SchooLinks Earns New 1EdTech Certification for Credentials
The platform now supports industry-standard Open Badges 3.0 and CLR 2.0 digital credentialing.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Job Fairs
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SchooLinks has secured 1EdTech certification for its Open Badges 3.0 and Comprehensive Learner Record 2.0 standards. This update allows for more portable and verifiable digital credential sharing across its student-facing platform.
Why it matters
Adopting open data standards ensures that Learning and Employment Records remain learner-owned and easily portable. This integration helps students move their credentials between educational institutions and potential employers more effectively.
SchooLinks serves millions of students across 42 states, while 10 states are actively developing talent marketplaces using this architecture. The new certifications allow for the direct issuance of badges from workflows where student learning is already tracked.
The players
SchooLinks
An education technology company based in Austin, Texas, that provides a platform for student credentialing and career readiness.
1EdTech
A non-profit organization that develops open standards for educational technology to improve interoperability and data portability.
Aspyr
A technology partner that collaborated with SchooLinks to develop the Central Ohio Talent Network.
The details
The Austin-based company provides students with a digital credential wallet that supports both traditional transcript transmission and standards-based sharing. Districts, states, and employers can now issue credentials directly within the platform, integrating them into existing automation and accountability tools.
Timeline
SchooLinks announced its latest 1EdTech certifications on October 27, 2026.
Market Landscape
This certification follows the design patterns set by the Learning and Employment Records architecture to standardize how student data is stored and verified. By aligning with these frameworks, SchooLinks positions its platform as a central hub for states seeking to build interoperable talent marketplaces.
Students using the platform will gain greater control over their digital credentials, making it easier to share verified skills with future employers. This shift aims to simplify the process of documenting learning achievements as they transition into the workforce.
The takeaway
Standardized digital credentials allow students to carry a portable record of their achievements regardless of where they attend school. Users should ensure their digital wallets are updated to take advantage of these new interoperable badge features.
Further reading
For more information on current hiring trends and credentialing, explore Job Fairs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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