Case Study: Virginia Beach City Public Schools achieves future-ready learning and reliable grade passback with Instructure Canvas LMS

Virginia Beach City Public Schools passes 5,000 grades a week with Instructure

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), a district serving 65,000 students, faced the challenge of transitioning to a new statewide learning management system. Their previous vendor had issues with reliable grade passback and lacked support for their assessment platform, creating a need for a more consistent and effective tool. The district was also intentional about minimizing strain on teachers during the implementation of a new LMS from the vendor Instructure.

Instructure implemented its Canvas LMS and Canvas Studio to provide a user-friendly platform with reliable gradebook passback, which now handles approximately 5,000 grades weekly. The solution included extensive support and resources for a smooth transition, leading to high teacher adoption of tools like SpeedGrader for efficient feedback. The results have empowered students with future-ready skills and created a valuable connection for students who encounter Canvas in dual enrollment programs and college, reinforcing the investment's worth.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools