MACRO CONNECT BLOG & NEWS
Big Brothers Big Sisters Detroit
One of the core values that has guided Macro Connect’s impact on Detroit is “Community Minded.” Our team members live that out by choosing a local non-profit organization and volunteering at least 5 hours every month. With a team of 24 employees, that will add up to...
The 2020 E-Rate Update
In 2020, there will be an important and unexpected change to the E-Rate Program from the FCC. We wanted to make sure you have all the correct information: The new Five-Year Category Two funding approach has been made permanent, but rates will not reset until 2021....
Data Day – Building Effective Internal Data Reporting Structures
Can you imagine a world where school districts are able to make data-driven decisions to allocate scarce resources to students who are in most need? Or skillfully aggregate and analyze data to improve metrics like attendance, graduation rates, and test results? With...
Looking Back at 2019
In order to know where you’re going, it's important to look back at where you’ve been. While celebrating our 22nd birthday, we took time to reflect on our favorite moments and major achievements from 2019. We’ve grown significantly in every meaning of the word, now...
How You Can Benefit From A School Safety Grant
The Rising Atmosphere of School Safety Since 1999 there have been almost 300 school shootings, over 25% of schools don’t have a written safety plan, 15% of students admit to experiencing some form of digital bullying, and 6% of students report missing school at least...
Harmonizing School Technology and Operations
School Operations and Technology are are two sides of the same coin, but which comes first? On one hand, you need transportation, staff training, and internal communication processes facilitated by a Chief Operations Officer to make a school function smoothly. On the...
3 Ways Macro Connect Is Saving Schools Time and Money on Count Day
If there’s one thing every educator is short on, it’s time. If there are two things, they’re time and money. We want to save you both this Count Day, via our expert Count Day consulting and innovative 10-Day Worksheets. Around this time last year, we took a deep dive...
Start of Year Checklist
The summer heat seems to have broken just in time for the new school year. Students have their new backpacks and shoes and their parents are eager to get them back in the classroom. Depending on your school, you may already be a week into teaching or the first day may...
Noteworthy News in Education Technology
Part of our mission is to keep schools up to date on the latest noteworthy news in the education technology space. Below are three important items that we think everyone should read about. Modernizing the E-Rate Program For over 20 years, the E-Rate program has...
Cyber Security Staff Training Program
If you keep up with our blog regularly, you’ll remember our recent post about five great ways to introduce students to the world of Cyber Security. It can both start them down a path to great career opportunities and keep them safer in their personal digital...
5 Ways to Introduce Students to Cyber Security Studies
Digital threats are everywhere. As more and more people save personal information online, whether that’s with retailers, school districts, or even the federal government, the need for Cyber Security grows increasingly important. To meet that need, we must train a...
Detroit PowerSchool Summit
PowerSchool is the leading provider of K-12 education application technology. Their cutting-edge Student Information System empowers thousands of educators to deliver an outstanding education to millions of students. With that dedication to innovation and education...
Celebrating Excellence at The Carnegie Institute
As a Detroit born and raised company, we are regularly humbled by the amazing work our clients do right here in our community. This month we wanted to pause to recognize the ongoing contributions our friends at Carnegie Institute have made to training a highly...
Our School Data Superpower
Our School Data SuperpowerWe're going to be talking about your student information system, some areas of concern that we've seen with our clients, and some possible solutions to help you get those problems solved. We don't wear any S's on our shirts, but we have...
Prepare for the End of the Year
It’s getting warmer. Spring break is either over or just about to start. The end of the year is in sight. But while students get to take the summer off, as teachers and administrators, you’ve got quite a bit of work to do. From tidying up this year to planning for...
March Education Technology Conferences
At the end of March the Macro Connect team took its talents on the road across the Midwest to two different conferences. Our team started the first leg of their journey in Michigan City, Indiana at the 2019 Midwest PowerSchool User Group Conference. Our team got a...
Maximize Your IT ROI
Do you see Education Technology as an integral, strategic part of your curriculum and operations? Or do you see it as an expensive “nice-to-have?” If you see it as a “nice-to-have,” this isn’t the blog post for you. But if you value the technology in your classrooms...
How To Use Classroom Technology Effectively
Education technology used to include books, chalk, and a piece of slate. Today it has grown into a massive array of digital learning tools ranging from tablets and laptops to smart boards, sound reinforcement, and mobile apps. It can be overwhelming to even think...
Apply For a School Safety Grant
This blog post is not meant to be alarmist. We sincerely hope that the kind of situations we use for illustration never happen in your school, or any school. But the realities we now live with require conscientious planning and forethought to give our children and...
5 Keys to A Successful EdTech Pilot
With the calendar and the weather clearly set to January, spring seems a long way off, but it’s fun to think about. Longer days. Warmer weather. A time of renewal. And it’s a good time to try out new tech. You’re almost six months into the academic year and you’ve...