This QuickSchools release focuses on improvements to the Online Forms App, Security as well as the new UI for the Orchestra Master Scheduler. The full list of improvements is below:
Online Forms App
Improve Auto-Email and Email Notification on Status Change
Improve Report Creator support for Submission Payments
Improve Payment Flow
Include Fee Structure when “Copy & Archive” Form Packet
Show Submission Payment Details in Bulk Processor
Bug Fix Duplicate record in Submissions list
Security Improvements
Improve IP Blocking
Minor improvements to login Captcha (Beta)
Bug Fix 2FA for Group School
General Improvements / Bug Fixes
Improve Performance for Report Creator
Improve the new UI for Orchestra Master Scheduler
We have some additional improvements to Group School coming soon.
It’s been a while since our last QuickSchools release. We continue to focus on security and our new UI for Orchestra Master Scheduler (from last month), along with miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Code has a new 4-digit Prefix
Full list of improvements are below:
Security Improvements
Ability for School Admin to disable 2FA for all Students and all Parents (See below)
Enhance the Change Password functionality (Expire Session, Email Notification)
Improve “Login from new Device” Email
Miscellaneous Fixes for Google Authenticator
Miscellaneous Improvements to 2FA (2FA Prefix – See above)
Verification Code for purchasing Utility Credits and Change Password (Beta)
Captcha on Login (Beta)
General Improvements / Bug Fixes
Ability to disconnect Canvas Integration
Improve Listing of Users from Canvas
Improve Schoology Auto-Enrollment of Students
Improve Clever SFTP App
Improve ability to connect/reconnect with Stripe
Separate Attendance Roster based on Subject Abbreviation
Bug Fix Auto-Fill for Online Forms
Bug Fix Print Student Profile
Bug Fix Teacher Directory for Student/Parent Portals
Bug Fix “Add Missing Students” for Section Attendance
Bug Fix removal of GPA values in Transcripts
Bug Fix clear Admin Column for Report Cards
Beta / System Improvements
Sign-In/Sign-Out App for Teachers
Custom Ability to edit uploaded Student Documents
Improve Attendance Dashboard
Improve Course Importer (depends on District Settings)
Improve Semester Activation with Courses & Sections
Improvements for new Master Scheduler UI
Improvements to Email Framework
Transfer Grades for Chronos Transcripts for Inactive Students
Exclude “Excluded from Grading” from Graduation Status Report
Disable 2FA for Students and Parent
School Administrators now have the option to completely disable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all Students and Parents:
QuickSchools is proud to announce the release of a new UI for the Orchestra Master Scheduler (currently in Beta). This is just a front end change, so you can freely switch between the new UI and the original UI, in case you prefer one version over the other:
Here’s a quick run down:
Streamlined Main Page
The main page is now organized into 7 clear steps, making navigation easier. Key tools like Teacher Scheduler and Load Students are front and center, while less-used modules are neatly tucked away for quick access.
This QuickSchools release focuses on security features and our new UI for Orchestra Master Scheduler, along with miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.
School Admin can view Login History for all users
Full list of improvements are below:
Security Improvements
Show Active Sessions – See below
Login History (for School Admin) – See below
General Improvements / Bug Fixes
Improve Required Custom Fields for Students
Improve Report Creator for Report Card data
Improve Student Navigator
Improve Mass Messaging Browser Support for Safari (version 16 and prior)
Bug Fix Standard Charges
Bug Fix Gradebook when moving columns
Bug Fix Gradebook PDF error due to deleted Category
Beta / System Improvements
New UI for Orchestra Master Scheduler (Beta) – See below
PDF Template App support for Lunch Roster
Notes Field for Data Monitor (Internal)
Notes Field for Group School (Internal)
Active Sessions
User can now view all active sessions, and log out from those devices remotely:
Users can view their “Active Sessions” and log them out
Login History (for School Admin)
School Administrators can now view the Login History for teachers, students and parents. Just look for the “Login History” button/link on the corresponding record:
We’ve just released an update to our two-factor authentication (2FA) framework, standardizing the 2FA expiry to 10 days for ALL users, including School Administrators. The 2FA expiration is device-specific, meaning once you log in on a device, you won’t need to enter a new 2FA code for the next 10 days—unless you clear your cache or switch to a different device.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve our platform.
Upcoming Improvements
We have some additional security improvements that we’re excited to roll out in our next QuickSchools release. You can look forward to:
Users can view Active Sessions and terminate them
Admin Users can view Login History for Teachers, Students, and Parents.
We’re committed to improving the user experience while maintaining the highest security standards. Please continue to share your experience on QuickSchools with our Support Team, via Chat or Email.
At QuickSchools, the safety and security of your school’s data is our top priority. In light of growing concerns about cybersecurity, we want to reassure you that we’ve implemented robust measures to keep your information safe and secure.
Here’s What We’re Doing Right Now:
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): You can enable 2FA for your school by going to Settings > Turn Features On/Off > Edit Overall Settings, and selecting the Security section (as seen below). For more details on 2FA, visit our July 2022 release blog.
• Login Activity Monitoring: Users can view their login history, including IP addresses, browser, and device details, to stay vigilant.
• Email Notifications: We notify you immediately when:
A School Admin is added or removed.
Your password is changed or reset.
Planned Data Security Enhancements Coming Soon:
• Mandatory 2FA for Admins: Within the next 3-8 weeks, 2FA will become mandatory for all School Admin accounts. This ensures unauthorized access is even harder to achieve.
• Function-Level Security with 2FA: Sensitive actions, such as purchasing Text Messaging Credits with a saved credit card, will require additional 2FA verification.
• Dynamic Security Controls: We’re exploring ways to lock sensitive functions based on suspicious activity.
For more information about our security measures and approach to keeping student data safe, we invite you to read our blog post: “Is Student Data Safe?”.
We understand that unauthorized logins are one of the biggest threats to security, and we are committed to helping your school prevent them. If you have any concerns or need assistance enabling security features, please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you for trusting QuickSchools to support your school’s needs
