Communication and File Management Tools

Clever is a secure, single sign‑on and rostering platform used by Pomona Unified to streamline digital learning. It connects the PUSD student information system (SIS) to classroom tools, allowing teachers and students to access multiple educational apps with one login. From the Clever Portal, teachers can create personalized dashboards (Teacher Pages), assign apps and resources, message students, and view usage analytics—all without manual rostering or separate credentials.

Google Classroom is a free learning management system (LMS) that helps teachers create, organize, and manage digital classrooms. It allows educators to post assignments, share resources, communicate with students, grade work, and provide real-time feedback—all in one secure and easy-to-use platform. Integrated seamlessly with Google Workspace tools like Docs, Slides, Forms, and Drive, Google Classroom supports both in-person and remote instruction, streamlining workflow and saving time on classroom management tasks. 

Google Meet is a secure video conferencing tool that enables teachers to host live virtual classes, parent meetings, and collaborative sessions with students. Integrated with Google Workspace for Education, it offers features like real-time captions, screen sharing, breakout rooms, polls, and attendance tracking. Teachers can schedule meetings directly through Google Calendar or Classroom and control participant access, muting, and recording—making it ideal for both synchronous instruction and remote learning.

ParentSquare is a secure, all-in-one communication platform trusted by over 20 million educators and families nationwide. It empowers teachers with tools for mass notifications (like newsletters or urgent alerts), 1:1 and group classroom messaging, two-way language translation, and streamlined delivery of forms, sign-ups, and conference scheduling—all integrated with SIS rostering and SSO for privacy and ease of use. Teachers can share news, coordinate volunteers, send messages or attachments, and monitor engagement analytics—all in one place, with no need for multiple apps or manual messaging workflows.