What Learn21 does

Learn21 is a not-for-profit K-12 education technology organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2008. It builds and sells the Tech Director Toolbox (TDT) suite—TDT-Asset for device and asset lifecycle management, TDT-Helpdesk for IT ticketing, and TDT-Identity for automated account provisioning and directory synchronization—alongside edWise, a K-20 data warehouse and student outcome analytics platform with a dedicated CTE toolkit. The underlying architecture is a cloud-based SaaS platform with a unified data layer that integrates with 23+ Student Information Systems (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward, Aeries, Alma, and others) and 7+ Mobile Device Management platforms (Jamf, Intune, Google Admin Console, Absolute, Mosyle, Senturo), with identity synchronization into Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and Google Workspace. The product set is bundled for maximum value, and a separate Gradebook Sync application handles gradebook interoperability.

The company operates a diversified revenue model combining annual software subscriptions (custom-priced per district), professional learning services delivered by former educators and tech directors, student data privacy consulting, and ETLA membership that bundles CoSN affiliation with data privacy services. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting K-12 IT leadership through 30-minute personalized demos, with bundled implementation and staff training, supplemented by community-led growth through the EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA) and content marketing via the Bytes and Insights newsletter. Customers are K-12 public, private, Catholic, and career-tech school districts across the United States; the company cites 7,000+ schools served. The customer base is highly distributed and concentrated entirely in education, with no public e-commerce or self-serve path; every sale requires consultative engagement.

Name

Learn21

Legal name

Learn21

Website

https://learn21.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Learn21 is a not-for-profit K-12 EdTech organization that builds the TDT suite (asset, helpdesk, identity management) and edWise data analytics for 7,000+ US school districts, supplemented by professional learning, data privacy services, and the ETLA community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Technology Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA), Assessment, Testing & Analytics Platforms (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAMAC), Career & College Readiness Platforms (Guidance, Planning, Scholarships) (EDAJAMAO)

Keywords

• K-12 IT management
• Device lifecycle management
• Identity provisioning
• Student data analytics
• EdTech professional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (TDT Suite & edWise): Learn21 generates revenue primarily through annual subscription licensing for its TDT (Tech Director Toolbox) software suite (TDT-Asset, TDT-Helpdesk, TDT-Identity) and the edWise data platform. Pricing is custom and quote-based, tailored to each school's size and needs. The company offers bundle pricing when schools subscribe to multiple TDT tools together. Billing is annual, with multi-year contracts available. As a not-for-profit, revenue is reinvested into products and services for member schools.
2. Professional Learning Services: Learn21 generates revenue through professional development services including customized workshops, on-site training, webinars, ongoing coaching engagements, and EdTech strategy consulting. Facilitators are former teachers, counselors, tech directors, and administrators. Services are delivered virtually, on-site, or in hybrid formats ranging from one-hour webinars to full-year coaching engagements.
3. Data Privacy Services: Student data privacy consulting services including vendor vetting, Data Privacy Agreement negotiation, compliance workshops, privacy audits, and helpdesk support. Offered as standalone services or through ETLA School Membership which bundles data privacy services with CoSN membership, conference discounts, and exclusive resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Learn21 develops and sells a cloud-based SaaS platform for K-12 schools, comprising the Tech Director Toolbox (TDT) suite of three integrated products: TDT-Asset for device and asset lifecycle management, TDT-Helpdesk for IT ticketing, and TDT-Identity for automated account provisioning and directory synchronization. The company also offers edWise, a K-20 student data analytics platform, plus professional learning services, data privacy consulting, and the EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA) membership community.

Product overview

Learn21 is a not-for-profit K-12 education technology organization offering a unified suite of IT management tools and educational services. The core Tech Director Toolbox (TDT) suite comprises three integrated products: TDT-Asset for K-12 device and asset lifecycle management, TDT-Helpdesk for IT ticketing and helpdesk operations, and TDT-Identity for automated account provisioning and cybersecurity. These are available individually or bundled together. Supporting the TDT suite, Learn21 provides edWise as a K-20 data platform for student outcome analytics and CTE tracking, Learn21 Gradebook Sync for gradebook integration, and professional services including AI training, data privacy consulting, and media literacy education. The organization also hosts the EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA) community and publishes the Bytes and Insights weekly newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TDT (Tech Director Toolbox): A suite of three IT management tools: TDT-Asset (device management), TDT-Helpdesk (IT ticketing), and TDT-Identity (identity management and provisioning).
• edWise
• ETLA (EdTech Leaders Alliance)
• Learn21 Gradebook Sync

