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Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Unless otherwise stated, all features in this release are available in the Production environment on…
1. The New UI: More Than Just a New Coat of Paint We are incredibly excited to preview a redesigned User Interface (UI) that is built with accessibility and efficiency at its core. Why the Change? Our goal is to ensure LearnPlatform is inclusive for all users. The new UI is fully validated to be WCAG 2.1 AA compliant.…
Educators rely on assessment data every day to make decisions about instruction, intervention, and student support. And while Mastery Predictive Assessments have always provided a strong, reliable signal, we’re continually working to make that signal even more precise.That’s why this year, we made an important enhancement…
Understanding what happens after a badge is issued has always been one of the biggest gaps in credentialing. You could see activity across badge creation, awarding, and sharing. But it was still difficult to answer critical questions: Are learners actually accepting badges? Are those badges being seen after they’re shared?…
With LearnPlatform, districts don’t need to guess when it comes to edtech.They can see their ecosystem, vet tools for safety and compliance, prove what works, and optimize for learning outcomes. Recently, we announced our commitment to the accessible modernization of LearnPlatform. Today, we are thrilled to follow up and…
We’re excited to announce that the Unified Cart Experience is now live in Canvas Catalog, delivering a more streamlined and flexible way to purchase and manage course and program enrollments. What’s new? Catalog now features a single, unified cart that makes purchasing simpler and more intuitive with configurable seat…
We’ve heard consistent feedback around the need to support meaningful student engagement and accessibility—while also simplifying workflows for both instructors and learners. As part of our broader focus on creating more intuitive and streamlined day-to-day experiences in Canvas, we’re continuing to invest in improvements…
At our recent New & Next Showcase, members of our leadership team dug into the future of Canvas and unveiled new Canvas tiers, details on IgniteAI feature availability, plans to evolve the user experience, updates to our Impact product, and more. As promised, below is a quick look at additional product updates we didn’t…
By Shiren Vijiasingam & Rachel Orston We just wrapped our second New & Next Showcase. We want to take a moment to share what we covered for those who couldn’t join live, and add some context around it for those who did. A rebroadcast is available on the Instructure events page. IgniteAI: From preview to practice Let’s…
Modernizing Your Mastery Experience: Accessibility and UI UpdatesIn every school district, tools are only as effective as they are accessible. Educators and administrators rely on core workflows every day to track student growth and manage curriculum. That is why we are excited to announce a series of modernization updates…
Rethinking the Learner Experience on Mobile: New Dashboard is available For students, the Canvas mobile app is often where they quickly check in with their learning. Whether they are commuting or standing in line, they’re usually trying to answer two questions: what needs attention right now, and how are they doing? While…
We’re keeping Beta on its current schedule This week, we shared that the Canvas Beta environment would move from a weekly to a three-week refresh cycle beginning May 2, 2026. The response from the Community was immediate, thoughtful, and clear. Based on that feedback, we’re reversing the decision. The Canvas Beta…