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| Skyward Unveils New Turnkey Data Visualization Tool During 2025 International Conference, iCon |
With record attendance, edtech leaders were the first to see Skyward’s brand new product, DistrictPulse, in action and to learn more about existing tools.
| Read more | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Portage County Edtech Company Wins Wisconsin Innovation Award |
Skyward’s Qmlativ solution named winner of software category.
| Read more | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Second Largest School District in Illinois Selects Leading Edtech Provider to Simplify Their Business Office |
Elgin School District U-46 to implement Skyward’s Qmlativ School Business Suite software.
| Read more | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Largest School District in Idaho Partners with Leading Edtech Provider |
West Ada to implement Skyward’s Qmlativ School Business Suite software
| Read more | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Skyward’s International Conference, iCon, Draws Record Attendance |
Edtech leaders came together to learn, network, and honor individual and district achievements at Skyward iCon 2024.
| Read more | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Edtech Provider Becomes Ed-Fi Data Standard Certified |
Skyward’s Qmlativ Education Management System has been fully certified with the Ed-Fi API v4 Certification through the Ed-Fi Alliance.
| Read more | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Skyward Unveils New Turnkey Data Visualization Tool During 2025 International Conference, iCon |
With record attendance, edtech leaders were the first to see Skyward’s brand new product, DistrictPulse, in action and to learn more about existing tools.
| Read more | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Portage County Edtech Company Wins Wisconsin Innovation Award |
Skyward’s Qmlativ solution named winner of software category.
| Read more | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Second Largest School District in Illinois Selects Leading Edtech Provider to Simplify Their Business Office |
Elgin School District U-46 to implement Skyward’s Qmlativ School Business Suite software.
| Read more | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Largest School District in Idaho Partners with Leading Edtech Provider |
West Ada to implement Skyward’s Qmlativ School Business Suite software
| Read more | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Skyward’s International Conference, iCon, Draws Record Attendance |
Edtech leaders came together to learn, network, and honor individual and district achievements at Skyward iCon 2024.
| Read more | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Edtech Provider Becomes Ed-Fi Data Standard Certified |
Skyward’s Qmlativ Education Management System has been fully certified with the Ed-Fi API v4 Certification through the Ed-Fi Alliance.
| Read more | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Skyward Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2023-2024 Academic Year |
Eight UW-Stevens Point and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company
| Read more | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Skyward Partners with ParentSquare to Increase Communication between Schools and Families |
New partnership offers additional ways for educators to contact families for improved student success
| Read more | Jul 18, 2023 |
| 98% Employee Retention Rate Drives Growth for Local Edtech Company |
The perfect blend of work and play keeps employees thriving at Skyward
| Read more | Jun 13, 2023 |
| K-12 Edtech Company, Skyward, Celebrates 20 Years of iCon |
Edtech leaders came together to learn, network, and honor individual and district achievements at Skyward iCon 2023
| Read more | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Skyward Partners with Otus to Improve Data-Driven Instruction |
The partnership allows system interoperability to automatically transfer student data between both solutions, saving educators time
| Read more | Feb 21, 2023 |
| District Leaders Increasingly Turn to Digital Tools to Improve Communication, Engagement, and Culture |
K-12 edtech company, Skyward, showcases districts engaging their communities through websites, social media, and videos.
| Read more | Jan 10, 2023 |
| EdTech Partner Helps Texas Districts Overcome Ongoing Challenges |
Nearly 1 in 3 Texas school districts trust Skyward software to help with evolving administrative needs.
| Read more | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Skyward Awards Scholarships for 2022-2023 Academic Year |
Seven UWSP and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company
| Read more | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Fifth Largest School District in Idaho Partners with Skyward |
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 to implement Skyward’s Qmlativ School Business Suite Software
| Read more | Jun 21, 2022 |
| K-12 Edtech Company, Skyward, Recognizes Achievements During iCon 2022 |
School district personnel reunite after one-year hiatus to learn, network, and celebrate
| Read more | Mar 08, 2022 |
| Skyward Awards Scholarships for 2021-2022 Academic Year |
Six UWSP and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company
| Read more | Dec 23, 2021 |
| District 49 Becomes First Public School District in Colorado to Select Skyward |
Fastest growing district in Colorado to implement Qmlativ ERP software platform in 2022
| Read more | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Skyward Helps Districts Leverage Edtech as Digital Transformation Accelerates |
K-12 districts look to school administration software to achieve digital goals
| Read more | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Tooele County School District Partners with Leading SIS Provider |
Skyward expands SIS presence within Utah.
