# ClassDojo

> ClassDojo builds school-to-home communication software, classroom tools and optional family learning products. Its free core connects teachers, students and parents through messages, classroom photos, feedback points and portfolios; subscriptions and tutoring support its consumer business, alongside optional district add-ons.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Sam Chaudhary (Co-founder and CEO), Liam Don (Co-founder and President; originally CTO)
- **Products:** ClassDojo, Big Ideas, ClassDojo Plus, Dojo Islands, Dojo Tutor
- **Notable:** Built a global community described on its About page as more than 50 million teachers and families., Raised a US$125 million Series D at a reported US$1.25 billion valuation., Developed Big Ideas growth-mindset resources with Stanford PERTS.

## Products & services

- **ClassDojo** — Free classroom feedback and school-home communication platform: Points, Stories, messages, portfolios, events and teacher utilities. Current site advertises translation in 190+ languages.
- **Big Ideas** — Social-emotional learning videos and discussion materials; growth-mindset series developed with Stanford PERTS.
- **ClassDojo Plus** — Optional family subscription with enhanced messaging, progress reports, home points, memories and learning extras; availability depends on plan.
- **Dojo Islands** — Virtual play environment featuring monster avatars and shared activities.
- **Dojo Tutor** — Paid one-to-one online tutoring matched to children’s learning needs, delivered through Lessonspace.
- **Dojo Sparks** — Subscription reading practice for ages 3-7 using speech recognition and phonics; marketed around 15-minute sessions.
- **Sidekick** — Claude-powered AI assistant for teachers, including lesson planning and family communication support; free availability announced July 2025.
- **ClassDojo for Districts** — District communication, SIS rostering, single sign-on and oversight tools; core service free with optional paid add-ons.

## Achievements

- Built a global community described on its About page as more than 50 million teachers and families.
- Raised a US$125 million Series D at a reported US$1.25 billion valuation.
- Developed Big Ideas growth-mindset resources with Stanford PERTS.
- Expanded its 2026 offering with older-student interfaces, Canva integration and 190+ language translation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Research snapshot: current teacher pages advertise 2026 Canva integration, multi-class posts, 190+ language translation and older-student features. Teacher-student messaging is limited to eligible rostered schools and select pilots; October is the observation month, not a release date.
- **2025-07** — ClassDojo announced free teacher access to Sidekick, powered by Claude, on July 8.

## Links

- Website: https://www.classdojo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/classdojo/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/classdojo
- GitHub: https://github.com/classdojo
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classdojo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classdojo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classdojo/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16