Education technology often struggles when students cannot log in or when districts juggle scattered accounts and unsecured data. Clever solves this with one secure digital identity for every member of a school community. It now supports over 27 million monthly logins across 110,000 schools worldwide, including 95 of the 100 largest U.S. districts. With 77% of U.S. K-12 schools and more than 1,150 application partners onboard, Clever has become one of the most widely adopted platforms for secure, seamless access to digital learning.
Clever’s rostering engine sits at the heart of the platform, turning what used to be a manual, error-prone chore into a hands-off, real-time service. Once a district links its Student Information System, new students appear, grads disappear, and class moves are reflected instantly across every connected app. No spreadsheets and no late-night CSV uploads are required. Administrators stay in control, deciding exactly which grades, classes, or individual users each application can see, so only the data that truly matters ever leaves the district, and cybersecurity risk stays low.
Because the system is built on the open 1EdTech OneRoster® standard, it works with virtually any SIS right out of the box. The numbers tell the story: schools around the world count on Clever’s automated rostering to cut busywork, prevent data mismatches, and keep learning tools secure. That confidence shows up in rollout speed too, as 61% of new applications go live on the very day they are connected, making Clever one of the quickest and most reliable ways to launch digital curriculum.
Logging in with Clever is as easy as it should be. One set of credentials opens a personal portal that shows each user only the apps they need, such as math games for second graders, gradebooks for teachers, and payroll for staff, all in one secure place. The experience is identical on Chromebooks, iPads, Windows, or Android devices, and teachers can create class pages so students never hunt for the right link.
Younger learners skip passwords altogether with Clever Badges. These QR codes unlock devices and apps in seconds for more than four million K-3 students, returning about 200,000 instructional hours to classrooms in the 2022–23 school year. Districts can add a six-digit PIN for extra security, void or reissue badges annually, and oversee everything from a single dashboard. Fewer headaches, more learning, and peace of mind for everyone.
Safeguarding student information is at the core of everything we do, and informs our product design for system operations and day-to-day decisions. — Trish Sparks, CEO
Clever puts security front and center. Data is encrypted, access is controlled by strict roles, and multi-factor authentication covers everyone with classroom-friendly options. Classroom MFA adds a second layer of protection to Clever, Google Workspace, Chromebooks, and Entra ID, all without requiring students or staff to carry extra devices. Districts set reauthentication rules, mark trusted networks, and manage everything from one clear dashboard, meeting insurance standards while staying simple for students and staff.
The platform also turns logins into insight. Clever turns raw login data into a simple, living dashboard. Leaders can see at a glance which apps students love, which ones gather dust, and how usage varies by campus, grade, or even by student. A small, easy-to-install browser extension fills in the gaps by tracking app use that happens outside the portal, giving schools a full and accurate view. The dashboards and exportable reports are free, giving decision-makers the facts they need to act instead of chasing numbers.
Digital identity management is just as seamless. Clever IDM takes over the routine tasks of creating, updating, and archiving accounts in Google, Active Directory, and Entra ID. Each night, it syncs with the Student Information System and HR files, so new students appear, graduates are removed, and staff roles stay up to date without a single spreadsheet. Audit logs show every change, and built-in password tools end the endless reset tickets. With accounts set up automatically, IT teams can relax, mistakes go down, and every classroom is ready to learn the moment the school year begins.
In short, Clever keeps every system in sync, leaving educators free to focus on teaching and learning. As the exclusive rostering partner for Google Classroom in the United States and Canada, it pulls class data from any SIS and builds courses automatically, so rosters stay accurate all term. Districts that use other learning platforms switch on Clever LMS Connect to flow grades and assignments into Canvas or Schoology just as smoothly. Teachers curious about new tools explore Clever Library, a safe sandbox where fresh apps spin up with instant, rostered accounts. Everything works quietly in the background, leaving educators free to teach instead of troubleshooting.
Real classrooms feel the difference. Prince William County Schools in Virginia, with 90,000 students, swapped dozens of teacher-managed logins for one secure Clever system, giving everyone consistent access. In Texas, Ysleta Independent School District linked Clever to Google Classroom for 2,800 teachers, so every course was ready on day one and thousands of staff hours shifted back to instruction.
That efficiency comes from scale. More than 1,150 application providers, including 895 named partners, integrate through a single rollout. Developers connect once to work with any SIS, and districts launch new tools knowing logins will succeed the first time. Schools that want a full package choose Clever Complete, which bundles rostering, single sign-on, and LMS integrations.
Privacy sits at the core. Districts keep full ownership of their student data. Any information that leaves the system is shared strictly for learning, then shielded by careful data-minimization rules, thorough audit logs, and strong encryption. This forward-looking approach keeps schools comfortably ahead of state and federal privacy requirements. The Classroom of the Future Report 2025 tracks emerging trends, and a focus on inclusion weaves equitable access into both culture and code. Partnerships like Clever and Kahoot give classrooms worldwide trusted tools within the same secure identity framework.
With identity, access, rostering, interoperability, analytics, and security in one place, Clever powers learning from day one. Students log in instantly, teachers stay on task, administrators manage data confidently, and IT teams save time while strengthening protection. Widespread adoption across the United States and beyond shows that Clever removes obstacles rather than adding complexity, making it one of the most innovative edtech companies to watch in 2025 that is shaping the future of learning.