| Read more | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Skyward Announces 2021 Leader in Excellence Awards |
Individual and district winners recognized for rising above difficulties presented by COVID-19
| Read more | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Skyward Partners with Red Rover to Improve Absence Management for Districts |
The partnership allows system interoperability between both software solutions to provide real-time data transactions
| Read more | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Skyward Awards Scholarship for 2020-2021 Academic Year |
Eight UWSP and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company.
| Read more | Oct 07, 2020 |
| Skyward and Google Classroom Integration Coming Soon |
Grade Syncing between Skyward’s SIS and Google Classroom will be available to customers in near future.
| Read more | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Skyward Celebrates 40th Anniversary |
K-12 EdTech Company Celebrates 40 Years Helping School Districts Operate More Efficiently
| Read more | Sep 01, 2020 |
| Skyward Announces New COVID-19 Self-Screening Survey for Districts |
Self-screening survey helps K-12 districts prepare for onsite learning during pandemic
| Read more | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Skyward iCon 2020 Celebrates Unsung Heroes of Education |
K-12 personnel gain insight using SIS/ERP solution to promote learning and boost efficiency
| Read more | Mar 05, 2020 |
| Skyward Names New Chairman of the Board |
Jerry King to serve as chairman during the company’s next phase of growth
| Read more | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Skyward Announces Leadership Retirements and Successions |
New Vice President of Customer Success & Vice President of Product Named
| Read more | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Skyward Becomes a Google for Education Build Partner |
G Suite for Education will soon offer a beta program to sync grades between Google Classroom and Skyward’s SIS
| Read more | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Skyward Introduces New SIS & ERP Self-Assessment: DistrictCheck |
Cloud-based solution gives K-12 districts clearer picture of the health of their systems and processes
| Read more | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Growing Number of Pennsylvania School Districts Select Next Generation Administrative Software |
Cumberland Valley and Midd-West implement Qmlativ, joining over 100 Pennsylvania school districts partnering with Skyward
| Read more | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Skyward’s SIS Helping Schools Create Safe & Secure Learning Environment |
Schools turn to technology partner to address digital and physical threats
| Read more | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Skyward iCon 2019 Delivers New Experiences and Insights |
Keynote speaker Dr. Joe Sanfelippo encourages K-12 leaders to celebrate district successes
| Read more | Mar 07, 2019 |
| Skyward Publishes Children’s Book: The Code Twins |
New book unlocks the magic of coding for early readers
| Read more | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2018-2019 |
Stevens Point-based technology firm awards eight students with employee-funded scholarships
| Read more | Oct 02, 2018 |
| Skyward Extends Partnership with Texas Education Service Centers |
Regions 10 and 12 ESCs to provide support and training for business/HR
| Read more | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Skyward Appoints Scott Glinski as CEO Beginning in 2019 |
Ray Ackerlund named president to help drive continued growth
| Read more | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Skyward's SIS Helps Students Take Ownership of Scheduling |
With arena scheduling, students can customize schedules and prepare for the future
| Read more | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Skyward's Communication Portal Connects Parents to the Learning Process |
Technology partner offers resources for closing the gap between school and home
| Read more | May 03, 2018 |
| Skyward Receives Bubbler Award for Second Consecutive Year |
Stevens Point business among Wisconsin's top ten places to work for young professionals
| Read more | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Skyward Honors 2018 Leaders in Excellence at iCon |
Education leaders discover emerging trends at 16th annual international conference
| Read more | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2017-2018 Academic Year |
Stevens Point-based technology firm awards nine students with employee-funded scholarships
| Read more | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Orange County Public Schools Partners with Skyward |
Tenth largest school district in the U.S. selects the Student Management Suite
| Read more | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Skyward's 2018 Leader in Excellence Awards Now Open |
Fourth annual program recognizes K-12 districts and individuals using Skyward to improve education
| Read more | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Skyward to Develop Data Collection Tool for Born Learning |
Stevens Point software provider is one of 15 partners investing in opportunities for local children
| Read more | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Skyward Extends Training and Support Contract with Texas ESCs |
Regions 10 and 12 build on 6-year partnership
| Read more | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Skyward Helps Districts Improve Branding Efforts |
Technology partner offers insights into how school leaders can improve visibility
| Read more | Jun 27, 2017 |
| New CFO Redefines District Business Office in Less Than One Year |
Illinois district able to consolidate 12 bank accounts thanks to partnership with ed-tech company
| Read more | May 04, 2017 |
| Skyward Highlights Next-Generation K-12 Solution at iCon 2017 |
15th Annual International Conference Honors Leader in Excellence Winners.
