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Education Websites & Software

Accessible websites, course catalogs, and custom software for schools, colleges, and education programs.

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Built for learning

Schools, colleges, and education programs serve students, families, staff, and researchers, often with tight budgets and strict accessibility requirements. We build accessible websites and custom software that make it easier to find, manage, and learn from the information that matters.

  • Accessible websites and course catalogs
  • Custom admin systems and student tracking apps
  • Research and survey data tools
  • APIs, hosting, and long-term support

What we build for education

Accessible, easy-to-use tools for students, staff, and researchers.

  • Accessible course catalogs

    Search and filters that help students, parents, and counselors find the right course, built and tested for accessibility.

  • Admin systems for program staff

    Tools that let providers and staff manage offerings themselves, with bulk updates instead of spreadsheets.

  • Student program tracking

    Apps that track events, seminars, and mentoring for every student, with reports and text messaging for staff.

  • Research data tools

    Applications that turn survey and research data into queries, charts, and shareable results.

  • College and program websites

    Clear, easy-to-update sites that help prospective students and families find what they need.

  • APIs and long-term support

    APIs that connect your systems, plus upgrades, security, and hosting that keep them running year after year.

By the numbers, from our work in this industry

Work we've done

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SMC Intranet

The SMC Intranet: a WordPress portal for Southwestern Michigan College with custom single sign-on, LDAP account sync, role-based content, and a custom emailer for targeted announcements to students and staff.

Case study WordpressWeb application
90%+ lower monthly costs after moving off the legacy portal

MSU BEST

Education website design and a Ruby on Rails web application for an MSU grant-funded student program.

Case study Website designWordpress
Ahead of schedule on a tight, grant-funded deadline

TIERRA, University of Michigan

A survey data analyzer for a University of Michigan health data and AI research group, plus product concepts for a national registry of AI in health.

Case study Web application
4 mo kickoff to launch

Michigan Virtual

Michigan's statewide online course catalog: an accessibility-first rebuild of the catalog, plus the Rails admin system and API that course providers use to keep it current.

Case study Web applicationRuby on rails
19 online course providers, from Michigan Virtual to individual districts, in one statewide catalog
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Frequently asked questions

Can you build education websites that meet accessibility requirements?
Yes. We build to WCAG standards and test with assistive technology. Our rebuild of Michigan’s statewide online course catalog started with an accessibility review before any design work.
Do you build custom applications for schools and programs?
Yes. We have built a course provider admin system and public API, a student engagement tracking app for a grant-funded university program, and a survey data analyzer for a university research group.
Do you work with Michigan schools and universities?
Yes. We are based near Lansing and have worked with Michigan Virtual, Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and community colleges.
Ready when you are

A 30-minute discovery call is the first step. We'll learn your goals, share our process and pricing, and tell you straight if we're a fit.

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