Edline
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Edline is a website Community Management System (CMS) solution that many schools use for school and class organization. The solution provides hosting and database support for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Edline aims at improving communication between parents, students, and teachers.
Notable features of Edline include the ability for schools to provide parents and students online access to all school functions including classrooms, sports, cafeteria, library etc. and for students and their parents to view homework, grades, attendance, progress reports, activity schedules, athletic scores, lunch menus, school news, resources, and more. These features are dependent on the teacher uploading and updating these facilities.
Edline's corporate website states that its service is used by schools in all 50 U.S. states and has been featured in publications such as Newsweek.[1] Jackson Software, the makers of GradeQuick, and Orbis Software, the makers of Easy Grade Pro, have both been acquired by Edline. While both brand names predate Edline in use and establishment, the corporate website of all three companies have recently changed and now only reflect the Edline brand. Additionally, some products are being bundled and marketed as complete technology solutions.
Edline is used in many schools aiming to have "paper-less" class and homework, thus cutting costs[citation needed]. An activation code is distributed to students and parents to set up their own account. Once activated, it is up to what the instructor wishes to upload online. Such things may include upcoming tests, projects, homework, class expectations, and progress reports. Different schools may upload varying amounts of data and information, depending on teacher preference and school requirements.
Edline provides instant access to grades and homework assignments, which affects parental relationships and student performance.[2][3]
In 2009, Archipelago Learning acquired a minority interest in Edline as part of its acquisition by Providence Equity Partners.[4]
References
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Catharine Skipp (2003-08-04). "School: The Web Ate My Homework". Newsweek.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Wenglinsky, Harold (2007-10-10). "Are Private High Schools Better Academically Than Public High Schools?". Center on Education Policy. Retrieved October 10, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ Regan, Tom (2006-02-15). "A PARENTS' HOMEWORK HELPER - ONLINE". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved February 15, 2006.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ Providence Equity's Archipelago Files For IPO; Firm Buys Edline. DowJones LBO Wire, September 04, 2009
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