In a survey administered to the National Panel of New Principals, 59% cited time management as the most challenging aspect of the job. If you’re a school leader—whether new to the job or a seasoned professional—you can certainly relate. Running a school consists of many tasks, and each of them takes time. How can you … Read more
Our new Reports feature can be used to prepare and email childcare tax receipts. Tax season is never fun, but when you run a school or a daycare and have to provide families with tax receipts, things get worse. Based on discussions with our customer base, administrators spend an incredible amount of time preparing those … Read more
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a proactive method of identifying and supporting students with behavior or learning needs. RTI begins with high-quality, evidence-based whole class instruction. Struggling learners identified through assessment are provided with interventions. Adults closely monitor student progress toward learning goals, adjusting interventions as needed. Variables such as the intensity and duration of … Read more
When it comes to educational buzzwords, “social-emotional learning” (SEL) was the hot topic of 2018. But SEL is far more than a passing trend. It has the power to reduce behavior problems, increase academic achievement, and lead to improved student outcomes. Experts agree that social-emotional learning matters. Even D.C. and the U.S. Department of Education … Read more
Research indicates that effective teachers are the most important factor in student achievement. The success of your students and school depends on your hiring decisions. In this article, we’ll share five interview questions that will ensure you’re hiring effective teachers for your school. The Research In Tennessee, students who spent three years with a highly … Read more
Education is a continuously evolving field, and it’s important for educational leaders to keep up. At the same time, school administrators are busy. And that’s an understatement! That’s why podcasts are a great way to gain inspiration, stay current, and continue growing as a leader. If you aren’t sure where to begin, try one of … Read more
For parents, choosing a daycare is a daunting decision. Many feel extremely nervous about leaving their baby or toddler in another’s care. How to attract parents to your daycare center? By helping them to ease their fears. In this article, we’ll take a look at four major parent needs–and how you can meet them. By … Read more
Teaching is an ongoing learning process, and the most effective administrators know how to support teacher growth. In this article, we’ll share five practical tips on how administrators can support teachers. Research shows that strong teacher-administrator relationships cultivate a positive school culture, help teachers “buy in” to school policies and requests, and ultimately lead to better … Read more
Credit cards are not going anywhere. In America alone, Visa and MasterCard clocked in $4.7 trillion of purchases in 2017. Accordingly, you can expect your millennial parents (and therefore, increasingly, most of your parents) to ask you whether you accept credit cards. But to you, owner, principal, supervisor, administrator – or all of the above … Read more