| Read more | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Skyward Recognized as Bubbler Award Recipient |
Stevens Point Business among Wisconsin's Top Ten Places to Work for Millennials
| Read more | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Skyward Unveils Qmlativ Municipality Management Suite |
The technology firm’s next-generation ERP administrative solution delivers a better experience to municipality clients
| Read more | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Counties Select Skyward’s Municipality Management Suite to Automate and Save |
Hamblen and Marshall Counties streamline operations through ERP technology
| Read more | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Skyward Unveils Qmlativ Education Management System |
The technology firm’s next-generation K-12 administrative solution delivers a better experience to district clients
| Read more | Nov 17, 2016 |
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Selects Skyward School Management System |
Wisconsin district partners with Skyward for a better SIS and ERP experience
| Read more | Nov 03, 2016 |
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Selects Skyward School Management System |
Wisconsin district partners with Skyward for a better SIS and ERP experience
| Read more | Nov 03, 2016 |
| Skyward Joins Michigan Data Hub Project to Streamline Use of K-12 Data |
The partnership facilitates exchange of information while preserving local control of shared data
| Read more | Oct 04, 2016 |
| Skyward Accepting Entries for 2017 Leader in Excellence Awards |
Program recognizes K-12 districts and individuals using Skyward to enhance education
| Read more | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Skyward Partners with WCA Services, Inc. to Support Municipal Clients |
The partnership offers Wisconsin county governments additional service options
| Read more | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2016-2017 Academic Year |
Stevens Point-based technology firm awards 11 students with employee-funded scholarships
| Read more | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Montour School District Selects Skyward Student Management Suite |
Pennsylvania district partners with Skyward for a better SIS experience
| Read more | Sep 08, 2016 |
| Skyward Partners with WiRCC to Expand Service and Support Options for Districts |
The partnership will allow School Business Suite clients to receive support services from their local
| Read more | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Skyward Partners with Clever to Support Student Data Security |
The partnership allows educational apps to become more accessible and secure for the classroom
| Read more | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Skyward Unveils New Mobile App |
The upgraded Skyward mobile app is now available for district clients
| Read more | Jun 27, 2016 |
| Minnesota Districts Select Skyward School Business Suite |
Business management solution reduces operating costs and improves data integration for districts
| Read more | May 03, 2016 |
| Duncanville Independent School District Selects Skyward Student Management Suite |
Texas district expands partnership with Skyward by adopting second product suite
| Read more | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Skyward Awards Leader in Excellence Winners, Announces New Developments at iCon |
District administrators join Skyward for its annual international conference
| Read more | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Skyward’s Education Partnerships Promote Technology Careers |
Partnerships with local schools give students inside track on careers of the future
| Read more | Mar 03, 2016 |
| Indiana School Districts Select Skyward |
MSD of Wayne Twp., Lake Central and Wawasee among new Indiana districts partnering with Skyward
| Read more | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Pennsylvania School Districts Select Skyward Student Management Suite |
Decisions highlight growing role of peer references in implementing new technology
| Read more | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Skyward Completes Vendor Testing and Certification by Kansas Department of Education |
SIS provider tested by three Kansas districts is certified for 2015-16 school year
| Read more | Oct 01, 2015 |
| Skyward Accepting Entries for 2016 Leader in Excellence Award |
Program recognizes K-12 districts and individuals using Skyward to improve education
| Read more | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2015-16 Academic Year |
Stevens Point company awards nine students with employee-funded scholarships
| Read more | Sep 10, 2015 |
| Texas School Districts Switch to Efficient, Integrated System with Skyward |
Klein and Georgetown ISDs join more than 230 districts in Texas using Skyward
| Read more | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Skyward Partners with Certica to Launch Formative Assessment Solution |
Comprehensive tool provides seamless access to high-quality assessments to ease teacher prep time
| Read more | Aug 04, 2015 |
| Texas Districts Enlist Skyward to Address Data Integration Needs |
Mesquite ISD and Village Tech Schools select school information system to unify management strategy.
