*Due to continuously evolving legislation, some of these requirements and calculations may change. We will update the post as more information becomes available.* Count Day is just around the corner, on October 7, 2020, and with deadlines quickly approaching we're...
Education Posts
Device & Internet Access Disparities
by Adam Letica | Sep 24, 2020 | Education, General
Over the last 20 years the growing use of, and reliance on, technology has triggered a sort of “tech race” in education that has left some behind. Many schools and districts have been able to phase in one-to-one computing, exposing students to rigorous tasks requiring...
Technology for Virtual Learning
by Adam Letica | Sep 2, 2020 | Education, General
It’s crunch time. Many private or charter schools have already started their fall semester and most public schools resume classes the day after Labor Day. With the daily COVID numbers fluctuating above what the state considers a safe number, the vast majority of...
2020 Detroit Powerschool Summit
by Adam Letica | Aug 19, 2020 | Education, Education Events, PowerSchool
RESCHEDULED:The 2021 Summit has been rescheduled for January 28 & 29, 2021 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...
Different Types of Back-To-School Plans
by Adam Letica | Aug 6, 2020 | Education, General
Every state, city, and school district is in a mad dash to decide what school will look like this fall. Will students learn in person? Will they learn virtually? A hybrid model? And then there are the questions about the effect of each style of instruction for...
5 Cost-Saving Ideas for Your District
by Adam Letica | Jun 30, 2020 | Education, Funding, General
The Coronavirus dealt a massive financial blow to Local, State, and Federal governments. With that comes the tough consequence of shrinking budgets, even for education. The 2019/2020 Foundation Allowance Funding was $8,111 per student for most school districts. With...
What Will Learning Look Like in Fall 2020?
by Adam Letica | Jun 11, 2020 | Education, General
It has been a year of monumental change for teachers, school administrators, and students alike. Lesson plans were thrown out and re-written. Classrooms were emptied. Students learned from home for months. No one saw it coming, but educators across the country,...
Partner Profile: Eidex Analytics
by Adam Letica | Apr 15, 2020 | Education, General
Analytics has become a major buzzword. Everyone wants analytics for their organization and many companies say they offer it. But analytics can be a loosely defined concept that doesn’t mean very much without additional detail and context. As a leader in the education...
Top 3 Reasons You Should Use Multi-Factor Authentication
by Adam Letica | Feb 25, 2020 | Business, Cyber Security, Cyber Security, Education
Have you noticed over the last year that your social media, bank, or credit card apps started asking for a verification code after you’ve already entered your password? This is called “Multi-Factor Authentication,” or in some cases “Two-Factor Authentication.” It can...