Ahead of summer break, we’re delivering powerful new tools, most of which come at no additional cost, designed specifically for digital education and IT administrators who need more control over their systems and data.

Today, school IT administrators face increasing pressure to strengthen security practices while supporting diverse access needs across their school communities and minimizing costs, of course. As schools wrap up the academic year and prepare for summer projects, we’re excited to introduce our latest release showcase for early Summer 2025 鈥� a comprehensive suite of enhancements designed to put IT admins firmly in the driver’s seat.

Control access, simply

The theme of this release is “Control access, simply” 鈥� because we understand that K-12 administrators need powerful tools that simplify their jobs without adding complexity. 国产精品 puts IT admins in control with tools purpose-built for educational settings that will help restrict permissions, facilitate account switching, provide thorough system access visibility, and support secure, automated onboarding for new students and staff.

New tools for a more secure digital school environment

Our latest product release release delivers several key enhancements to help you manage and secure your digital environment:

Granular control for staff access permissions

IT administrators can now create custom roles with precisely defined permissions, including new capabilities for sharing by app. This granular control ensures the right staff members have access to exactly what they need 鈥� no more, no less. With admin sync functionality, you can streamline permissions management even as staff roles change throughout the year.

Role-based access control (RBAC) enables you to:

• Create custom roles tailored to your district’s specific needs. You may want to let your IT team manage syncs and password settings, while your curriculum team manages apps and Analytics.
• Control access with 鈥渕anage by app鈥� permissions鈥� a highly requested feature!
• Reduce security risks through the principle of least privilege
• Simplify onboarding and role transitions

Role-based access control is available for free to all 国产精品 customers today. Admin sync is in early access and planned to be released this summer. Reach out to our support team to be part of early access.

Securely switch between 国产精品 accounts (or roles)

For staff members who wear multiple hats in your school organization, our new seamless multi-role account switching makes it easy to move between different roles without compromising security and without the extra clicks. No more time wasted navigating between accounts 鈥� users can now switch between their authorized roles with just two clicks.

Multi-role switching will be available this summer.

Provide secure access for substitute roles

With teacher shortages affecting schools in the US and many other countries, ensuring continuity of digital learning when teachers are absent is more important than ever. Our Substitute Access feature provides secure, temporary access for substitute teachers, helping maintain instructional continuity without compromising your security standards.

Substitute Access is available for free to all 国产精品 customers today. Learn more.听

Streamline account setup with secure onboarding

国产精品 IDM now offers secure account claiming functionality via email notifications, unique URLs or through the login page, streamlining the account setup process while maintaining strong security standards. Combined with our new comprehensive secure password management suite, these tools help you thoughtfully manage identities and passwords for school settings with less administrative overhead. This means: more time back for you to focus on important projects and even more secure accounts.

Account claiming is available in 国产精品 IDM today with a paid subscription and included for free with 国产精品 Passwords. To get started with 国产精品 IDM, contact us.

What鈥檚 next? Improved experiences for Apple users and Admin Dashboard

Coming soon: Streamline student logins on Apple iOS

We鈥檙e building a new and improved Apple iOS 国产精品 app that will streamline the login experience for students, keeping them logged in across 国产精品, the iOS app, and other applications. Seamless learning on iPads, unlocked!

Early access is available now. Sign up to see if your school or district qualifies.

Coming this Fall 2025: Security alerts in a revamped admin dashboard

Later this fall, we’re excited to share that the District Admin Dashboard home page will be revamped and revitalized to give you more tools at your fingertips to (you guessed it) control access and improve security! The new updates will make troubleshooting even easier and give you warnings about potential cybersecurity concerns. Updates will include:

• Enhanced search capabilities 
• Improved data sync status visibility
• Prominent new security alerts 

The look and feel of your usual home page will be evolving while providing you with more tools to do your job and get the info you need – get ready! 

