26.7.0.0 release notes | PowerSchool Learning and Engagement

Deployment of release 26.7.0.0 is expected on July 25, 2026.

Product updates

The following table lists recent changes, improvements, and feature updates.

Summary	Description
Online Scoring	The Online Scoring page has been significantly optimized to address performance issues, particularly on districts with large volumes of test data. The updated experience is now the default for all users. All existing scoring workflows, question types, rubrics, file attachments, and student feedback features continue to work as before.
SpeechStream v3.11.1 security and accessibility updates	Updated SpeechStream to v3.11.1, bringing security enhancements and accessibility improvements to the default Settings panel for a smoother experience.
Respondus LockDown Browser in controlled availability (computers only)	Districts can now opt-in to enable Respondus LockDown Browser for Performance Matters assessments. This functionality provides robust test security, utilizing LockDown Browser for those assessments that have the setting enabled. Students will not be able to navigate to or open new tabs, nor have access to other software or applications on their computer while taking their assessment in the secure browser. This feature is currently supported only for computers (Windows or Mac), not yet for Chromebooks or iPads. This will be available in a future release. There are multiple steps to enable and use this feature. This feature requires students to have the Respondus LockDown Browser software downloaded onto their device (the OEM/SDK version). Districts can choose to work with their IT departments to install on student computers, but students will also be able to do so on their own in Performance Matters OLA. Submit a support ticket to gain access to the functionality and next steps.

Summary

Description

Online Scoring

The Online Scoring page has been significantly optimized to address performance issues, particularly on districts with large volumes of test data. The updated experience is now the default for all users. All existing scoring workflows, question types, rubrics, file attachments, and student feedback features continue to work as before.

SpeechStream v3.11.1 security and accessibility updates

Updated SpeechStream to v3.11.1, bringing security enhancements and accessibility improvements to the default Settings panel for a smoother experience.

Respondus LockDown Browser in controlled availability (computers only)

Districts can now opt-in to enable Respondus LockDown Browser for Performance Matters assessments. This functionality provides robust test security, utilizing LockDown Browser for those assessments that have the setting enabled. Students will not be able to navigate to or open new tabs, nor have access to other software or applications on their computer while taking their assessment in the secure browser. This feature is currently supported only for computers (Windows or Mac), not yet for Chromebooks or iPads. This will be available in a future release.

There are multiple steps to enable and use this feature. This feature requires students to have the Respondus LockDown Browser software downloaded onto their device (the OEM/SDK version). Districts can choose to work with their IT departments to install on student computers, but students will also be able to do so on their own in Performance Matters OLA. Submit a support ticket to gain access to the functionality and next steps.

Resolved issues

The following table highlights the key issues resolved in this release.

Summary	Description
Drag-and-drop items	Resolved and issue where drag-and-drop items with multiple correct answers displayed inaccurately in Student Item Analysis, test review, and the portal. Items now display accurately while preserving correct scoring.
SLO property unlock for special characters	Resolved an error that prevented users from unlocking SLOs or SLO properties when special characters were present in the rationale box.