K–12 schools juggle dozens of tools across grade levels, buildings, and programs. What if one unified platform could do the work of many and do it better?
What Can Zedbud Replace?
Below is a glimpse at the types of tools Zedbud can replace or consolidate—saving time, money, and IT headaches.
Traditional Tool Category
What You’re Using Today
What Zedbud Does Instead
Screencasting & Video Messaging
Classroom screencast tools, teacher video updates
Built-in screencasting for lessons, walkthroughs, and video feedback with no extra licenses needed
Two-Way Messaging
One-way alerts, separate texting apps
Real-time two-way messaging across staff, students, and families, fully integrated and mobile-friendly
Early Learning Portfolios
Standalone Pre-K–2 communication tools
Age-appropriate updates, photos, and classroom stories shared securely with families—within the same system
Teacher Newsletters
PDF flyers, third-party email tools
Customizable classroom updates and announcements, simple to create and instantly delivered
Behavior & Classroom Notes
Sticky notes, spreadsheets, separate behavior apps
Track and communicate student behavior, participation, or celebrations all in one place
Family Engagement Tools
Fragmented platforms for different grades or schools
One consistent platform from Pre-K through 12th grade, reducing learning curves and login fatigue
Event Reminders & Calendars
Manual reminders, separate calendar apps
Schedule, share, and automate reminders for events, field trips, conferences, and more
Translation Tools
Separate apps, manual copy/paste
Automatic message translation into 50+ languages with tone and context preserved
Communication Logs
Inconsistent documentation, scattered emails
Built-in audit trails and communication history for every student and guardian
With Zedbud, your district isn’t just buying a tool. It’s making a smart investment in:
Why It Matters
Simplification
Reduce tool sprawl and staff frustration
Savings
Cut redundant licenses and free up budget
Security
Centralize data and reduce risk
Scalability
Use one platform across grades, schools, and programs
Support
One partner, one contract, one place to go for help
Real ROI. Real Impact.
Districts using Zedbud have reported:
All projections!
25–50% reduction in edtech point solutions
More consistent family engagement across grade levels
Stronger communication compliance and documentation
Significant time savings for teachers, principals, and IT staff
Before You Buy Another Tool...
Ask yourself:
Can this new tool talk to our SIS or LMS?
Will teachers need to learn a new system just for one task?
Are we duplicating what we already have with Zedbud?
The Future is Unified
Zedbud is built for the full K–12 experience with one login, one platform, one powerful communication ecosystem. From screen recording to early learning updates to secure messaging and translation, it’s all included.
Let’s talk about what you could replace and what you could gain.