Maximizing value in budget-conscious times

We understand that schools around the world are facing tighter budgets and increasing demands on protecting data and proactively managing cyberthreats. That’s why most of these enhancements come at no additional cost to existing 国产精品 customers. In a time when every dollar counts, we’re committed to helping you maximize the value of your existing investment.

As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and staffing challenges persist, these tools deliver the security, control, and efficiency that K-12 IT administrators need. With 国产精品’s latest release, you can strengthen your security posture without adding complexity or costs.

How to learn more

Ready to explore how these new features can help your district? Join us for an upcoming webinar or contact a specialist:

• On demand: The Evolution of Identity and Access: 6 Months of Innovation + What’s Next –
• June: ISTELive 2025 (June 29 – July 2) come by our booth #1536 in San Antonio, TX to see the latest 国产精品 has to offer and grab a classic 国产精品 T-shirt! 
• July: Back to School Preparation with 国产精品 (Thursday, July 17 at 10am PST/1pm EST) –

For more information about 国产精品’s ongoing commitment to K-12 security and identity management, check out our 2025 Product Vision and Roadmap.

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Student data is at risk without a unified, collaborative approach 

have faced cyberattacks in the past five years, underscoring the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect student data privacy. At the same time, due to edtech adoption at an all-time high, decisions on how to implement technology vary by school. Research by the UK Department for Education shows that of teachers are guided by school policy and make independent decisions, while 15% make autonomous decisions because there is no policy. Ultimately, no matter how well-intentioned, when educators make independent decisions on what edtech to use, it鈥檚 more difficult to know how much data is shared or where it鈥檚 going, leading to more security risks.

To strengthen student data privacy, cybersecurity must be a shared responsibility embraced at every level 鈥� from teachers selecting digital tools to leadership establishing clear data policies. While 96% of IT administrators view cybersecurity as a collaborative effort, only 17% feel their current strategies truly reflect this unified approach. Bridging this gap means aligning teacher autonomy with institutional safeguards, creating a culture where innovation and security work hand in hand.

How UK schools can bridge gaps to protect students

advises schools to establish processes for controlling and securing user accounts, including protecting user data. Proactively tracking how technology is used at both the school and trust levels can help uncover vulnerabilities before they escalate into threats. Using data effectively allows schools to make strategic decisions and manage risks.  Key strategies include:

1. Building a comprehensive catalogue of edtech tools to gain full visibility of the technologies in use. This data can help with building awareness of edtech usage across leadership teams. .
2. Evaluating the security practices of edtech vendors to ensure they meet data protection standards. Learn more about evaluating vendors.
3. Developing a clear plan to safeguard student access to applications, ensuring secure and streamlined entry points. Download this blueprint for foundational cybersecurity best practices.

View edtech data in one place with 国产精品 

If you need visibility into what edtech is used, 国产精品鈥檚 Edtech Analytics can help you automate that process. With your edtech data all in one place, you鈥檒l be more equipped to make strategic decisions about security practices and safeguard student access. Preview Edtech Analytics or for a live demo!

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The challenge: Students struggle to safely login and learn when typing usernames and passwords

The IT department at Tyne Coast Academy Trust has been centralizing IT over the past few years and simplifying access was a key need across their schools. They found primary students lose up to 10 minutes per class trying to type their usernames and passwords into Chromebooks. Students used simple, easy passwords to ease the login barrier, which didn鈥檛 meet best practices for strong, secure passwords. Steve Downing, the Director of IT and Learning Services, wanted a solution that would save classroom time while keeping account access secure.

The solution: Integration with Salamander Soft powers up-to-date SSO with 国产精品 Badges

To address the challenge, Steve compared potential solutions and selected 国产精品 Badges, a secure physical passcode resembling a QR code. Tyne Coast chose 国产精品 because automated syncs, especially for when new students joined the trust, aligned the most with their centralization goals. C-Learning, Tyne Coast鈥檚 reseller partner, recommended 国产精品 as an ideal solution due to automated integrations with major MISes like Salamander Soft and Arbor. 国产精品鈥檚 direct integration with Salamander Soft enabled automatic account creation for new students at Tyne Coast so they could access devices and edtech applications via 国产精品 Badges the next day. 

