Congrats, Laurie Hicks!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"I LOVE that I can use Otus for speaking assessments. I can get through so many more assessments in a shorter amount of time. And, the students have a platform to showcase their speaking skills that isn't so frightening for them." - Laurie Hicks

Laurie has truly taken the time to learn Otus, ask great questions, and stay engaged every step of the way. Her dedication shows in everything she does, and she’s a great example of learning while leading. We’re excited to recognize her hard work and the positive impact she brings to her school community. Way to go, Laurie!👏

📤 Get ready for FREE Otus swag 📥

Have a Simple, points-based assessment? Send it our way for free swag - Everyone is a winner!

The Otus Community Assessment Exchange is a shared assessment folder within Otus where educators can explore and share points-based, simple assessments created by other Otus users. It’s designed to encourage collaboration and idea-sharing across the Otus community!

Learn more here!

⭐️ Excellence Award Nominations ⭐️

Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards are now open! Submit your nominations by April 30th. Winners announced in May!

💪 Become an Otus pro!

⛄️ Winter OCE Session: Jan 26th - Mar 2nd 2026

🌷 Spring OCE Session: Apr 16th - May 28th 2026

😎 Summer OCE Session: Jun 24th Aug 12th 2026

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced ✔️ Earn Otus gear ✔️ Free to all

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.

⭐️ One-Click Calculator Access!

Educators can now enable Learnosity’s calculator for an entire Advanced Assessment, giving students calculator access on every item.

🔑 Key Benefits

• Save Time: Applies to every item
• Consistency: Students never miss the tool
• Simplicity: Streamlined setup

👏 Enhancements

🦾 Otus AI Insights: Advanced Query System

We’ve upgraded Otus Insights AI with a new Advanced Query System (AQS) for more accurate, individual-level data analysis. This allows you to ask direct questions, to filter for specific students, and compare reports within a highly secure environment.

Try asking questions such as:

• Which Grade 5 students scored below 70?
• Who improved by 15+ points from Fall to Spring
• Which students are missing assessment data?

📚 Answers Right at Your Fingertips

The Otus Help Center is your go-to resource for any step-by-step guides, tips, and answers to common questions, all handcrafted by the Otus team. Each article is thoughtfully created to help you make the most of your Otus experience!

💬 In-App Chat Tool

The Otus in-app chat feature offers real-time support right within Otus. Whether you have a quick question or need more detailed assistance, we’re here to help. Just click the chat icon in the bottom corner and answer a few quick prompts to get started!

🎬 Otus Live highlight reel

• Help Young Learners Navigate Advanced Assessments
• Managing Classes Efficiently
• Customize Mode Calculation in the Gradebook

🎁 Earn Otus Swag!

Watching Otus Live videos (live or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas sweatshirt

We’re thrilled to announce that Otus AI has received an “Honorable Mention” in SmartBrief's 2025 Innovation Awards in AI.

This award recognizes the most cutting-edge solutions using AI to solve challenges across 5+ industries, including education.

Congrats, Sydney Doornenbal-Perez!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"I use Otus to help my students view their learning progress by standard. They have weekly check-ins that they take in Otus, which allows them to see how they are doing on our current learning cycle. Additionally, they do their end-of-unit projects and essays in Otus, which they have enjoyed because of the rubric that is available while creating their work. They have been learning Otus alongside me and have really enjoyed learning how to look at and track their own data. " - Sydney Doornenbal-Perez

Thank you, Sydney, for sharing how you use Otus to help students understand and take ownership of their learning. Your commitment to guiding them through weekly check-ins, projects, and data reflection is truly inspiring. We’re proud to recognize you as our Educator of the Month!! 👏

⭐️ Excellence Award Nominations ⭐️

Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards open on January 15th! Submit your nominations by April 30th. Winners announced in May!

💪 Become an Otus pro!

⛄️ Winter OCE Session: Jan 26th - Mar 2nd 2026

🌷 Spring OCE Session: Apr 16th - May 28th 2026

😎 Summer OCE Session: Jun 24th Aug 12th 2026

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced ✔️ Earn Otus gear ✔️ Free to all

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.

