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What's New in the LMS 2025

Discover new and upcoming features within the Learning Management System (LMS), Schoology. Principals, teachers, and other LMS users can view all the latest LMS Updates by visiting this page periodically. New features include digital content integration, design changes, improved assessment tools, and much more.

September 2025

What is Conditional Release?

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 9/23/2025

Conditional Release is a dynamic feature in Schoology that empowers educators to personalize learning by controlling the visibility of course materials based on student performance or engagement. This tool is ideal for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to tailor content delivery to meet individual student needs.

Benefits of Conditional Release

Personalized Learning Paths: Students receive materials that match their skill level or progress, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
Efficient Course Management: Teachers can automate content delivery based on predefined criteria, reducing manual oversight.
Targeted Interventions: Educators can assign remedial or advanced materials based on assessment scores or activity completion.
Flexible Instructional Design: Supports both linear and non-linear learning paths, adapting to various teaching strategies.

How It Works
Conditional Release allows educators to set rules that determine when and to whom specific materials become visible. Here are examples of some of the supported conditions:

Scores: e.g., students scoring between 51–85 on a pre-assessment see a practice assignment.
Viewed Status: materials become available after a student views a prerequisite item.
Submission Status: students must submit a prior assignment before accessing the next.
Comment Count: useful for discussions, requiring a minimum number of comments before progressing.

Advanced Logic
Educators can group conditions using AND or OR logic:

Single Condition: One requirement must be met.
Condition Group: Multiple requirements with the same logic operator.
Multiple Groups: Combine different logic groups for complex release scenarios.

⚠️ Note: You can set up to 10 conditions total per material or folder, regardless of how many groups are used.

Use Case Example: Differentiated Instruction
Imagine a pre-assessment is used to gauge student understanding. Based on their scores:

Low scorers receive an Introduction activity.
Medium scorers get a Practice assignment.
High scorers are shown an Extension task.

This ensures each student receives content appropriate to their level, promoting mastery and growth.

Best Practices

Publishing & Visibility: Materials with release conditions are unpublished by default and become visible only when conditions are met.
Date Conflicts: Adding publish dates to conditionally released materials can override visibility rules.
Copying Materials: Release conditions do not copy over - set them manually after duplication.

Learn More
Explore detailed help articles and setup guides in the Schoology Help Center.

Empowering Substitutes with Secure Access via Clever

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 9/2/2025
To streamline access and improve support, Amplify is now available through Clever. If you are a support staff member and need access, please submit your request via oneAccess at https://oneaccess.lausd.net.

✅ How to Apply:

Go to oneAccess and use the Clever tile to apply for a Staff role.
Your school site administrator will need to approve your request.
This will grant you access to Amplify.

🚫 Please Note:

The Amplify tile will no longer be used for access requests. All applications must now go through the Clever tile.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our help desk at 213-241-5200 (Option 5, then Option 1).

Empowering Substitutes with Secure Access via Clever

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 9/1/2025
Teachers, we know how important it is to keep your digital classroom running smoothly—even when you're out. That’s why Clever has introduced a game-changing feature: Substitute Access. This tool lets you share your digital resources securely with substitutes, without compromising your login credentials.

Why It Matters
Substitute Access ensures:

Security: Substitutes use a unique Sub Badge (QR code) to access only what you choose.
Privacy: Your login credentials remain protected.
Control: Substitutes see only your designated Teacher Page and approved apps.

How to Set It Up
Setting up Substitute Access is quick and easy:

Log into your Clever Portal.
Navigate to Pages > Teacher Pages.
Select the page you want to share.
Click Share with Substitute.
Preview what the substitute will see
Click Create Substitute Badge.
Choose an expiration date (up to 14 days).
Download and include the badge in your sub plans.

Tip: Share Clever’s Help Center article with your substitute for a smooth experience.

What Substitutes Can Access
Substitutes will:

Scan the badge to log in.
Access apps on your Teacher Page (excluding restricted apps like Google Suite or PowerSchool).
Work seamlessly while students continue using their own Clever accounts.

FAQs

Only one Sub Badge can be active at a time.
Sub Badges can’t be used to log into Chromebooks.
Devices must have a camera to scan the badge.
You can void a badge anytime before it expires.

Ready to simplify your sub plans and keep your classroom secure?

Try Clever’s Substitute Access today and make your next absence stress-free!

Need Support?
For inquiries or support, reach out to our help desk at 213-240-5200, Option 5, then Option 1.