| Read more | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Massachusetts District First in State to Select Skyward |
Newton Public Schools to implement student information system in January 2016
| Read more | Jul 09, 2015 |
| Skyward Enhancements Support Affordable Care Act Regulations |
School Business Suite takes lead on keeping districts compliant with new healthcare requirements.
| Read more | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Pennsylvania Schools Adopt Skyward for Faster, More Accurate Information |
Central Cambria and Gateway School Districts select Skyward's student information system for more proficient scheduling and grading.
| Read more | Jun 09, 2015 |
| Skyward Expands Use of Ed-Fi Data Standard to Enhance Interoperability |
Skyward has broadened the use of the Ed-Fi Data Standard in a move that dramatically improves data interoperability between districts and state agencies.
| Read more | May 28, 2015 |
| Wisconsin School District Turns to Skyward for Seamless Management System Integration |
Raymond school district improves efficiency and enhances user experience for educators and parents with the Student Management Suite.
| Read more | May 21, 2015 |
| Skyward Earns 2015 EdTech Digest Cool Tool Award |
Leading K-12 technology firm recognized for Student and Family Access communication solution
| Read more | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Skyward Honors Leader in Excellence Winners, Announces New Innovations at iCon |
Administrators join Skyward for annual international conference highlighting latest system enhancements
| Read more | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Kansas School Districts Switch to Efficient, Integrated System with Skyward |
Kingman-Norwich and Louisburg USDs join more than 40 districts in Kansas using Skyward
| Read more | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Skyward Announces New Test Bank Management Solution |
Online assessment creation tool supports teachers, improves student growth
| Read more | Feb 05, 2015 |
Media Coverage
| Parent Engagement Made Easy with Social Media |
Increasing parent engagement is a common goal among schools. Even though this objective lives on the mental vision boards of countless K-12 professionals, achieving this aim is easier said than done.
| Read more | Oct 01, 2024 |
| What Research Says About AI and the Future of Work |
How do educators prepare students for a road that doesn’t yet exist and is sure to be paved with AI?
| Read more | Jun 13, 2024 |
| How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? |
Automating your applicant tracking eases the effects of covert biases and provides an attractive applicant experience.
| Read more | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Why Are We So Worried About AI in Schools? |
AI can’t be avoided—and the good news is, it’s not all that novel. Let’s explore the pros and cons of embracing AI in schools. First, let’s explore two myths about AI.
| Read more | Apr 08, 2024 |
| West Ada School District Selects Skyward ERP |
West Ada School District (WASD) in Meridian, ID, has selected school administration software provider Skyward's Qmlativ School Business Suite as its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
| Read more | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Edtech Providers Collaborate for a Unified Approach to Interoperability |
Recently, EdSurge spoke with representatives from two edtech product providers about the challenge of interoperability and their companies’ decision to implement a data standard through the Ed-Fi Alliance.
| Read more | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Parent Engagement Made Easy with Social Media |
Increasing parent engagement is a common goal among schools. Even though this objective lives on the mental vision boards of countless K-12 professionals, achieving this aim is easier said than done.
