ClassDojo provides a cloud‑native platform that connects K‑12 teachers, students, and families through real‑time messaging, a private story feed, and integrated classroom‑management tools. The service includes automatic translation in 35+ languages, SEL features such as Points and student portfolios, and optional ClassDojo Plus subscriptions that add AI‑driven homework assistance and detailed analytics for schools and districts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
K‑12 teachers often lack a unified, real‑time channel to share classroom updates, communicate with families, and support social‑emotional learning, especially across language barriers and disparate devices. This fragmentation reduces parent engagement, hampers timely feedback, and adds administrative overhead for teachers.
Solution
ClassDojo delivers a cloud‑native communication platform that links teachers, families, and students on a single mobile and web interface. Instant messages are automatically translated into more than 35 languages, while a private story feed lets teachers post photos, videos, and announcements securely. Built‑in SEL tools—Points, Big Ideas, and student Portfolios—enable collaborative behavior tracking and growth mindset development. An integrated Teacher Toolkit provides digital attendance, timers, and classroom management utilities, freeing educators to focus on instruction. Optional ClassDojo Plus upgrades add AI‑driven homework assistance, detailed progress analytics, and a curated library of interactive books, extending support beyond the classroom.
Target Audience
Primary users are K‑12 teachers and school staff who need a streamlined communication and SEL solution, and the parents/guardians of their students who require real‑time classroom visibility. District leaders also adopt the platform for district‑wide engagement and oversight.
Features
- Real‑time messaging with automatic multilingual translation (35+ languages) and read receipts.
- Private “Class Story” feed for secure sharing of photos, videos, and daily classroom highlights.
- Calendar integration with event creation, automatic reminders, and SMS alerts for urgent notices.
- SEL framework featuring customizable Points, Big Ideas, and student Portfolios for growth‑mindset tracking.
- Teacher Toolkit offering digital attendance, timers, hall passes, and other classroom management widgets.
- ClassDojo Plus premium layer: AI‑powered step‑by‑step homework help, comprehensive progress reports, and access to a library of 1,000+ interactive stories.
- Role‑based admin console for districts, providing oversight, audit logs, and multi‑channel announcements (email, SMS, voice).
- Secure, HIPAA‑compliant data storage with end‑to‑end encryption and parental consent controls.