improve rostering, and streamline workflows for both students and staff.
After piloting Clever for nearly two years, Andover recognized the need for a more secure, efficient, and flexible solution to manage access to digital resources. Teachers and students struggled with limited access to files, and the previous solution did not offer the needed customization. The district needed a sustainable system to ensure individual-level access, file sharing across devices, and faster rostering without the hassle of password resets or complex processes.
Andover adopted ClassLink to address these challenges. With ClassLink’s single sign-on, users can access 84 applications and resources with one click. The district appreciated the ease of adding or assigning applications to user groups, and ClassLink's Roster Server allowed for secure, accurate, and quick roster updates using the IMS Global OneRoster® data standard. My Files offered round-the-clock access to network files, and seamless navigation between drives improved user workflows. The transition has reduced password resets and saved time for both teachers and administrators. ClassLink provided a centralized platform that improved overall access to learning resources and administrative oversight. According to Barbara Najarian, "ClassLink addressed our issues related to access, downsized the number of password reset inquiries, and gave us the tools to see how much our resources are actually being used."
I use ClassLink every single day. The analytics have shown us that we have people using ClassLink on the weekends! For that, I am thrilled.
