BuyBoard approves Typesy keyboarding curriculum for K-12 schools

eReflect says its Typesy typing platform has been approved through BuyBoard under RFP 749-24, expanding access for schools that want structured keyboarding instruction. The move comes as districts put more focus on digital fluency, classroom technology use and student readiness for online learning. Why it matters: - BuyBoard approval can make it easier for K-12 districts to purchase Typesy through a cooperative purchasing channel. - The move targets a core school need: keyboarding skills for students who use computers for assignments, testing, communication, research and collaboration. - Districts looking to strengthen digital fluency now have another procurement path for typing instruction and classroom reporting tools. What happened: - eReflect announced that Typesy has been approved through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, known as BuyBoard®, under RFP Number 749-24 for Instructional Technology Equipment and Related Services. - The approval gives schools access to Typesy’s keyboarding and typing curriculum platform through the cooperative purchasing program. - Teachers and administrators can learn more at Typesy’s local government purchasing page . The details: - Typesy for BuyBoard provides structured K-12 keyboarding instruction through guided typing lessons, interactive exercises and classroom-focused learning activities. - The platform is designed to help students improve typing speed, typing accuracy and keyboard familiarity. - Students can move at their own pace while practicing typing habits that support everyday academic work. - Educators can assign lessons, monitor student progress and use built-in classroom reporting features. - eReflect says the curriculum can be used across schools and grade levels. - Typesy is designed primarily for K-12 education and also supports broader student technology skills, foundational computer familiarity and digital fluency. Between the lines: - The approval reflects how keyboarding has shifted from a standalone skill to part of broader digital instruction. - Schools are being pushed to teach students how to work comfortably on computers as more learning, testing and collaboration moves online. - Cooperative purchasing approval can lower friction for districts that want curriculum tools without a separate procurement process. What’s next: - Schools that use BuyBoard can now evaluate Typesy for classroom use and districtwide deployment. - eReflect is positioning the platform for educators seeking a keyboarding curriculum tied to digital readiness and classroom management. - The company is likely to use the approval to broaden adoption across K-12 schools and other educational settings.