BOULDER, Colo. - ColoradoDesk -- Class Composer, the pioneering student placement software that helps elementary schools create equitable class lists, has been named a winner at FETC Pitchfest 2025, a prestigious competition spotlighting the most innovative edtech startups.

Held at the Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC), Pitchfest 2025 featured cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of K-12 education. Class Composer stood out for its intuitive platform that streamlines the student placement process, ensuring well-balanced classrooms based on key academic, behavioral, and social factors.

Mike Cronley, founder of Class Composer, expressed his excitement about the recognition, saying, "Winning at FETC Pitchfest is an incredible honor. It validates our mission to help schools build classrooms where every student has the best chance to thrive. Our student placement software empowers educators with data-driven decision-making, saving them time and improving classroom equity."

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The FETC Pitchfest judges praised Class Composer for tackling one of the most time-consuming administrative challenges in education. By replacing traditional, manual class list creation with a structured, research-backed approach, the software ensures teachers can focus more on student success rather than administrative burdens.

"We designed Class Composer to be a tool that teachers love—easy to use, intuitive, and impactful. This award confirms that we're making a meaningful difference in schools," Cronley added.

With schools increasingly prioritizing equitable learning environments, Class Composer provides a practical, scalable solution that aligns with these goals. By enabling schools to create well-balanced classes that consider academic performance, behavioral factors, and social dynamics, the software helps foster student success from day one. This data-driven approach reduces bias, supports inclusion, and leads to stronger teacher-student relationships.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting educators, Class Composer continuously enhances its platform with new features based on real-world classroom needs. Schools using Class Composer report significant time savings, greater transparency in student placements, and improved collaboration among teachers and administrators. By simplifying what has traditionally been a stressful and complex process, the software allows educators to focus on what truly matters—teaching and student engagement.

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Winning at FETC Pitchfest 2025 places Class Composer among the top edtech companies driving meaningful change in K-12 education. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its reach, helping even more schools create equitable, high-performing classrooms that set students up for success.

About Class Composer
Class Composer is an innovative student placement software designed to help elementary schools create equitable and well-balanced classes with ease. By leveraging data-driven insights, the platform ensures every student is placed in an environment where they can thrive academically and socially. Committed to reducing the administrative burden on educators, Class Composer is revolutionizing how schools build classrooms.