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At a Glance
Embrace
Embrace
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Star Rating
(174)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Skyward Student Management Suite
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Embrace excels in Student Data Management with a score of 9.2, while Skyward Student Management Suite trails behind at 8.2. Reviewers mention that Embrace's intuitive interface makes it easier to manage student records effectively.
  • Reviewers say that Embrace's IEP Creation feature is highly rated at 9.4, significantly outperforming Skyward's 7.1. Users on G2 highlight the streamlined process in Embrace, which allows for quicker and more efficient IEP documentation.
  • Users say that Embrace's File Sharing capabilities are robust, scoring 9.4 compared to Skyward's 8.0. Reviewers mention that Embrace provides seamless collaboration tools that enhance communication among educators and staff.
  • G2 users report that Embrace shines in Reporting Capabilities with a score of 9.2, while Skyward's score is 8.3. Users highlight that Embrace offers customizable reports that are easy to generate and interpret.
  • Reviewers mention that Embrace's Goals & Objectives Library is rated at 9.0, whereas Skyward's is lower at 7.9. Users appreciate the comprehensive resources available in Embrace that help in setting and tracking educational goals.
  • Users on G2 report that Embrace's Custom Workflows feature scores 8.1, closely matching Skyward's 8.0. However, reviewers say that Embrace provides more flexibility in tailoring workflows to meet specific institutional needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Embrace
No pricing available
Skyward Student Management Suite
No pricing available
Free Trial
Embrace
Free Trial is available
Skyward Student Management Suite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
22
8.3
153
Ease of Use
8.6
22
7.3
155
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.0
31
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
33
Quality of Support
8.7
19
7.5
133
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
30
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
20
7.2
154
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
10
Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
5
K-12 Student Information SystemsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.4
245
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.4
24
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.5
20
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Progress monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
114
7.8
142
Special Education Feature Questions
9.2
16
8.2
24
9.4
16
7.1
15
9.0
12
7.9
13
9.4
14
8.0
15
9.1
13
7.8
13
6.7
8
7.1
7
8.1
13
7.8
16
8.1
7
8.0
11
9.2
10
8.3
18
7.0
5
7.7
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Embrace
Embrace
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Embrace and Skyward Student Management Suite are categorized as Special Education
Unique Categories
Embrace
Embrace has no unique categories
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite is categorized as Curriculum Management, K-12 Student Information Systems, and Academic Advising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Embrace
Embrace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
74.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.4%
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
54.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Embrace
Embrace
Education Management
77.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
14.8%
Sports
3.7%
Alternative Dispute Resolution
3.7%
Other
0.0%
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Education Management
66.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
20.2%
Higher Education
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
1.2%
Writing and Editing
0.6%
Other
5.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Embrace
Embrace
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

I like the ease of being able to write an IEP and how the forms are done.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Where do I start? Full disclosure: I am here reviewing Embrace fresh from an 'incident' that is going to cost me a good hour of my life. I was finalizing the longest section of a report, which described and analyzed a particular student's performance in...

Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lucinda F.
LF
Lucinda F.
Verified User in Education Management

Everything! Ease of state reports. I can customize security to fit each user. I am able to create my own student reports to pull exactly what I need. Customer support is usually quick to get back with you.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I wish that I could "hold" grades when entering only a few in a class (when some students are still not finished with project). Sometimes I would like to change a grade (especially on a rubric) before it becomes live. I wish that there was a video or...

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Discussions
Embrace
Embrace Discussions
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Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite Discussions
What is Skyward Student Management Suite used for?
1 comment
Sarah C.
SC
We use it for almost everything: daily attendance, grade book, scheduling, school forms, discipline tracking, messaging, student and family information,...Read more
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