国产精品 Badges help us save a massive amount of learning time – up to 10 minutes per class every day throughout the academic year.

Steve Downing

Director of IT and Learning Services, Tyne Coast Academy Trust

The impact: Students immediately jump into learning, eliminating login tickets

Steve鈥檚 implementation of 国产精品 Badges completely eliminated login-related tickets and reduced incoming IT support tickets by half. Steve launched a pilot of 国产精品 Badges in one classroom, and teachers鈥� overwhelmingly positive feedback spread across the trust. Now, two academies and 700 primary students use 国产精品 Badges with the plan to implement it across the other three academies. Furthermore, Steve was able to create secure, complex passwords for all students, ensuring compliance with Department for Education standards and satisfying the requirements of their UK cyberinsurance provider, RPA.

On the first day of school, a student will receive a 国产精品 Badge and that鈥檚 all they鈥檒l need. No usernames or passwords, which has been great. Plus, we haven’t had anyone querying, 鈥楬ow do I get little Jimmy logged on?

Steve Downing

Director of IT and Learning Services, Tyne Coast Academy Trust

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It鈥檚 not just about picking a product; it’s about finding a pathway to success for every student and teacher. Knowing how crucial this decision is, we鈥檝e done some of the legwork for you. 

In this article, we鈥檝e explored the market and identified the best alternatives to Wonde. Our guide is designed to help you find a partner that feels just right for your school(s).

1. 国产精品

国产精品 is recognized as the leading alternative to Wonde, expertly designed to simplify digital learning by seamlessly connecting data and applications in a secure, user-friendly interface. 

Designed with the needs of teachers and students at heart, this innovative platform goes beyond connecting all your edtech鈥攊t鈥檚 your partner in enhancing your digital learning experiences.

Unlike Wonde, which primarily provides a direct link to school data through Management Information Systems (MIS), 国产精品 seamlessly integrates with your school network鈥檚 MIS and Learning Management System (LMS). 

This allows administrators and educators to fully utilize both systems while enriching them with 国产精品鈥檚 comprehensive layered security tools.

Plus, schools can make data-driven decisions with 国产精品 Analytics. 国产精品 can see all edtech data in one place to inform purchasing, training, and strategic decisions.

With an impressive track record鈥�over 100,000 schools worldwide to manage their educational apps and data securely鈥敼� is proven to be the optimal choice for modern educational needs.

By implementing 国产精品, schools gain:

• A Digital Classroom: 国产精品 connects the essential tools and data schools depend on, enhancing digital learning experiences for everyone involved. We鈥檙e committed to advancing educational outcomes with user-friendly technology that reaches every student.
• Seamless Interoperability: The platform is built to work effortlessly with a broad network of edtech partners, making it easier to rollout applications and drive usage with easy, secure access. 
• Layered Security: 国产精品 integrates identity and security solutions that enhance that makes your access simpler and safer, ensuring your school鈥檚 data is protected while freeing up your time to focus on education.

With this multi-layered approach, everyone within the school community can confidently use 国产精品 to easily and safely access the necessary resources and technology. Plus, 国产精品’s user-friendly design ensures that all users鈥攆rom kindergartners to seasoned teachers鈥攃an maximize their educational experiences. It’s this combination of intuitive navigation and robust features that makes 国产精品 the best solution for schools looking to enhance learning outcomes and streamline operations. 

Key features

• 国产精品 Badges: With a flash of a 国产精品 Badge, an encrypted, physical passcode that looks like a QR code, students get instant access to their Chromebook or Windows device and applications. Over 3 billion secure SSO logins into devices and applications to date.

• The 国产精品 Portal: This centralized portal allows students and teachers to seamlessly access all required educational tools on any device with a single login.

