Case Study: Howard County Public School System builds consistent K-12 learning and communication with Canvas by Instructure

Howard County Public School System unites 60,000 students with Canvas by Instructure

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) faced the challenge of an underutilized and inconsistent learning management system that overwhelmed its community. With communication fragmented and educators primarily using the system as a gradebook, HCPSS needed a central hub from Instructure to unite its 60,000 students, 5,000 teachers, and administrators while ensuring equitable access and timely feedback.

The solution implemented by Instructure involved deploying Canvas LMS with clear systemwide expectations, standardized templates, and Blueprints to ensure consistency across all grade levels, including elementary. The results included streamlined communication, the development of essential digital literacy skills for students aligned with ISTE standards, and successful integrations for dual-enrollment programs. Over a decade, Instructure's Canvas became an integral tool for instruction and communication, fostering a thriving and connected K-12 community.

Howard County Public School System (hcpss)