New Release – Sept 10, 2024

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Now that classes have resumed for many schools in the US and Canada, the next few QuickSchools releases will focus more on system stability, performance and maintenance, with a few bug fixes where needed. 

Full list of improvements are below:

General Improvements

  • Improve Online Payment Experience from Online Forms 
  • Improve Hide Subject Grade Level for “Courses & Sections”
  • Improve Year-End Promotion / Retention for “Courses & Sections”
  • Refine Section Enrollment Importer for “Courses & Sections”
  • Miscellaneous Bug Fixes for “Courses & Sections”

Beta Improvements

  • Transfer Grades from Gradebook to Chronos Transcripts (Alpha)
  • New “Consolidated” Roll-Up Type for Transcripts (Alpha)
  • Orchestra SFTP Support for Active and Next Enrollment Period
  • General Improvements to Email History
  • General Improvements to Graduation Requirements
  • General Improvements to Privacy and Security
  • Improvements to Data Monitor Framework (v4)
  • Enhanced Data Maintenance
  • API Support for Mobile

Thank You for Joining Our August Webinar!

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We’d like to give a big shoutout to everyone who attended our “Introducing QuickSchools for Teachers” webinar in August. Your participation made it a great success, and we truly appreciate all the questions and feedback we received.

During the webinar, we covered key topics to help teachers streamline their tasks, including how to:

  • Navigate QuickSchools and log in smoothly
  • Manage different types of student attendance
  • Enter grades and generate reports using the Gradebook module (overview)
  • Utilize LMS modules for lesson plans, class discussions, and homework assignments (overview)
  • Access QuickSchools support resources like chat, tutorials, and online documentation

We hope you found the webinar helpful, and that you’re feeling more confident using QuickSchools in your classroom.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to host two more webinars in September. The first webinar (September 19) will offer an in-depth look at the Gradebook module, and the second will showcase QuickSchools’ communication tools for effective communication with students and parents (September 26).

Thanks again for joining us—we can’t wait to see you in the next session!

5 Tips for Writing a Resume as a First-Year College Student

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“The early bird catches the worm,” they say. And in the ripple of college and potential career success, your resume is your early bird special.

Think you don’t need one as a freshman? Think again. Even if you’re just starting out, a solid resume can open doors you never thought possible. Internships, part-time gigs, and scholarships—they all want to see what you’re made of. It’s like your personal highlight reel, showing all of your skills, experiences, and potential. 

So, let’s get started on what you need to know about crafting that perfect resume, shall we?

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How to Maximize School Savings by Learning the True ROI for an SIS 

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Maximize School Savings

Managing student information efficiently is crucial for the smooth operation of schools and educational institutions. Student information software (SIS) plays a vital role, offering a range of features designed to streamline administrative tasks and improve data management. Understanding the cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of SIS is essential for school administrators making decisions about technological upgrades to maximize school savings. This article will analyze the cost-effectiveness and ROI of implementing SIS, focusing on hidden costs, long-term savings, and its advantages.

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15 Creative Icebreaker Activity Ideas for Students to Kickstart the School Year

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Creative Icebreaker Activity Ideas for Students

As the school year begins, teachers face the challenge of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for their students. Icebreaker activities are a powerful way to break down barriers, spark connections, and set a positive tone for the year ahead. We’ve compiled 15 engaging icebreaker activity ideas for students to help you kickstart a successful school term.

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4 Reasons Why Upskilling and Reskilling is Essential to the Teaching Workforce

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With rapid advances in technology, digital transformation, and changes in the way we work, it’s no wonder that we are reassessing the skills we need to thrive in the workplace today. The need for highly skilled employees is greater than ever.

A recent report states that technology such as generative AI will continue to change the demands on the workforce across many industries in the US, including education. As a result, there is a stronger emphasis on skills development in the teaching workforce. 

Training for teachers cannot be an isolated event at the start of their career or an annual development course to “tick a box”. Upskilling and reskilling are essential for the teaching workforce, and in this article, you’ll find out why. 

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New Release – Aug 21, 2024

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Today’s QuickSchools release focuses on a few system / framework improvements around security, performance and maintenance, with general improvements to the Orchestra Master Scheduler and Student Information System. 

Full list of improvements are below:

Master Scheduler Improvements

  • Step 1 Importer for Period Length
  • Improve Step 4 Indicator for Course and Department Constraint Violations
  • Bug Fix Step 4 for copied Sections from Previous Semester
  • Bug Fix Step 5 Completion Percentage for Unsubmitted Course Requests
  • Bug Fix Step 5 Rejections for manually assigned sections
  • Miscellaneous Bug Fixes and Cosmetic Improvements

General Improvements

  • Report Cards Support for multiple Admin Column Grading Scales
  • Freeze the Students column in “Subject-Based” screen for Report Cards
  • Hide Subject Grade Level for “Courses & Sections”
  • Support Pre-Enrolled Students in “Courses & Sections”
  • CleverSFTP App Support for multiple SFTP Connections (See below)

Beta Improvements

  • New Importer for Student Tags
  • Bulk Print Library Barcodes (30 barcodes per page)
  • Bug Fix Library Books Importer for Site
  • Improve School Dropdown in Chronos Transcripts
  • Improvements to Data Monitor Framework (v3)
  • Improvements to Archiving of Uploaded Homework and Submissions
  • General Improvements to Privacy and Security
  • Mobile Support for Class Discussions

Clever SFTP supports Multiple Connections

The CleverSFTP App on the QuickSchools AppStore now support multiple SFTP hosts. This means that you can schedule the same Clever-spec files to multiple vendors:

You will first need to setup the different SFTP hosts via the SFTP Connections menu:

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The Ultimate Top 10 Must-Have School Supply List for Parents 

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Ultimate Top 10 Must-Have School Supply List for Parents 

Forget the pencils and notebooks—let’s talk about the real essentials your child needs for a successful school year. While traditional school supplies are important, there’s a whole other list of “supplies” that can truly support your child’s academic and personal growth. From fostering a love for reading to teaching responsibility through chores, these elements are the foundation of a thriving educational environment. Let’s dive into this ultimate school supply list for parents and discover how you can make this school year the best one yet for your children.

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