Edsby has been identified as a finalist for the 2016 SIIA Education CODiE award for Best Classroom Management Solution. It’s the second year in a row Edsby has been named for this award.

The SIIA CODiE Awards are the premier awards in the software and information industries, and have been recognizing product excellence for 30 years. Winners are to be announced during a virtual award ceremony on May 18th. Additional CODiE-related ceremonies and celebrations with take place at the Education Industry Symposium in Denver on July 26th.

Edsby is a modern, cloud-based learning management system (LMS) for K-12 school districts that uses latest web and mobile technologies to connect teachers, students and parents in exciting new ways. It incorporates social learning, school news, group collaboration, assessment management, timetables and calendars, course planning, report cards, attendance and more.

“Every year the list of CODiE Award finalists is a case study of how the ed tech industry is using new technologies in combination with knowledge about how people learn to respond to customer needs. They’re opening doors for learners of all ages.” said Karen Billings, vice president and managing director of Education Technology Industry Network.

SIIA is an umbrella association representing 800+ technology, data and media companies globally. Industry leaders work through SIIA’s divisions to address issues and challenges that impact their industry segments with the goal of driving innovation and growth for the industry and each member company.  This is accomplished through in-person and online business development opportunities, peer networking, corporate education, intellectual property protection and government relations. For more information, visit siia.net.

The full list of CODiE award finalists are posted here.

This is the latest in a series of recent awards and distinctions for Edsby.