| Read more | Oct 01, 2024 |
| What Research Says About AI and the Future of Work |
How do educators prepare students for a road that doesn’t yet exist and is sure to be paved with AI?
| Read more | Jun 13, 2024 |
| How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? |
Automating your applicant tracking eases the effects of covert biases and provides an attractive applicant experience.
| Read more | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Why Are We So Worried About AI in Schools? |
AI can’t be avoided—and the good news is, it’s not all that novel. Let’s explore the pros and cons of embracing AI in schools. First, let’s explore two myths about AI.
| Read more | Apr 08, 2024 |
| West Ada School District Selects Skyward ERP |
West Ada School District (WASD) in Meridian, ID, has selected school administration software provider Skyward's Qmlativ School Business Suite as its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
| Read more | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Edtech Providers Collaborate for a Unified Approach to Interoperability |
Recently, EdSurge spoke with representatives from two edtech product providers about the challenge of interoperability and their companies’ decision to implement a data standard through the Ed-Fi Alliance.
| Read more | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Translation Services In EdTech Solutions Increase Engagement And Equity |
Language barriers no longer have to be a challenge. Let’s explore the power of built-in translation tools in EdTech solutions.
| Read more | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Want a new way to retain teachers? Try behavior data |
Behavioral intervention is strengthened by data, and data is hard to come by when documentation is time-consuming and manual.
| Read more | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Top 3 Myths Folks Believe about Accessibility in Classrooms |
Thinking about how to implement truly accessible edtech may feel daunting at first. Dive into the three main objections and learn how universal design is a Technicolor dream once you get used to the idea.
| Read more | Dec 04, 2023 |
| How Much Should ChatGPT Know About Your District? |
Discussion of the artificial intelligence language model ChatGPT seems impossible to escape these days. Its insight may even prove useful to district leaders deciding how to handle AI in their schools.
| Read more | Jul 20, 2023 |
| The Evolution Of eLearning |
The rise and fall of learning outside the four walls of a classroom.
| Read more | May 11, 2023 |
| What's New in EdTech Interoperability |
Interoperability—the ability of software programs to seamlessly connect to one another by seamlessly exchanging information and common language—is something we’ve been steadily working towards in edtech.
| Read more | Sep 26, 2022 |
| 5 Ways EdTech Companies Show Customers They Care |
Good vendors will learn who you are and what you need help with before making any attempt to sell their offerings.
| Read more | Aug 30, 2022 |
| The best benefit you can give educators? Easing their mental load |
Thoughtfully automating administrative tasks can free educators to devote more time to their passion: teaching.
| Read more | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Do we do our best work for machines? |
For educators and administrators, AI needs to be seen as a powerful tool but still a tool—not a substitute for a human teacher or administrator.
| Read more | Jun 15, 2022 |
| What's New In EdTech Interoperability |
Interoperability – The ability of software programs to seamlessly connect to one another by seamlessly exchanging information and common language is something we’ve been steadily working towards in edtech.
| Read more | Jun 02, 2022 |
| How Teachers Can Text Families- Without Their Personal Phones |
As we continue to move through a second school year with COVID-19 firmly at the forefront, communication between schools and parents—and specifically, parent-teacher communication—is more important than ever.
| Read more | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Pros Of Tech-Centered Homework |
Remote school and work have blurred the lines between work and home. How does this shape the debate over homework?
| Read more | Jul 27, 2021 |
| How Can You Help Students Get Started With Activism? |
The next generation of heroes is walking the halls of schools today, and you’re uniquely poised to help them along.
| Read more | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Skyward awards eight with scholarships for 2019-2020 |
Stevens Point-based Skyward has announced academic scholarships for eight students attending Mid-State and UW-Stevens Point.
| Read more | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Mobile Education Tug of War |
Technology has evolved the modern workplaces from an office cube farm to maximum flexibility. A similar trend is emerging for K12 schools with the advent of 1:1 technology programs, flipped classrooms, and more widespread connectivity. But is blurring the boundaries of classroom learning healthy for students (and teachers)?
