How the Right Student Administration Software Saves Schools 10+ Hours a Week

April 29, 2026April 28, 2026 JemaimahLeave a comment

The Hidden Time Tax Every School is Paying

It’s 7:15 am on a Monday. The school day hasn’t started yet, but Jane, a high school administrator in Chicago, is already working through her morning backlog. A new student enrolled over the weekend, and her details need to be entered into the system. Somehow, that means updating three separate places before the homeroom teacher can even be notified. A parent is waiting for a callback about her daughter’s attendance record, but retrieving that information requires logging into a different platform and cross-referencing it manually. Two teachers have submitted grade updates that haven’t synced across to the report card system yet, so Jane will need to handle that before the end of the day.

By the time the first bell rings, she’s been at her desk for over an hour, and her actual to-do list hasn’t moved.

This isn’t a story about a disorganised school. Jane’s school is well-run, her team is dedicated, and her principal genuinely cares about getting things right. But caring isn’t enough when the tools don’t match the workload.

The uncomfortable truth is that most schools are paying a hidden time tax every single day. Hours lost to manual data entry, disconnected systems, and administrative tasks that the right student administration software could handle automatically. And that tax compounds. Week after week, it adds up to time that could have been spent on students, strategy, and the work that actually matters.

The good news? Based on customer feedback and real-world usage, schools that switch to unified platforms consistently report getting 10 or more hours back every week. Here’s exactly where those hours come from.

New Release – Apr 27, 2026

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Azroy KandanLeave a comment

This QuickSchools release contains general improvements and bug fixes to our Student Information System (SIS).

Improved Posting of Homework from Lesson Plans module

Full list of improvements are below:

Orchestra Master Scheduler Improvements

Improve UI for Co-Teachers
Rename Orchestra “Configure Teacher Max Section” to “Configure Teacher Sections”

General Improvements

Improve how Homework is posted from Lesson Plans to the current Semester (See Above)
Remove ability to add new Payment Plan for Deleted/Inactive students
Bug Fix Attendance tab on Student Profile
Bug Fix Fee Tracking Payouts for Deleted students with lessons

Beta Features / Beta Apps

Update Attendance pie chart (Beta)
Improve Download link in Email Notification for Report Exports (Beta)
Improve External (Lachesis) Audit Trail for Attendance and Report Cards
Improve support for unified Custom Fields across Group School
Improve 2FA for internal support users
Improve internal archive function for support users
Improve internal data monitoring for support users
Bug Fix Super User access to Feedback Surveys
Expand API Support for Engage CRM

Better Billing Starts Here: Webinar on Collecting & Tracking Student Fees

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Eruani ZainuddinLeave a comment

We hope you’re doing well and enjoying the start of spring. As the school year continues, it’s a great time to look for ways to make everyday processes easier.

Our next webinar will focus on QuickSchools’ Fee Tracking module. This module includes many great features to explore: online payments, invoicing, payment receipts, family billing, personalized fee lists, reporting, and easy tracking of student balances.

With QuickSchools’ Fee Tracking module, you can keep accurate records of all student charges and balances. We’re excited to walk through these tools with you and show how they can help make collecting and tracking student fees more efficient.

The Fee Tracking webinar will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EST). All School Administrators are invited to join.

To register, log on to your QuickSchools account and click on the registration link found on Teachers’ Lounge:

How Great Teachers Build a Learning Culture That Lasts

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Elya NadzriLeave a comment

Creating a classroom environment that fosters engagement, curiosity, and deep thinking is a goal for every educator. However, many students struggle with uncertainty in their learning journey, often feeling lost when they don’t know the answer right away. Which leads to the question, how can teachers cultivate a sustainable classroom culture that enhances student learning and fosters lasting habits?

Digital Citizenship in Education: Why It Matters More Than Ever

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Elya NadzriLeave a comment

Many children today grow up in a world where the internet is as natural as a playground. For some, the first swipe comes before the first notebook. Toddlers tap tablets before they can spell their own names, and primary school students search online long before they fully understand how information works. Parents naturally try to delay access, but curiosity, peer pressure, and the pervasive role of technology mean children enter digital spaces sooner than most adults expect. Even with restrictions at home, they often find ways to connect through friends, school, or shared devices. Plus, stricter rules often just make kids better at bending them. Equipping children with the knowledge to navigate digital spaces responsibly is more effective than limiting access, which is why digital citizenship in education is essential in today’s digital era.