Franklin Pierce Experiences Significant Gains in Efficiency and Usability

Franklin Pierce Schools, located in Tacoma, Washington, serves 8,000 students and employs 1,200 staff across 18 sites. The district sought to unify its growing collection of digital learning tools and resources, offering seamless access for students and teachers alike. Led by Chief Technology Officer Liza Klumpar, Franklin Pierce aimed to streamline operations and improve classroom efficiency through technology.  

With an increasing number of digital resources and applications, Franklin Pierce Schools needed a solution to reduce login barriers and optimize time in the classroom. The district faced frustration from teachers and students due to disorganized access points and inefficient processes. Leadership prioritized a single sign-on (SSO) platform that would unify digital tools, include robust rostering capabilities, and provide actionable usage analytics to make data-driven decisions about resource effectiveness.  

The district began with a soft rollout of ClassLink LaunchPad, branded as "DORA" (District Online Resources & Applications). With DORA, over 60 applications became accessible via single sign-on, while ClassLink My Files enabled access to the school network and OneDrive from any device or location. Younger students benefited from ClassLink QuickCard, a QR-based login system that significantly boosted device usage.

ClassLink Analytics empowered district leaders to monitor resource usage and identify which tools delivered value. With improved access and reduced login barriers, students and teachers gained more instructional time, while administrators leveraged data to make informed decisions. DORA has become an essential tool, with district leaders noting they “can’t live without it.”