🏆 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

Congratulations, Jon Schmitz!
✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"Otus helps my students because it is like a "one-stop shop". We use it every day for posting our Daily Lesson Plan on the Class Board. Students (and parents) can easily see what we are learning about on any particular day. I've also advanced in how I'm using Otus during any given unit. I'm placing multiple formative assessments throughout each unit for students to practice skills along the way. Finally, we house our summative assessments on Otus at the end of each unit." - Jon Schmitz

Jon Schmitz's forward-thinking approach to education exemplifies why he is so deserving of this month's Educator Spotlight. Way to go, Jon! 👏

🥳 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

🏆 Ready to become an Otus pro?

Join our Otus Certified Educators program.

✔️ Self-paced

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• Check out the Otus Community Page.

⭐️ Query Insights

Now use Otus AI Insights right in Query reports!

From tracking performance trends to generating board-ready visuals, Otus AI provides you with instant, data-driven answers.

Insights already enabled? Take a tour below ⬇️

💡Don’t see Insights in your account? Reach out to join the 100+ schools using Otus AI!

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ Enhancements

• Post Grades: This setting can be adjusted until the first assessment has been graded. Once an assessment has been graded, this setting can no longer be changed.

• Plan Filters: If you select filters in your plan, these filters will now remain in place for this plan until you log out.

📚 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

• ⭐️ New: Flag Questions as a student ⭐️
• Partial Scoring in Advanced Assessments
• Using Google Resources in Lessons
• Enhancing the Standards 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

🏆 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence

Otus has won two Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2025 for 🍎 Primary Education and 🍏 Secondary Education.

The judges loved how Otus brings all classroom data together in one place, saving teachers time, giving leaders clear insights, and supporting every student’s growth.

🏅1EdTech Data Privacy Seal

Otus has earned the Data Privacy Seal from 1EdTech. This is a certification awarded to educational technology products that demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting student data and adhering to rigorous privacy standards.

We’re proud of these wins, but even more proud of the difference Otus is making for teachers, leaders, students, and families every single day 💜

Congratulations, Jennifer Wagner!✨Otus Educator of the Month✨

🏆 Words from the Winner 🏆

"One way I use Otus that really helps me and my students is by creating consistency in my assignments. When everything is organized the same way, students know what to expect and can focus more on the content instead of figuring out the format. It also makes things easier on my end. I can quickly compare data across assignments to see what’s working, who needs support, and where to go next with instruction. It helps keep things clear, intentional, and all in one place." - Jennifer Wagner

Jennifer achieved an impressive milestone by completing FOUR OCE Summer Session Cohorts. This is the highest number ever completed! Way to go, Jennifer! Keep shining bright ✨

🥳 Coming to a city near you...

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

Upcoming Workshop:

• Oct 30th - Salem School District (WI)

✔︎ Register here!

🏆 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

You now have control over when grades and feedback are released.

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ Otus AI Update

Now accessible in Assessment Analytics

➡️ Learn More

⭐️ Enhancements

Mastery Setting

Mode: In the event of a mode tie, the default setting awards the higher score. If requested, the default can now be set to the lower score instead. If you're interested, please reach out.

📚 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 is BACK!

🗓 Weekly Schedule:

• Mondays @ 2 PM CST
• Tuesdays @ 3 PM CST
• Wednesdays @ 4 PM CST

Sign up for an upcoming session ⬇️

🥇 Otus Live: Level Up Contest ←

🚨CONTEST CLOSED🚨

🍿 Choose a Learning Playlist (or a few!)

✅ Complete each step of the Playlist.

🔁 Finish more Playlists to boost your odds.

Pick Your Playlist

🛠 Learning Playlist #1: The Otus Essentials

💪 Learning Playlist #2: The Assessment Pro

🤿 Learning Playlist #3: The Data Diver

Have fun and may luck be on your side!

*Contest concludes October 7, 2025

🎁 Learn & 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

Otus has been named a 2025 AWS Champion by the Center for Digital Government and the Center for Digital Education! 🏆

This award isn’t just about technology. It’s about the collective impact of our entire team:
✨ Engineers building dependable infrastructure
✨ Product designing seamless, intuitive experiences
✨ Client Success supporting schools with care and precision

Together, we’re proving that innovation + empathy = real change in K–12 education. 💡📚

We’re honored to be recognized for combining security, scalability, and innovation to help educators support every learner.

👉 Check out the full list of EdTech Champions here!

🥇Otus Live: Level Up Contest ←

Complete a playlist 🎬 Earn a raffle entry

It's simple... Watch - Complete - Repeat

🍿 Choose a Learning Playlist (or a few!)

✅ Complete each step of the playlist.

🔁 Finish more Playlists to boost your odds.

Pick Your Playlist

🛠 Learning Playlist #1: The Otus Essentials

💪 Learning Playlist #2: The Assessment Pro

🤿 Learning Playlist #3: The Data Diver

Enjoy the journey and may luck be on your side!

*Contest concludes October 7, 2025

🥳 Coming to a city near you...

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

Upcoming Workshops:

• Sept 26th - Hardin County Public Schools (TN)

✔︎ Register here!

• Oct 13th - Glynn County School District (GA)

✔︎ Register here!

• Oct 30th - Salem School District (WI)

✔︎ Register here!

🎬 Otus Live!

Join our Otus Live sessions covering a variety of key topics to grow your Otus knowledge!

• Can’t make it to a live session? No problem! Every session is recorded and available anytime in our On-Demand library 🎥

🎁 Learn & Earn Otus Swag

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

🏆 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.