• Secure Sync Rostering: This feature streamlines the management of digital classrooms and reduces administrative overhead by automating data synchronization and minimizing errors.

• 国产精品 Analytics and Reporting: With all your edtech running through a centralized system, you鈥檒l be able to gain valuable insights into student performance and engagement through advanced data analysis tools.

• 国产精品 IDM (Identity Management): This add-on capability automates the entire account lifecycle鈥攆rom creation to archiving鈥攚hile boosting security and compliance by managing user identities across various educational platforms efficiently.

• Classroom MFA (multi-factor authentication): This enhanced feature requires additional verification steps before access is granted, ensuring that only authorized users can engage with the classroom’s digital resources. This additional layer of security helps protect sensitive information and maintain a secure educational environment.

Pros

• Extensive support and resources are available, helping schools maximize the use of digital tools effectively.
• Addresses various aspects of classroom management, from rostering to detailed analytics.
• Multi-factor authentication and rigorous identity management protect sensitive information.
• 国产精品 has a commitment to transparency in data privacy and security policies ensures that schools understand exactly how their information is managed and grants administrators granular control over data sharing.

With its advanced security features, extensive app integration, and valuable analytics to support educational institutions, 国产精品 offers a versatile solution that really helps to enhance learning experiences. To unlock the full potential of 国产精品 for your educational institution, today.

Pricing

国产精品 provides flexible pricing plans tailored to the needs of educational institutions. Request a quote for today. 

2.

Wonde is a notable player in the field of educational technology, providing schools with an effective solution for managing student data through integration with Management Information Systems (MIS). 

By creating a secure connection between a school’s MIS and various educational apps, the platform facilitates a seamless exchange of student information, ensuring that data is both accessible and protected.

Key features

• Secure Data Integration: Connects securely with MIS to synchronize student data across platforms.
• Automated Data Transfers: Automates the transfer of data to reduce manual entry and increase accuracy.
• User Management: Allows administrators to control access and permissions within the system.
• Audit Trails: Provides comprehensive activity visibility and compliance tracking.

Pros

• Broadly supports various educational applications.
• Supports effective strategic planning for schools and education systems.
• Offers comprehensive security measures and compliance processes to protect sensitive school data.

Pricing

Wonde offers customizable pricing plans designed to accommodate the varying needs of educational institutions.

3.

ClassLink is another cloud-based alternative that serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to access all their digital tools and content from one secure location.

The platform works by integrating with a school’s existing systems and directories, such as Active Directory or Google Workspace. Once connected, ClassLink provides a personalized dashboard for each user where they can access the applications, files, and resources they are assigned.

Key features

• Single Sign-On (SSO): One login for access to all educational resources.
• Roster Server: Automatically syncs user data across applications.
• Analytics: Tracks usage patterns to help optimize resource allocation.
• Mobile Application: This allows each user to check their progress or access resources on the go.

Pros

• A user-friendly interface makes adoption easier and reduces learning curves.
• Integrates with a wide range of educational tools and platforms.
• Robust analytics and reporting capabilities.

Pricing

ClassLink provides tiered pricing plans tailored to different school sizes and needs. Options range from a Starter Plan with essential features for smaller schools to a Premium Plan that offers advanced functionalities and customization. 

4. COOL by Cloudwise

COOL is an all-in-one online education platform designed to streamline and enhance the digital learning experience for students, teachers, and IT administrators. 

Like the other platforms on this list, it offers a user-friendly dashboard that integrates educational apps, tools, and resources into a centralized hub, accessible with a single login. 

While its marketed to integrate with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments, it can still integrate with classroom management systems and student information systems (SIS)

Key features

• Customizable Dashboards: Allows schools to tailor the interface and functionality to their specific needs.
• Advanced Reporting Tools: Offers detailed insights into usage and engagement metrics.
• Cool Sync: Automatically adds and removes students from the platform based on your school鈥檚 SIS data.
• Easy Login Options: Includes picture passwords and QR codes to simplify student access.