| Read more | Oct 22, 2019 |
| When should I pull the plug on edtech? |
Your implementation team has hiked through swamps and peaks of data, interoperability, and training to get your newest edtech venture ready—but there are still plenty of bugs to work out, systems refuse to play nice, and the whispers of mutiny are getting louder by the day. How do you make the difficult decision to either remain committed or throw in the towel on an expensive edtech system? Follow this simple Q & A to organize your thought process.
| Read more | Oct 21, 2019 |
| How Ed-Fi Standards Help Create Actionable Insight |
How can school leaders keep track of minute student data points in their district—then turn those numbers into action to improve instruction?
| Read more | Aug 01, 2019 |
| The 5 step edtech integration checklist |
For K12 schools, building an interoperable system is easier said than done, particularly because the majority of a district’s population uses SIS, ERP, and teaching and learning systems daily. The more moving parts to track, the greater the potential headache can feel looming on the horizon if planning breaks down.
| Read more | Jun 12, 2019 |
| The Evolving Role of School Scheduling |
School leaders are often looked up to as agents of change. One big example of polarizing change is the school schedule, whether it’s annual, daily, or some combination of the two. After all, what is more cherished than the end of the school year, looking forward to a sizzling summer break over the next three months?
| Read more | Jun 06, 2019 |
| How your SIS can help keep students safe |
Take it from someone who has worked at districts that experienced a school shooting, a tornado, and a 100-year flood — nobody is ever fully prepared for the challenges that come with safety threats. You can never be too sure the district’s technology is up to par with safety and crisis management standards.
| Read more | May 03, 2019 |
| EdTech Digest | Face-to-Face for a Better Experience |
Edtech industry veteran Scott Glinski shares three decades worth of hard-won wisdom.
| Read more | Jan 29, 2019 |
| eSchool News | New coding resource casts a wide net to engage students |
Students don't always need to jump right into a programming tutorial to develop an interest in coding. Sometimes, all it takes is an engaging book.
| Read more | Dec 11, 2018 |
| JS Online | IT jobs: businesses on the look out for future information technology professionals |
“If you want a job right out of college making a good income, software engineering is the way to go,” said Brian Hicks, the learning and development manager at Skyward, a Stevens Point software developer. “It is absolutely booming.”
| Read more | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Point/Plover Metro Wire | Skyward announces scholarship winners for 2018-19 year |
Skyward has announced several academic scholarships for local students in post-secondary programs.
| Read more | Oct 02, 2018 |
| EdTech Magazine | Game on: teachers should continue to gamify classrooms |
A four-part playbook from Advancing K12 outlines ways to launch a badging program at your school or district level. According to the playbook, it would take very little disruption and can be set up, communicated and launched over a summer break without additional staff. (Here's how you can enroll your teachers in a free future-ready teachers badge group.)
| Read more | Sep 28, 2018 |
| eSchool News | Introducing the EdLeader Personality Test |
Personality tests are fun. Some people derive valuable insights from them. Others simply use them to validate what they already know about themselves. Most just like to see which category they fall in so they can compare, contrast, and laugh about it with others.
| Read more | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Emerging EdTech | 3 Ways for students to steal your password |
Open sesame. Abracadabra. When you’re locking down your data, how secure is the password you chose? If it’s anything like the magic words above, have we got news for you. Your password tricks are not working. Worse, you might be letting security slip and opening yourself up for a student to sneak information to unlock valuable, FERPA-protected data.
| Read more | Sep 18, 2018 |
| EdTech Magazine | It's time for K–12 schools to change the integration conversation |
"Is product X compatible with product Y?" It’s one of the most common inquiries in education technology evaluation and purchasing, and for good reason: At the end of the day, people just want to know their systems are going to work together, even if it’s not always clear what that means.
| Read more | Aug 28, 2018 |
| eSchool News | Making the move to standards-based grading |
"We knew our grading style needed to change, and standards-based grading (SBG) fit what we were looking for."
