At the school district I work at, a number of teachers want to have their own mini-sites to post information for their classes and such. Currently we have Moodle, but a number of teachers find that too complex and such, and they just want a simple, static webpage.

We're looking for some kind of system that will allow teachers to created their own webpages using a web-based editor, like Google Sites and Tripod. However, we want to run this system on our servers (instead of using a hosted service), so we can have full control over backups, security, and content.

Does anyone know a system like this? Our only requirements are:
- Simple, easy to use
- Web based (we do not want to teach everyone how to use FTP)
- Supports multiple templates
- LDAP authentication (not necessary, but a plus)

Originally Posted by JoeyHogan

- Web based (we do not want to teach everyone how to use FTP)

You could use a basic web host, then implement a sort of php content management system. I believe there are many open source php scripts that could accomplish such a thing.

can you set each teacher up w/ their own wordpress install? something like that, they can really dial them in w/ all the themes available and personalize it in no time.

CMS Made Simple allows for a unique web site design with the ability to change templates with ease. The included admin panel is not only available in English but supports many other languages as well. The program also boasts several extra features available with add-on modules like WYSIWYG, polls, blogging and calendar add-ons are just a few offered.

LifeRay is good staff. It needs JAVA support

Well I think SVN can solve your problem, you may use it.

God I remember having to look at moodle, not an easy learning curve.