Pros

• Its customization capabilities make it an appealing choice for schools that prioritize flexibility and ease of use in their digital platforms.
• Real-time learning monitoring and screen sharing capabilities.
• Provides secure testing environments.

Pricing

COOL by Cloudwise offers flexible pricing plans that can be customized based on the specific needs and size of the institution. They offer a 60-day free trial.

5.

WizKids excels as another viable Wonde alternative. Like Wonde, WizKids syncs data with your school鈥檚 MIS, providing a platform where educational content, tools, and resources are easily accessible to both students and teachers.

Unlike other platforms on this list, WiKids automatically synchronizes school data every few hours, ensuring that all users have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Key features

• Cloud-Based Synchronization: Ensures real-time data accuracy across educational platforms.
• Personalized Learning Tools: Customizes educational experiences to individual student needs.
• Dedicated Support: Access to expert technical support and a Customer Success Manager.
• Real-Time Analytics: Tools for tracking student progress and performance.

Pros

• Adaptable to schools of any size and educational level.
• Interactive features keep students interested and involved.
• Reduces the workload on school staff through automation.

Pricing

WizKids offers scalable pricing plans that vary depending on the number of users and the specific features required. They also offer a 30-day free trial to their Classroom Manager. 

6.

This UK-based data management solution gives secure and controlled access to school MIS data using an on-demand API. They offer a suite of tools including Xporter and XVault, which help schools manage and utilize their data efficiently.

What makes this platform stand out is its compatibility with numerous MIS systems, its secure data handling practices, and its ability to provide real-time data access through XoD; however, they currently seem designed to cater to UK schools specifically. 

Key features

• Secure Data Transfer: Ensures safe transmission of data between school MIS and third-party applications.
• Wide MIS Compatibility: Supports all major UK MIS systems.
• GDPR Compliance: Fully compliant with data protection regulations, ensuring user data is handled securely.
• Data Integration and Aggregation: Creates a searchable database from data.

Pros

• Suitable for small, medium, and large schools, and can grow with the organization.
• Adheres to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards, providing high levels of data security.
• Offers a responsive and secure API for real-time data sharing.

Pricing

Detailed pricing information is available upon request, allowing schools to choose options that best fit their needs and budget.

Looking for a Wonde alternative? 

If you’re exploring alternatives to Wonde for your school’s digital learning and data management needs, 国产精品 is one of the best choices available.

Trusted by over 100,000 schools, 国产精品 offers a comprehensive and secure platform that enhances the educational experience by seamlessly integrating with existing systems and providing a range of robust tools aimed at improving student and teacher engagement.

Find out why 97 of the largest 100 K-12 public school districts in the United States have relied on 国产精品 for their data management needs. 

Discover the benefits of 国产精品 and today!

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The challenge: Manual, isolated processes made it challenging to measure impact

Ottawa Catholic School Board, serving 48,000 students across 89 schools, sought to improve its data integration and analysis processes. Ottawa Catholic developed a purchasing process that connects curriculum and IT teams. It would take two days to create edtech accounts using custom scripts, resulting in students getting delayed access to new applications. It was a challenge for curriculum teams to understand how students and teachers were using online tools. Geoff Edwards, Superintendent of Learning Technologies, knew that easy access and centralized data insights on edtech were critical to successfully supporting schools.

The solution: Automated rostering and SSO in one place simplifies access and edtech management

Ottawa Catholic implemented 国产精品 to save time with automated rostering and one place for edtech analytics.  By having all their edtech integrations in 国产精品, the board can easily track login usage across their applications. Now, when Ottawa Catholic considers working with a partner, they ask them if they integrate with 国产精品 to automate account creation right from their SIS rather than manual scripts or .CSVs. Teachers also save time getting students logged into devices and accessing applications. The youngest students students simply flash the 国产精品 Badge, a physical passcode that looks like a QR code, in front of the computer camera and they are instantly logged in. 国产精品 Analytics provides the board with live, continuous metrics of students logging into resources, regardless of whether they are on 国产精品 or not.