Products and services

• TDT-Asset Comprehensive K-12 device and asset lifecycle management software providing real-time device assignment and location tracking, repair workflow with parts inventory management, automated student and parent notifications, depreciation and lifecycle reporting, and integrations with Google, JAMF, Intune, and Absolute. Built for K-12 IT teams managing 1:1 device programs.
• TDT-Helpdesk K-12 IT helpdesk and ticketing system with SIS-connected ticket routing by building and role, self-service portal for teachers and staff, mobile app for technicians, SLA tracking, escalation rules, dashboards, and knowledge base management. Designed for K-12 IT teams and school staff.
• TDT-Identity K-12 identity management and cybersecurity tool that automates student and staff account provisioning from SIS enrollment data, enforces least-privilege role-based access, instantly revokes access on departure or transfer, and keeps identities synced across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), and Google Workspace. Built for K-12 IT directors and administrators.
• edWise K-20 data platform and student outcome analytics dashboard that unifies attendance, assessments, interventions, and student profiles across K-12 schools and higher education. Includes a comprehensive CTE data toolkit with graduation seals tracking, work-based learning monitoring, and student industry credentials management. For K-12 administrators and CTE program directors.
• Learn21 Gradebook Sync Gradebook synchronization application that connects gradebook systems with other school platforms, enabling seamless data interoperability and student progress monitoring across systems. For K-12 schools using multiple gradebook tools.
• Professional Learning Services Professional development services for K-12 educators and administrators including customized workshops, on-site training, webinars, ongoing coaching engagements, EdTech strategy consulting, AI training and leadership, media literacy, and accessibility education. Delivered virtually, on-site, or in hybrid formats ranging from one-hour webinars to full-year coaching engagements.
• Data Privacy Services Student data privacy compliance services for K-12 schools including vendor vetting, Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) negotiation, compliance workshops, privacy audits, helpdesk support, and audit-ready governance structure development. Covers FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, SOPIPA, and state-specific privacy mandates.
• EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA) Membership Paid membership community for K-12 EdTech leaders providing peer networking, advocacy, practical knowledge resources, concierge-level data privacy and DPA services, CoSN membership, conference discounts, exclusive resources, leadership opportunities, and eligibility for scholarships and grants. For K-12 technology directors and EdTech administrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schools report saving days of manual work at the start of each school year through automated account provisioning with TDT-Identity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers50 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration33 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AeriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAeries is a Student Information System (SIS) integrated with Learn21's TDT suite (TDT-Asset, TDT-Helpdesk, TDT-Identity) and edWise platform. The integration allows schools using Aeries to sync student/staff data for ticketing routing, asset management, and identity provisioning.
• AlmacoreTechnology or IntegrationAlma is a SIS integrated with Learn21's products. The integration enables data sync for student profiles, attendance, and discipline data flowing into edWise dashboards and TDT-Identity provisioning.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool is a major SIS integrated with the TDT suite and edWise. Deep integration supports bidirectional data flow for student information, attendance, and assessment data, as well as automated account provisioning via TDT-Identity.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationInfinite Campus is a SIS integrated with Learn21's TDT suite and edWise. The integration supports student data sync for analytics, ticketing, and identity provisioning workflows.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyward is a SIS integrated with Learn21's products. The integration supports real-time data synchronization for student information, assessment, and attendance data across the TDT suite and edWise platform.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace is deeply integrated with TDT-Identity for automated account provisioning and management. Google Admin Console integration is also available through TDT-Asset for device management. Google sign-in is supported across all Learn21 platforms.
• Microsoft (Active Directory / Entra)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Active Directory and Entra (Azure AD) are integrated with TDT-Identity for automated account provisioning, bidirectional directory sync, and password management. Microsoft Intune is integrated through TDT-Asset for mobile device management. Microsoft sign-in is supported across all Learn21 platforms.
