Getting Ready for the New School Year! QuickSchools’ 2024 Webinar Series Continues

Attention school administrators gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year: QuickSchools is here to support you every step of the way!

Join us for a free, live webinar on Thursday, July 25th at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. This webinar is aimed to help you set up your QuickSchools account effectively. We’ll guide you through essential tasks, including:

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New Release – July 10, 2024

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

  • Bug Fix Display of Section Limits when limit is set to zero in Course Catalog
  • Show Rooms assignments for Courses based on Departments in Step 1

General Improvements

  • Auto-map Courses to Schoology when a new semester is activated
  • Increase timeout for archiving old Homework when a new semester is created
  • Increase timeout for XML BackUps
  • Fix display in Student Listing when Nickname is not provided
  • Bug fix display of configured PDF Template for Report Cards and Transcripts
  • Bug fix search for “Your Students” listing

Beta Improvements

  • New Data Monitor Framework (v1)
  • Refactor Migrate to Next Year (for Courses & Sections)
  • Framework Improvements for Anonymization (on-going)
  • Support “Weight Type” and “Excluded from GPA” for Course Importer
  • Support multiple Graduation Tracks
  • Improve Security for Support Agents (Google Authenticator)

Creative Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July with Educational Fun

celebrate the 4th of july

As the summer sun shines brightly and the sounds of fireworks fill the air, the 4th of July offers a wonderful opportunity for families and educators to come together for both fun and learning. Although students are on summer break, this day can still be a time for educational engagement, family bonding, and community celebration. Here are some creative ways to make the 4th of July memorable and meaningful.

Engage children in hands-on activities by creating crafts related to themes of freedom and unity. Simple projects like making paper flags, crafting symbols of unity from around the world, or creating decorations can be fun and educational. These activities help develop fine motor skills and provide an opportunity to discuss the importance of these themes in various cultures. Families can also work together on a larger project, such as a mural or scrapbook, documenting their 4th of July memories.

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Empowering Parental Involvement and Enhancing Support for Gen Z Students

Empowering Parental Involvement and Enhancing Support for Gen Z Students

The development of online learning has transformed the college experience for Generation Z students. Along with this shift, there has also been an increase in parental involvement in students’ academic journey. We recognize the value of enabling this changing dynamic, especially as a student information system and school scheduling software. Let’s take a closer look at how information technology solutions are empowering parental involvement and enhancing support for Gen Z students. 

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New Release – June 20, 2024

Today’s QuickSchools release focuses on the Orchestra Master Scheduler, with general improvements to the Student Information System. 

The full list of improvements is included below:

Master Scheduler Improvements

  • New Enhanced Room Management module (Beta)
  • Refactor Year-Long and Next Course Functionality
  • Auto-Drop Section Enrollments when Student is deactivated
  • Auto-Delete Section Enrollments when Student is deleted
Enhances Room Management for Orchestra Master Scheduler
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4 Effective Strategies to Increase Ebook and Audiobook Awareness

4 Effective Strategies to Increase Ebook and Audiobook Awareness

Reading is a cherished hobby for many, but it can often be expensive. With the cost of new books rising, reading is sometimes viewed as a luxury hobby that not everyone can afford. However, digital formats such as ebooks and audiobooks present a more accessible alternative and schools should increase eBook and audiobook awareness to cultivate reading for the younger generation. 

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Building Resilience: Effective Strategies for Mental Health Awareness in Education

Effective Strategies for Mental Health Awareness in Education

As we commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to spotlight the importance of mental health awareness in educational settings. In the whirlwind of academic demands and personal challenges, students and educators face myriad challenges that can impact their mental health. It is important to know the tools supporting student mental health, as well as the mental health resources available for teachers, to foster a supportive environment.

Let’s explore strategies for supporting mental well-being during this awareness month and beyond.

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New Release – May 28, 2024

Today’s QuickSchools release focuses on the Orchestra Master Scheduler, with a few beta improvements to the Student Information System. 

Full list of improvements are below:

Master Scheduler Improvements

  • Improved Room Management in Step 1 and 4
  • New importer for Rooms (District Settings)
  • Support Semester Dropdown for Course Requests in Student record
  • Course Request Importer supports Semester (Step 2)
  • New Constraint for Consecutive Sections for Teachers (Step 4)
  • Miscellaneous / Cosmetic improvements to Room Selection (Step 4)
  • Bug Fix Room PDF Report when No Department is assigned to Room
  • Bug Fix Schedule Board PDF Report when No Department assigned to Teacher
  • Bug Fix Unlock Course Requests in Step 5
  • Bug Fix Finalize Sections in Step 6 for multiple-term Enrollment Periods

General Improvements

  • Improve Indicator for manually edited values in Report Cards
  • Improve support for Graduation Date in Transcripts

Beta Improvements

  • Improve support for Complex Names (i.e. separate First / Last names)
  • Support “<Nick Name> <Last Name>” Format for Students
  • Support Scheduled Mobile Notifications for Class by QuickSchools
  • Improve Notifications from Standards-Based Gradebook