When we get a new piece of software and they鈥檙e integrated with 国产精品, the integration is much easier. We don鈥檛 have nearly as much work to do and we鈥檙e sure that the SSO is going to happen as well.

Robert Long

Coordinator, Learning Technologies, Ottawa Catholic School Board

The impact: Ottawa Catholic gains two business days with automation and more data insights to support schools

The Learning Technologies team relies on 国产精品 to support their schools and streamline technology tasks. Automated rostering is simple and easy to use, saving them up to two business days so they can focus on other areas supporting schools. The team also uses insights to make data-informed decisions and better support their 48,000 students.  Plus, access to school-level data makes it even easier to have a data-informed conversation with school leaders. Ottawa鈥檚 partnership with 国产精品 provides one central place to manage technology and access data insights that help make the most out of their edtech investments.

It鈥檚 important to bring the data to a principal and share how well the school has integrated technology. On the other hand, it鈥檚 also important to ask principals what support they need to integrate more technology into classrooms. They might be missing out on a great opportunity when we have data that shows other schools are using it every day.”

Geoff Edwards, Superintendent of Learning Technologies, Ottawa Catholic School Board

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In September 2023, Steve Archer, the computing subject leader and member of the school leadership team (SLT) at New Longton All Saints鈥� Church of England Primary School (NLAS), noticed that students were spending up to 20 minutes of learning time by trying to remember their passwords and log into Chromebooks. After implementing 国产精品, students regained classroom time by quickly logging into their Chromebooks and popular learning applications using 国产精品 Badges, a physical passcode similar to a QR code.

The challenge: Chromebook login struggles block learning

Students at NLAS faced a significant hurdle 鈥� in a 60-minute lesson, classes were losing up to 30%, up to 20 minutes, of learning time due to login delays. Password vulnerabilities, from looking over students’ shoulders to help them login to writing down passwords, led to only 5% completion of the computing course curriculum within the term. This led to a learning loss and gap, which would be passed on to teachers in the upcoming terms. Additionally, once Archer learned that teachers were so frustrated with Chromebook login issues they would avoid using them, he knew something had to be done to increase the usage of school-purchased devices.

The solution: Single sign-on into devices and applications with 国产精品

After learning about 国产精品 from , Archer knew he found a simple solution to solve his school鈥檚 login challenges. With 国产精品, students use single sign-on to access Chromebooks and learning applications in a single portal – no typing or having to navigate multiple websites. With the help of his school鈥檚 IT technician, they implemented 国产精品 for Chromebooks in a day by determining which students would need access, uploading one file of five fields, and configuring Chromebook user settings.

After completing the setup, Archer was ready for classroom rollout. Archer identified year 1 and year 2 teacher champions who were most eager to try a new solution. This made it simple to train teachers on how students use 国产精品 Badges, a physical passcode similar to a QR code, for lightning-fast logins into Chromebooks and digital learning applications through the 国产精品 Portal. Archer’s strategy of working with teacher champions not only generated school-wide interest but also reclaimed valuable classroom time for the youngest students.

The impact: Regained learning time makes an impact in the classroom

Thanks to Archer introducing 国产精品 into classrooms, students have a faster, more secure way to log in. Now that classrooms have saved an aggregate of 20 hours of learning time in just 3 months, they have been able to complete 100% of their computing curriculum within the term. NLAS has taken further steps to help strengthen his school鈥檚 technology program, including purchasing more Chromebooks, increasing usage of their technology in lessons, and starting the path to becoming a certified Google School. Teachers no longer have login issues and are eager to use technology in the classroom, thus helping the school get more return on investment on their Chromebook purchases. Archer also shared that with 国产精品, students have learned the benefits of SSO as a security best practice, through Badges and the Portal. Plus, students look forward to the 国产精品 chime sound when they log in to their Chromebooks with 国产精品 Badges!

Tips from NLAS Educators

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