A computer implemented method for distributing, collecting, monitoring and releasing assignments by a content management system. The method includes distributing file requests for assignments to students. Each file request includes one or more metadata tags. Students submit assignments in response to the file requests with the assignments being stored and associated with the file requests using the one or more metadata tags. In response to a release command, the assignments are searched based on one or more metadata tags and assignments associated with a student can be released to the student.