📣 Big news from Otus!
Otus has acquired MindPrint Learning 🧠, bringing powerful learner insights directly into Otus student profiles. Educators now get a more complete view of how students learn—combining academic data with neuroscience-backed learning strengths to better personalize instruction and support student growth.

ℹ️ Learn more about our partnership.

🎥 Discover MindPrint in this short overview video.

💡Interested in MindPrint? Connect with your Client Experience Partner to learn more!

📚 Help When You Need It
The Otus Help Center offers step-by-step guides, tips, and answers to common questions—all created by the Otus team to help you get the most out of your Otus experience.

💬 In-App Chat Support
Get real-time help directly in Otus. Click the chat icon in the bottom corner, answer a few quick prompts, and our team is ready to assist.

Congratulations, Angela Daddario!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"Students can be assigned differentiated exams, in multiple languages, and I can give students better feedback because of that. Otus allows me to create differentiated tests to more accurately evaluate every student's level of achievement." - Angela Daddario

Thank you for your dedication to meeting every student exactly where they are. Your commitment to differentiated learning, your thoughtful approach that empowers students, and your ability to honor their individuality make a meaningful difference every day. We are grateful to celebrate you as our Educator of the Month! 👏

We are incredibly grateful for our entire Otus community. Your passion, innovation, and dedication to students make a difference every single day. Thank you all for letting us be part of your journey 💛

🥳 Coming to a city near you...

Regional workshops are FREE in-person events hosted by Otus in partnership with districts where educators can gather to learn about & experience Otus.

Register for Upcoming Workshops:

• Bulloch County School District - Jan 5
• Bullitt County Schools - Feb 9
• Genoa Kingston - Mar 27 (Link coming soon)

🏆 Ready to become an Otus pro?

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced

✔️ Earn Otus gear

✔️ Free to all

🧩 Stay connected

• Join the Otus Educator Group on Facebook.
• Check out the Otus Community Page.

⭐️ Post Grades

The Post Grades feature gives you control over when assessment grades and feedback are released to students and families, helping you manage your process and ensure everyone receives information at the same time.

➡️ Learn More

📚 Answers Right at Your Fingertips

The Otus Help Center is your go-to resource for any step-by-step guides, tips, and answers to common questions, all handcrafted by the Otus team. Each article is thoughtfully created to help you make the most of your Otus experience!

💬 In-App Chat Tool

The Otus in-app chat feature offers real-time support right within Otus. Whether you have a quick question or need more detailed assistance, we’re here to help. Just click the chat icon in the bottom corner and answer a few quick prompts to get started!

📊 Bridges Math Assessments & Otus!

Watch as a panel of school leaders show how they’re using Bridges Math assessment and Otus together to drive instruction, collaboration, & student growth.

💡 Hear real examples, explore flexible approaches, and discover how Bridges in Otus makes data more actionable for every learner.

🎬 Otus Live highlight reel

⭐️ New Feature: Post grades when YOU are ready!

🤖 Dive into Otus AI

• AI Insights in the Standards Gradebook
• AI Insights in Assessment Analytics
• AI Insights in Query Reports for Admins

💟 Earn Otus Swag!

Watching Otus Live videos (live or recordings) will earn you Otus swag!

• 15 views: Swag Box (tumbler and blanket)
• 50 views: Adidas sweatshirt

🏆 Did you hear the news?!

Otus is a CODiE finalist in three categories!

• Best Emerging Education Technology Solution for Administrators
• Best Formative Assessment Solution
• Best Summative Assessment Solution

The CODiE Awards are the premier peer-recognized program celebrating innovation and excellence in technology. Each year, industry experts evaluate products for their innovation, impact, and overall value.

"Thinking back to when we started Otus in a classroom more than a decade ago, it is humbling to see how far we have come. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the trust schools place in us. We are proud to play even a small role in helping educators and leaders focus less on systems and more on supporting kids."

Chris Hull

President and Co-founder of Otus