PowerSchool
| File:PowerSchool logo.svg | |
| Developer(s) | PowerSchool Group, LLC |
|---|---|
| Initial release | April 1999[1] |
| Written in | Java |
| Engine | |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Student information system |
| License | Proprietary commercial software |
| Website | powerschool |
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PowerSchool is an education technology platform owned by PowerSchool Group LLC, headquartered in Folsom, California. The company’s software products include student information systems, online student enrollment and registration, assessment, analytics, special education case management, enterprise resource planning, and a learning management system. In June 2016, PowerSchool announced plans to launch its Unified Classroom solution.
History[edit]
PowerSchool was established in 1997 by Greg Porter and purchased Master Scheduler from Nordex International, Inc.[2]
PowerSchool was purchased by Apple Inc. on March 13, 2001.[3][4][5]
On May 25, 2006, Apple Inc. and Pearson Education announced that Pearson was to acquire PowerSchool, "Apple’s award-winning student information systems (SIS) division. Once a school district purchases PowerSchool, accounts can be set up for administrators, counselors, office staff, teachers, students and parents. PowerSchool makes it easy for teachers to record grades, take attendance, and check student profiles. Also, it's convenient for parents to check all of their child's grades as soon as they are posted."[6]
On February 27, 2015, Pearson initiated a process to explore a possible sale of PowerSchool and its other Student Information Systems businesses including PowerSchool SMS, Gradespeed, and eSIS Forms.[7]
On June 17, 2015, Pearson announced that it has agreed to sell several of its SIS businesses, including PowerSchool, to Vista Equity Partners.[8]
On August 3, 2015, PowerSchool Group LLC was formed as an independent company, and subsidiary of Vista Equity Partners, as the sale of PowerSchool was completed.[10] The sale of PowerSchool by Pearson makes it the largest American-owned SIS.[9] Hardeep Gulati was appointed Chief Executive Officer of PowerSchool, and brought with him over 16 years of experience as an executive for software and technology companies.
On December 1,2017, Powerschool Group LLC started a new R&D office PowerSchool India Pvt. Ltd in Bangalore.
Since becoming an independent company, PowerSchool Group LLC announced several acquisitions, attributing to the rapid growth of the organization.
- On November 6, 2015, PowerSchool acquired InfoSnap, an online student enrollment, and registration solution.
- On February 3, 2016, PowerSchool announced its acquisition of Interactive Achievement, an online solution for formative assessment and reporting.
- On May 11, 2016, PowerSchool acquired Tienet, a web-based case management solution for special education.
- On June 6, 2016, PowerSchool Group LLC announced that it had acquired Haiku Learning, had taken on all services and rebranded Haiku Learning as PowerSchool Learning.[11]
- On August 8, 2016, PowerSchool acquired SRB Education Solutions, a provider of administrative solutions for K12 schools.
- On October 18, 2016, PowerSchool acquired Chalkable, and on February 2, 2017, PowerSchool announced its acquisition of SunGard K-12, both student information systems.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Web-based school management system released", MacCentral Online, archived from the original on May 17, 2000, retrieved August 24, 2012
- ↑ "PowerSchool Expands National Presence with Acquisition of Nordex; Master Scheduler Enhances PowerSchool Student Information System". The Free Library. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ↑ "So, What Exactly Is PowerSchool, And Why Did Apple Buy Them?". The Mac Observer. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Apple Renews K-12 Commitment with PowerSchool". MacNewsWorld. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Apple Gains on Education Purchase". E-Commerce Times. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Pearson to Acquire PowerSchool". Apple. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Pearson 2014 results". Pearson. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Pearson to sell PowerSchool to Vista Equity Partners". Pearson. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ↑ "PowerSchool SIS--PowerSchool". Retrieved June 24, 2015.
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