Purchasing a new SIS or database package is expensive and a multi-year commitment. Many times a necessary upgrade isn’t completed because of finances, but the loss of that best-fit product can wreak havoc on a school community for years to come. If you’re considering an upgrade but aren’t sure of how to cover it, fear …
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Making Sense of BlackbaudID and Why You Need It
If you’re a Blackbaud school, you most likely have seen the announcements that BlackbaudID will soon be required for login to Core, Education Management and most other Blackbaud products. If this seems like jargon to you, or you’re not sure how to move forward, read on! In the past, Blackbaud has had a different username …
Struggling with School Calendars? How to Overcome Scheduling Woes
Keeping up with multiple schedules, events and dates in a school is enough to make a facility manager’s head spin. Most schools have a dizzying array of things that have to be kept up with, but struggle to find the best way to do it and keep everyone on the same page. If you find …
Debunking 7 Myths about Cybersecurity in Private Schools
Security breaches are happening everywhere. We read about them every day in the news, in our newsfeeds, and on social media. Its happening so much that we’ve almost become desensitized to it. The reality is schools are a target, and its an issue that must be addressed to operate in today’s world. There are many …
Considering a new SIS? Five Things to Consider Before Starting
For one reason or another, every school undertakes the research process for a new Student Information System at some point in time. The right system can be a major value for the entire school community, but the wrong one can quickly demoralize faculty and frustrate parents. Knowing what you’re doing and how to approach it …