| Read more | Aug 21, 2018 |
| EIN Presswire | Arcserve names North American partners of the year |
Skyward named North American Elite Partner as a value-added reseller for Arcserve.
| Read more | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Education Dive | Combatting student tardiness with kiosks |
As any teacher will attest, the most chaotic time of every class is the beginning. At Marion County Schools...
| Read more | Jul 02, 2018 |
| eSchool News | Your SIS might not be protecting student data |
"Here are some things to look for when reviewing your security practices..."
| Read more | Jun 22, 2018 |
| eSchool News | Learning environments geared for maximum motivation |
"Take cues from Maslow's Hierarchy to build a strong, safe foundation for students to take risks and get to know who they are..."
| Read more | Jun 19, 2018 |
| EdWeek Market Brief | District leaders seek interoperability |
"Interoperability—defined as the seamless, secure, and controlled exchange of data between applications—was the topic..."
| Read more | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Public | Regional businesses fund IT faculty member |
"A collaboration among several northcentral Wisconsin businesses resulted in a contribution of $75,000..."
| Read more | Jun 06, 2018 |
| Learning Personalized | New Holstein High School has a farm (e-i-e-i-o) |
“Everyone put your chickens away!” It was, without a doubt, the first time I’d heard these words spoken...
| Read more | Jun 01, 2018 |
| Stevens Point Journal | Skyward celebrated as top workplace for millennials |
"Skyward received a top state award this week for its connection to young professionals..."
| Read more | May 17, 2018 |
| KAUZ Channel 6 | WFISD gives parents insight on latest school technology |
"I think it's wonderful because it allows the parents access early on to the things that are going on in the classroom..."
| Read more | May 17, 2018 |
| EdScoop | The three most common causes of edtech breakups |
Commentary: The ability to differentiate salvageable edtech partnerships from those beyond repair can be a valuable skill...
| Read more | May 14, 2018 |
| Stevens Point News | Junior Achievement partners with local businesses |
"Skyward and Midwest Communications partnered with Junior Achievement to offer job shadow events to students..."
| Read more | May 02, 2018 |
| UWSP | Internships provide experience, often lead to jobs |
"Skyward has a robust internship program, averaging more than 30 interns a year of UW-Stevens Point students in various departments."
| Read more | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Daily Commercial | Lake County Schools no longer mailing report cards |
"Instead, parents can see the report cards online through the Skyward Family Access program..."
| Read more | Apr 23, 2018 |
| eSchool News | 5 biggest data center mistakes (and how to fix them) |
Behold, the school district data center. To the untrained eye, it’s just a room full of servers, racks, cables, power supplies...
| Read more | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Emerging EdTech | EdTech Security Evolved: Multi-Factor Authentication |
The push for multi-factor authentication (MFA) in K-12 edtech has been a slow build, inching its way over the past five years to high-priority status for some school technology leaders. By all appearances, we may be reaching a tipping point in the MFA debate, after which the approach will move from “nice thing to have” to “non-negotiable requirement.”
| Read more | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Getting Smart | 4 Ways to Build a Better Schedule |
Before committing to any new scheduling technique, district leaders must pose the question: What do students in our schools need to become college and career ready? Of course, the answers will vary immensely depending on the current culture: More one-on-one time with teachers, increased options for enrichment courses, carefully structured (or not) free periods, and access to community resources all may be addressed by restructuring the school day.
| Read more | Feb 18, 2018 |
| EdTechReview | Playing Nice: The Interoperability Landscape |
A vendor’s choice between expanding a product’s feature set or making that same product more compatible with existing options is no longer as cut-and-dry as it may once have been. District decision makers have spoken—interoperability is the new differentiator.
| Read more | Feb 15, 2018 |
| eSchool News | 15 Metrics Every Superintendent Should Know |
From interoperability to dashboards, data accessibility is one of the most prevalent topics in edtech circles these days. For superintendents, simply knowing what to look for can be a challenge. These 15 metrics can provide significant value for any district leader.
| Read more | Jan 26, 2018 |
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