• JamfcoreTechnology or IntegrationJamf School and Jamf Pro are integrated with TDT-Asset for K-12 device management, enabling schools to track Apple devices alongside their broader device fleet with synchronized repair workflows and parts inventory management.
• ClassLinksupportingTechnology or IntegrationClassLink is integrated as an identity provider for single sign-on across Learn21 platforms (TDT-Asset, TDT-Helpdesk, TDT-Identity, edWise). ClassLink Launchpad is supported as an authentication method.
• CleversupportingTechnology or IntegrationClever is a SIS integration and identity platform integrated with Learn21's products, enabling automatic data sync and single sign-on for schools using Clever as their portal and data bridge.
• AbsolutesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAbsolute is a device tracking and security platform integrated with TDT-Asset, allowing schools to monitor device location, health, and security status as part of the comprehensive device lifecycle management workflow.
• CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn21/ETLA serves as Ohio's CoSN Chapter, providing CoSN membership benefits to ETLA members including access to CoSN resources, professional development, and advocacy networks for K-12 technology leaders.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn21/ETLA is an ISTE Affiliate, providing ISTE professional development resources and certification opportunities to ETLA members and Learn21 professional learning clients.
• SETDA (State Educational Technology Directors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn21/ETLA is a SETDA Affiliate, connecting K-12 EdTech leaders with SETDA resources, policy advocacy, and professional networks at the state and national level.
• SDPC Alliance (Student Data Privacy Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn21/ETLA is an SDPC Alliance member, providing ETLA members with full Data Privacy Agreement services and access to the SDPC's vendor vetting resources and privacy agreement templates.
• Additional SIS PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationAdditional integrated SIS platforms include: Aspen, Blackbaud, Edupoint/Synergy, eSchoolData, eSchoolPlus, FACTS, Focus, Genesis, OneRoster, Option C, Progressbook/DASL, Qmlativ, Rediker, Sapphire, SchoolTool, Veracross. These integrations enable data sync across the TDT suite and edWise platform.
• Additional MDM PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationAdditional MDM integrations include Microsoft Intune (also through TDT-Asset), Google Admin Console, Senturo, and Mosyle, enabling comprehensive device management across diverse school technology environments.
• University of CincinnatisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology is connected through Learn21's board president (Kelly Broschheid, Assistant Director). Learn21 also runs a co-op program with the University of Cincinnati, providing experiential learning opportunities for students while building talent relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PowerSchool: PowerSchool is the largest K-12 SIS and student information platform, with an expanding suite of operations, talent, and analytics tools that overlap directly with Learn21's TDT and edWise offerings.
• Frontline Education: Frontline Education provides K-12 administration software across HR, absence management, and professional development — directly comparable to Learn21's school-administration focus and professional learning services.
• Illuminate Education: Illuminate Education provides K-12 data, assessment, and analytics tools. Its focus on student outcome analytics is highly comparable to Learn21's edWise platform.
• Aeries Software: Aeries is a K-12 SIS with strong adoption in California districts. It is integrated with Learn21 and competes for the same district technology buyers, particularly on the West Coast.
• ManageEngine: ManageEngine provides IT helpdesk, asset management, and identity management software for SMB and mid-market. Its Zoho-asset-based K-12 play overlaps with TDT-Helpdesk, TDT-Asset, and TDT-Identity.
• Skyward: Skyward is a major K-12 SIS vendor offering student information, finance, and HR modules. It is integrated with Learn21 and competes for the same district IT and operations buyers.
• Tyler Technologies (K-12 SIS): Tyler Technologies offers K-12 SIS solutions through its Tyler School Solutions portfolio, directly competing with Learn21 for district administration and student data management budgets.
• Infinite Campus: Infinite Campus is a leading K-12 SIS vendor with operations, scheduling, and analytics modules. Like Learn21, it targets K-12 IT and operations leaders with integrated student data management.

Emerging players

• Jamf: Jamf is the leading Apple-focused MDM platform for K-12, integrated with Learn21's TDT-Asset. While not a direct SIS competitor, it competes for adjacent device management and identity dollars in K-12.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceNow: ServiceNow is the broadest enterprise ITSM and workflow platform. While not K-12-native, larger districts increasingly consider ServiceNow as an alternative to TDT-Helpdesk for IT ticketing and workflow automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/learn21team
• Facebookfacebook.com/Learn21
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/learn21

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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