Canvas Parent vs GetClassroots

Stay connected. Encourage success. Canvas Parent helps parents and guardians track student progress, support learning, and communicate with teachers in real time. What you can do • Communicate: Message teachers directly to ask questions or follow up on school updates or particular grade & page • Check progress: View grades, assignments, due dates, and homework across all courses • Get alerts: Receive real-time notifications for missing work, low scores, or new announcements • Encourage: See teacher feedback, celebrate milestones, and help your student stay organized • Plan ahead: Use the calendar view to track upcoming tasks, events, and class updates Canvas Parent is more than a grade monitor—it’s a progress tracker that helps families and schools work together.

GetClassroots connects parents, instructors, and administrators at community-run classes and schools of any kind — weekend religious schools, karate dojos, music academies, dance studios, tutoring centers, and more. FOR PARENTS • Track your child's attendance and grades • Message instructors directly • Read announcements and notices • View and submit assignments • Access report cards FOR INSTRUCTORS & TEACHERS • Take attendance in seconds • Enter grades and manage assignments • Message parents and post class announcements • Add conduct notes Every organization customizes its own terminology, branding, and class structure — so the app speaks your program's language, whether you call it a "class," "dojo," "studio," or "pathshala."