Education is Changing. Can Your LMS Keep Up?
We believe a learning management system should be easy to use yet powerful enough to deliver high-quality instruction. If you’re rethinking your current LMS, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about the Canvas difference.
Making a change was scary, but we knew that Canvas LMS was the better product
Sharon Shewbridge | Director of Technology
Virginia Beach Public Schools
True Power Comes From Great Instruction
This isn't just a saying—it's woven into our company name and mission. Canvas LMS was built to foster great instruction, not just manage it. We're obsessed with bringing meaningful teaching and learning to life.
From Classrooms to Careers
Meet Every Learner’s Needs
Support every student’s unique journey with personalized, adaptable learning designed just for them.
Connect Instruction & Assessment
Bring sound curriculum, instruction, and assessment together to create a cohesive and impactful learning experience.
Empower Educators
Equip educators with the easy-to-use tools and data they need to engage students and keep them on track to mastery.
Scale Excellence
Deliver scalable instruction that drives consistent student success across classrooms, schools, and entire districts.
Canvas: The LMS That Speaks K-12
Simple, Powerful, Engaging
Every student deserves a digital learning experience that's as intuitive as play. Canvas for Elementary strips away complexity, creating a simplified interface where young learners can explore and engage without getting distracted.
- Age-appropriate workflows
- Personalized learning paths
- Elementary theming
Save Time, Elevate Instruction
Teachers deserve smart tools that truly amplify their impact. Khanmigo Teacher Tools in Canvas is an AI-powered ally that helps them transform lesson planning and personalize instruction. Complex tasks become effortless at the click of a button, giving teachers back their most precious resource: time.
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Time-saving tools
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Accelerate lesson planning
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Differentiate learning materials
For Everyone, Everywhere
Learning happens everywhere, not just inside the four walls of the classroom—so why should your LMS be stuck in one place? Our mobile-first Canvas apps keep students, teachers, and parents connected, no matter where they are. Assignments, updates, and communication flow seamlessly, right in the palm of your hand.
- Customizable push notifications
- All-course dashboard
- Easy-to-use chat & messaging
Personalize Your Data
Your school’s data is foundational to student and teacher success. With the power of AI, uncovering these insights is easier than ever. Intelligent Insights lets you analyze data effortlessly—from student enrollment to course readiness—revealing trends that drive smarter decisions. With Ask Your Data, you can ask prompt, specific questions about your school and receive instant, personalized answers.
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Ask questions instantly
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Save personalized reports
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Expedite data analysis
It's really great to work in Canvas and students don't have to go to 13 other places or have 97 tabs open to get their work done in school.
Phil Jarosz | Instructional Innovation Support Specialist
Kenmore Tonawanda USFD
Partners
Forget switching between multiple tabs to keep students learning. With over 1,000 integration partners, Canvas is the learning management system that lets you connect the tools you need with the apps you love.
What Sets Canvas LMS Apart
Design personalized learning experiences for every learner.
Break down barriers to learning.
Scale best practices and high-quality learning.
Simplify and automate grade passback.
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See Canvas in Action
Canvas LMS can do a LOT of cool things. The best way to understand what it can do for you is to connect with a Canvas expert and see it in action. We’ll show you the features that matter most to your district, and share how schools are using Canvas to empower their teachers and engage their students.