# Clever

> Clever is a K–12 identity and integration platform connecting school data, accounts and educational applications. Its core school rostering and access tools are free; application partners pay for rostering integrations, while schools can buy additional identity security and services. Acquired by Kahoot! in 2021, it reports more than 111,000 schools using the platform.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Tyler Bosmeny (Co-founder; former CEO; board member), Dan Carroll (Co-founder; former COO; advisor), Rafael Garcia (Co-founder; founding CTO)
- **Products:** Secure Sync Rostering, Clever Single Sign-On and Portal, Clever Badges, Clever IDM, Classroom MFA
- **Notable:** Reports use by 95 of the largest 100 US school districts., Reports more than 111,000 schools across over 60 countries., Clever Badges reached more than 4,500 schools by September 2016.

## Products & services

- **Secure Sync Rostering** — Synchronizes school roster data with educational applications and automates account setup.
- **Clever Single Sign-On and Portal** — Role-specific access to supported learning resources using one school login.
- **Clever Badges** — Printed QR-code credentials scanned through a webcam, designed for younger learners and accessibility needs.
- **Clever IDM** — Automates account provisioning and password management across Google Workspace, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- **Classroom MFA** — School-focused second-factor authentication using login pictures or PINs without requiring a second device.
- **Clever Complete** — Partner integration offering rostering, SSO and LMS connections, including schools outside the Clever network via AnySchool.
- **Clever LMS Connect** — Supports LMS sign-on and assignment and grade synchronization with Google Classroom, Canvas and Schoology.
- **Clever Library** — Teacher discovery of free or freemium apps with classroom account creation; partner Library integration is free.
- **Clever Analytics** — Reports resource usage to help schools understand adoption.
- **Clever Academy and professional services** — Self-paced training plus paid live training, technical consulting and premium support.

## Achievements

- Reports use by 95 of the largest 100 US school districts.
- Reports more than 111,000 schools across over 60 countries.
- Clever Badges reached more than 4,500 schools by September 2016.
- Acquired by Kahoot! in September 2021.
- An August 2026 company case study reports Edinburg CISD enrolled 99% of students in Classroom MFA by the second month.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published an Edinburg CISD case study on age-tiered student MFA and unified account management.
- **2026-05** — Announced Microsoft Edge for Business device trust for Classroom MFA on Entra-joined Windows devices.
- **2026-02** — SFUSD described a redesigned Clever login screen as a visual update with existing login methods retained.
- **2025-04** — Introduced Clever Complete with AnySchool capabilities for application partners.

## Links

- Website: https://www.clever.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clever-inc-/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/getClever
- GitHub: https://github.com/clever
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6NvqnTmiw10Uvfm9vrYQ0w
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clever

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Last updated: 2026-10-02