There’s something undeniably magnetic about cats. Cats have inspired myths, broken internet records, and stolen millions of hearts. So it’s only fitting that every year on 8 August, we celebrate International Cat Day. Whether you’re a lifelong cat parent, someone who dreams of adopting a kitten someday, or simply enjoy watching cat videos during work breaks (we’ve all been there), this is your invitation to dive into the fascinating world of cats.
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There are only a handful of days in the year that seem to sneak up on everyone, and the first day back at school is definitely one of them. One minute you’re sleeping in, wondering what day it is. Next, you’re trying to remember where your timetable is, whether your backpack still fits everything, and if anyone’s going to notice you got a haircut over the holidays. Whether you’re counting down the days or wishing summer had one more week left (don’t we all?), back-to-school season has a funny way of making everyone overthink things. So instead of another supply list, let’s talk through the myths that make the first week feel harder than it needs to be, with practical back-to-school tips to remind you why you’ll be just fine this year.
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If you’ve ever watched a television show where an entire town seemed to come together for a quirky festival, parade, or community celebration and thought, “I want to move there,” you’re not alone. All across the United States, summer is packed with festivals and wonderfully random celebrations that make you wonder who came up with the idea in the first place. So if you’re looking for summer adventures that are a little different from the usual beach trip vacation, here are 8 amazing family-friendly festivals worth adding to your summer bucket list.
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Summer reading has always had a particular fantasy to it. A linen shirt, an iced drink sweating beside you, and a coastal breeze if life is feeling particularly generous. Stories where people spiral a little, reinvent themselves dramatically, or stare out windows contemplating the meaning of existence. There’s just something about summer that magnifies emotion. Maybe it’s the longer days, or nostalgia, or the way everyone collectively loses their minds the second the temperature rises above 30°C. These are reads for the high school crowd and beyond. So whether you’re looking for sharp literary fiction, chaotic coming-of-age stories, or something emotionally devastating, these are the books to read this summer.
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It usually starts with a harmless question. “What’s your GPA?” All of a sudden, everyone’s staring at a transcript like it’s written in another language. Weighted GPA, credits earned, course codes, cumulative averages, and why are there two GPAs? When did high school become this complicated? Consider it taken care of because we’ve broken it down, so you don’t have to. Here are 9 things you must know about reading student transcripts like a pro.
Read More »This QuickSchools release contains general improvements and bug fixes to our Student Information System (SIS).
Full list of improvements are below:
For many schools, spreadsheets are where student record-keeping begins. They’re familiar and easy to start with. Until your school starts to grow. Responsibilities expand, more people need access to information, and student records are just living in too many places. And just like that, spreadsheets often become less a solution and more like a workaround. What once felt simple can turn into duplicated effort, inconsistent records, and hours lost tracking down information. If that sounds even a little familiar, you’re probably not imagining it. Here are seven signs your school may have outgrown spreadsheets for managing student records.
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Somewhere in a classroom right now, a student is learning to take turns, listen to a classmate they disagree with, or speak up for the first time in a group discussion. It does not look like civic education, but it is. Active citizenship begins the moment a child learns that they are a part of something larger than themselves. This article explores how schools can raise the next generation of active citizens through everyday teaching practices, classroom activities, and real-world learning experiences across the K–12 journey.
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