August 2025

Start-of-Year Best Practice

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 8/5/2025

Get ready for a strong start with Schoology! This flyer highlights gradebook setup, course linking, app installation, co-teacher access, and more. Explore quick links and pro tips to streamline your workflow. View it now and level up your LMS game! https://bit.ly/SGYStartofYear

Need Support?

For inquiries or support, reach out to our help desk at 213-240-5200, Option 5, then Option 1.

Download your Student QR Codes

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 8/8/2025

Elementary teachers, don't forget to download the updated QR codes for your students! Schoology QR codes and Clever badges are ready for printing. Make access quick and easy for your students this new school year.

July 2025

Important Update: Clever Badges Are Getting an Expiration Date

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 7/11/2025

To help keep student accounts secure and up to date, Clever is updating its Clever Badge Policy. Starting July 27, 2025, all Clever Badges used to log in to the portal will include an expiration date.

Why is this change needed?

We know that Clever Badges are a quick and easy way for your students to log in, especially for our younger learners. But just like passwords, badges need to be updated regularly to protect sensitive student information. Badges that never expire can become a security risk. This new policy helps keep our students' data safe.

What is changing?

Beginning July 27, 2025:

All new Clever Badges will include an expiration date.
Badges will expire 365 days after they're created.
- For example, if a badge is created on April 18, 2025, it will expire on April 18, 2026.
The PLS team will void all active Clever Badges on July 27, 2025, to support a clean start across the district. This will become part of an annual refresh process every July..

What do you need to do?

Don't worry, our team will provide clear steps and support for generating new badges before the start of the school year. This change is about protecting student information and ensuring our login tools are aligned with district security best practices.

Need Support?

For inquiries or support, reach out to our help desk at 213-240-5200, Option 5, then Option 1.

June 2025

Upcoming Schoology User Role Access Data Clean-up

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 6/9/2025

Attention all users! Are you ready for the upcoming role clean-up? On July 27, 2025, the Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) department will conduct the annual user-role data clean-up to ensure employees are aligned with their school building and appropriate job roles.

Why is this change needed?

The role clean-up is needed to ensure employees have access to their assigned locations. Employees have reported to the help desk that they are being impacted by the number of unwanted announcements and notifications they receive from previous locations.

Additionally, some employees’ roles may not align with the access they require. This cleanup process will provide employees with a clean start and ensure they have the appropriate user role in the Learning Management System (LMS), Schoology.

What does this mean for you?

All Schoology roles will be reviewed and reset to a default role at the end of each school year.

All roster-carrying teachers will default to a “Teacher” role and be granted access to their assigned school campus in accordance with the MiSiS Master Schedule.
All non-roster-carrying employees will default to a “Staff (Classroom)” role.
This change will not impact school site principals. They will retain the “Principal” role and be granted access to their campus.
This change will not impact student or parent accounts.

What do you need to do?

All employees will need to visit https://oneAccess.lausd.net to request an elevated user role, if necessary, for the school campus to which they are assigned. Non-school site employees will request access to location "9999" as mentioned on page 4 of the oneAccess job aid for Schoology access. This process must be completed at the beginning of each school year, as your role will automatically reset to the default roles mentioned above at the end of the summer school.

Need Support?

For inquiries or support, reach out to our help desk at 213-240-5200 Option 5, then Option 1, or view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document at https://bit.ly/SGYRoleChangesFAQ2025.

We're Resetting Student LMS QR Codes Each Year

Posted by ANTONIO HERNANDEZ on 6/9/2025

To better protect student data and LMS access, the PLS team will launch an annual reset of all student QR codes on July 27, 2025.

Why are we doing this?

Just like changing passwords regularly is a best practice, so is resetting student QR codes.

Improves account security by minimizing the risk of outdated codes being misused.
Protects student data from unauthorized access due to shared or printed QR codes from previous years.
Aligns with cybersecurity practices that many school systems are adopting nationwide.
Simplifies account management for teachers and IT support teams.

What do I need to do?

Updated QR codes will be available in the Learning Management System (LMS) starting July 28. We’ll share a step-by-step guide to help you:

Access and print QR codes for your students
Understand when and how they will go into effect
Know what to do if a student loses access

Mark your calendars:

The reset is scheduled for July 27, right in time for the new school year.

Need Support?

For inquiries or support, reach out to our help desk at 213-240-5200 Option 5, then Option 1.

Are you looking for past announcements?

Visit the archived page to view all previous posts at Archived LMS News.