K-12 Cybersecurity: Student Information System Backup & Data Recovery Best Practices

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Most of the time, running a Student Information System (SIS) is all about the day-to-day. Teachers take attendance. Office staff enter grades. Admins pull reports. Behind the important daily work is something easy to overlook: making sure you can recover your data if something goes wrong.  An unexpected outage can stall daily operations and frustrate ... Read more

Rethinking Grades: Comparing Standards-Based Grading vs. Traditional Grading

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There’s a growing question in today’s classrooms: Should schools continue with traditional grading or switch to standards-based grading? Both grading models have their place, but their differences can impact student motivation, instructional feedback, and clarity in communication.  Educators are evaluating both systems to ensure that grades accurately reflect learning objectives. This blog breaks down both ... Read more

10 Tips to Manage Data Quality During a Student Information System Implementation

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Implementing a new Student Information System (SIS) is a major undertaking. The right SIS can streamline daily school operations, from enrollment to grading, attendance, and state compliance. But before your district can benefit from a new SIS, there's a critical challenge to navigate: migrating your district's data.  Whether your district is moving on from a ... Read more

Planning for Long-Term Success: Building Scalable EdTech Infrastructure in Public Schools

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Technology touches nearly every aspect of school operations, from managing enrollment to collecting and analyzing data, meeting compliance requirements, and more. Adopting many disparate Edtech solutions often creates long-term limitations as needs change, system costs rise, and integrations become more complex. In response, districts are shifting their approach to technology. Instead of relying on piecemeal ... Read more

The Student Information System Data Clean Up Every District Should Do Before Summer Break

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As the school year winds down, educators and administrators turn their attention to planning for the next academic year. Final grades are being entered, celebrations are underway, and classrooms are slowly being packed up for summer. Amid all this activity, one important task should rise to the top of every district’s priority list: cleaning up ... Read more

From Collecting Data to Taking Action: How an SIS with Intuitive Tools Supports the Whole Student

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Academic progress, attendance, behavior, social-emotional learning, and family engagement all shape a student’s journey. But too often, schools rely on multiple disconnected EdTech systems to collect and track this data. When data is spread across different platforms, educators can struggle to see the full picture, making it harder to identify at-risk students and provide the ... Read more

Differentiated vs. Personalized Learning: Finding the Right Approach for Your Students

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Classrooms are filled with students who have different strengths, challenges, and learning styles. Some understand new concepts quickly, while others need more time or alternative approaches. To support all learners, many educators use strategies like differentiated learning and personalized learning.  Choosing the right approach depends on factors like classroom size, student independence, and available resources. ... Read more

An Introductory Guide to Creating Effective & Actionable MTSS Intervention Plans

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Schools face increasing pressure to support students’ academic achievement and ensure their social and emotional well-being. As classrooms become more diverse in their learning needs, educators are expected to deliver a wide range of student support services. To meet these demands, educators need systematic, evidence-based approaches that can flex and adapt to meet the needs ... Read more

Getting Started with K-12 Cybersecurity: Tips to Help Schools Secure Their Technology

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Schools use technology for almost everything now - from taking attendance to storing health records. Moving education online with software and digital tools simplifies administration and improves instruction, making data and school curricula more accessible. Education technologies help educators track student progress, communicate with families, and manage daily operations. However, this increased reliance on technology ... Read more