From: Christopher S Larsen <cslarsen@graniteschools.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:18 PM
To: Justin Brooksby <jbrooksby@uen.org>
Cc: software-advisory-k12@lists.uen.org <software-advisory-k12@lists.uen.org>
Subject: Re: [Software-advisory-k12] Proposed Plan for Nearpod (Feedback Requested)

The biggest loss seems to be the lesson library, but I think this is an overall win and good path forward. Thanks for your work on this!

Thanks,

Christopher Larsen

Director of Educational Technology

Granite School District

On Mar 31, 2026, at 12:54 PM, Justin Brooksby <jbrooksby@uen.org> wrote:

Hi all,

I think we finally have a good option with Nearpod, thanks for your patience as we work through this negotiation. Please review this option below and respond with comments. I feel this is the best solution based on what funding we have. Please do not share this information broadly until we have secured a contract.

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As you requested, we explored the possibility of providing access to the base Nearpod platform statewide. While this is not our standard model, we are prepared to make an exception in Utah to support broader access. Our goal is to ensure all districts can continue using Nearpod at a foundational level, while retaining the flexibility to expand functionality based on their individual needs.

What this means for districts currently using the Instructional Suite

Today, Utah educators have access to the full Nearpod Instructional Suite, including:

Nearpod platform functionality
School and district lesson sharing
Nearpod Lesson Library
Math and Social Studies content libraries

Under the proposed model, all Utah educators would transition to Platform Only access, which includes:

Platform Only functionality

Access to Nearpod’s core instructional tools, including, real-time insights and student engagement features
Continued ability to deliver and create lessons using the platform

Key changes

Removal of built-in content, including the Lesson Library and Math and Social Studies programs
Removal of access to school and district shared Nearpod libraries
Teachers will be responsible for creating or sourcing instructional materials moving forward

We recognize this represents a shift from the current experience. However, given the constraints discussed, we believe this approach preserves the core instructional value of Nearpod while enabling statewide access.

For districts that wish to maintain their current level of functionality, we will continue to offer upgrade options directly through Renaissance.

Available upgrades from Platform Only include:

21st Century Skills content
English Learner (EL) support
Instructional Suite content (Lesson Library, Math, and Social Studies)
Restoration of school and district shared libraries through Instructional Suite licensing

This structure ensures all educators retain access to the platform, while providing districts the ability to opt into additional capabilities as needed.

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Justin Brooksby

Associate Director

Ed. Tech Solutions

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