To cut costs and streamline its financial and human resources activities, Sublette County School District #1, based in Pinedale, WY, will implement a software package that will consolidate operations into a single database.
- By Sharleen Nelson
- 08/14/13
A company that provides payment systems for a number of segments, including K-12, recently released mobile apps specifically to allow families to manage their children's school financial accounts.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 08/13/13
As they put more devices in the hands of younger students, districts are calculating whether the peace of mind that comes with insurance is worth the cost.
When it comes to technology projects, the value of an investment should be defined by its educational return, not its financial return.
- By Keith R. Krueger
- 07/03/13
Plano Independent School District (PISD) in Texas has implemented a software suite to help school counselors and students select courses to match graduation and postsecondary goals, submit supporting documents with college applications, and track alumni.
A 1-to-1 initiative is only as good as the research, planning, and leadership behind it. The experts at Project RED detail the proven way to plan a successful program.
- By Tom Greaves, Jeanne Hayes
- 06/13/13
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools in St. Paul, Minnesota has eliminated its paper-based payment system and switched to a financial management structure to handle all school-related fees online.
- By Sharleen Nelson
- 06/05/13
Amity Regional School District #5 in Connecticut will streamline its community education registration process.
- By Sharleen Nelson
- 05/21/13
The largest school district in Iowa is shifting from a "1985-era system" to manage time and attendance to a Web-based application.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 05/01/13
Forging a connection between technology and financial leaders is key to any digital transformation.
- By Keith R. Krueger
- 04/10/13