Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, students and teachers were forced to adapt to a new classroom alternative: Canvas. In replacing Google Classroom, a program used since elementary school, students struggled to adapt to the new software. Teachers also faced difficulties, with many openly expressing their frustration. 

However, before long, the complaints had died down. Coming to accept the program as the future, students and teachers alike reluctantly and slowly adapted. 

Then came March 22, 2025. Wayne Schools announced a $7.1 million budget deficit. Among the district’s cost-cutting measures were 40 staff layoffs, the privatization of aftercare programs, and the cancellation of certain software subscriptions.

Although not confirmed by the school district, there has been much speculation on whether Canvas will persist. 

Mr. Hittinger, a history teacher and historian for Wayne Hills, responded to this news confidently:

 “While this year, my students worked very hard to adapt to Canvas, as have I and my colleagues. We are looking forward to welcoming Google Classroom because that’s a platform that we’re used to as well.” 

Though he wouldn’t reveal any more information due to district policy, he ended the interview on a reassuring note: 

“I am sure that next year will be as seamless as this year was.”