Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
How does a leading curriculum provider manage 13+ years of technical shifts in K-12? Nate Smith, CTO of American Reading Company (ARC), shares how Clever has been their trusted partner since 2013. Nate discusses the "monumental task" of SIS integration and how Clever’s new AnySchool functionality is now helping ARC provide a streamlined, secure experience even for districts not yet on the Clever platform.
What you’ll learn in this video:
The evolution of rostering and SSO from 2013 to 2026.
Why stability and "working every time" is the ultimate GTM advantage.
How AnySchool allows vendors to expand into any district regardless of their platform.
Building trust with customers through radical transparency in security.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: Nate Smith, CTO of American Reading Company
0:15 - The "Monumental Task" of SIS Integration Before Clever
0:41 - Partnership Benefits: Stability, Trust, and LMS Integration
1:06 - Expanding with AnySchool: Serving Off-Clever Districts
1:50 - Building Long-Term Trust through Security & Compliance
2:34 - Advice: The Hidden Challenge of District Documentation
3:27 - Why Clever is the Ideal Partner for Consolidating Compliance
About Clever: Clever is the identity platform powering secure, digital learning in over 111,000 schools worldwide.
🔗 Learn about Clever AnySchool: clever.com/rostering-for-partners
🔗 Visit American Reading Company: americanreading.com
How does a leading curriculum provider manage 13+ years of technical shifts in K-12? Nate Smith, CTO of American Reading Company (ARC), shares how Clever has been their trusted partner since 2013. Nate discusses the "monumental task" of SIS integration and how Clever’s new AnySchool functionality is now helping ARC provide a streamlined, secure experience even for districts not yet on the Clever platform.
What you’ll learn in this video:
The evolution of rostering and SSO from 2013 to 2026.
Why stability and "working every time" is the ultimate GTM advantage.
How AnySchool allows vendors to expand into any district regardless of their platform.
Building trust with customers through radical transparency in security.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: Nate Smith, CTO of American Reading Company
0:15 - The "Monumental Task" of SIS Integration Before Clever
0:41 - Partnership Benefits: Stability, Trust, and LMS Integration
1:06 - Expanding with AnySchool: Serving Off-Clever Districts
1:50 - Building Long-Term Trust through Security & Compliance
2:34 - Advice: The Hidden Challenge of District Documentation
3:27 - Why Clever is the Ideal Partner for Consolidating Compliance
About Clever: Clever is the identity platform powering secure, digital learning in over 111,000 schools worldwide.
🔗 Learn about Clever AnySchool: clever.com/rostering-for-partners
🔗 Visit American Reading Company: americanreading.com
