Canvas Parent by Instructure addresses the longstanding challenge of parental access to real-time academic information, eliminating dependence on physical planners and periodic report cards. The application serves as a centralized portal for monitoring student progress across educational institutions using the Canvas learning management system. The application's core functionality includes comprehensive assignment management with due date tracking, grade monitoring across individual assignments and overall courses, and automated alert systems. Parents can configure customized notifications for grade thresholds and upcoming deadlines, while the announcements feature provides direct access to teacher communications without requiring email coordination. The reminder system allows for proactive academic support rather than reactive intervention after missed deadlines. User experience demonstrates generally intuitive navigation despite some organizational limitations noted in reviews. The interface presents a dashboard-style overview of multiple students where supported, though notification management for siblings with shared teachers presents challenges. Real-world usage patterns show parents checking the application daily for grade updates and weekly for assignment planning, with push notifications serving as the primary engagement driver rather than manual checking. User feedback consistently praises the application's core functionality while identifying specific interface improvements. Jessica's April 2024 review notes the desire for filtered views of missing assignments and chronological sorting, while Adam Mayer's September 2024 feedback highlights notification confusion when multiple children share teachers. These observations reflect broader trends where the application succeeds in information delivery but faces usability challenges in multi-student households and customized viewing preferences. The application excels in providing centralized academic monitoring with real-time data synchronization, though its effectiveness remains partially dependent on teacher adoption consistency. Ideal for parents seeking regular academic updates without direct teacher communication, the platform offers most value when educational institutions fully leverage the Canvas ecosystem. Limitations in customization and notification management present opportunities for future development, particularly for families with multiple students.