This QuickSchools release focuses on security (namely two-factor authentication or 2FA) and a few bug fixes to our internal systems / framework. 

Full list of improvements are below:

General Improvements

• Option to make Student Custom Fields as Mandatory fields
• Deleting Homework will warn of linked Gradebook Columns
• Bug fix display for Online Payments on Student Portal

Security Improvements

• Email Address is required for Teachers / Staff (in order to facilitate 2FA)
• 2FA is enabled for ALL Schools
• 2FA is required for all School Admin users
• 2FA is required every time School Admin logs in
• Bug fix 2FA for case-sensitive usernames

Beta / System Improvements

• Bulk Deactivate Teacher (Beta)
• Option to disable auto-linkage of siblings on Student Import (Beta)
• Improve File Upload process
• Improve Trial Account Creation
• General Security Improvements for 2FA
• Temporary Bug Fix Student Navigator with Primary Payer
• General Improvements for Server / DevOps
• Enhance API Resources for Fee Tracking (Family Billing & Online Payments)
• Bug fix Java Snippets for Admissions Mapper

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Roll-Out

Earlier this month, we announced our intent to enforce two-factor authentication (2FA) for all our schools. 

For more information, please review the following articles:

• https://blog.quickschools.com/2025/02/03/protecting-your-quickschools-account-what-you-need-to-know-about-two-factor-authentication-2fa/ 
• https://blog.quickschools.com/2025/02/03/strengthening-security-with-two-factor-authentication-2fa-what-school-admins-need-to-know/ 

If you’re having any issues with 2FA, please reach out to our support team, and we’ll ease the transition for all your users.