What does your report card design say about your school? Design is more than a style or trend. Good design builds meaning and communicates values, which also applies to report cards. The overall layout of your school’s report card informs readers of your school’s key...
Improving Your Posts A School News page is a great way to communicate important information with your school community. It’s the first thing students and parents see when they log in and it can even be posted on your school’s website. And teachers keep their...
More Engaging School Email Your emails don’t have to be limited to just text. SmartSend, Gradelink’s built-in email system, gives you the ability to include photos, illustrations, graphics — even animated GIFs. Let’s go over two ways to add images to...
Gradelink provides educators with multiple grading options, such as calculating final grades in points, letters, or percentages. Follow this guide to get your grading set up properly for your specific needs. 1. Set up Assignment Types Assignment types are categories...
In a previous post, we shared some excellent remote instruction and learning resources for schools and educators looking to meet the academic needs of their students. Today we’d like to offer some resources centered on family fun and entertainment close to home...
The spread of the Coronavirus has changed our way of life and is a trying time for us all. Schools have had to rapidly redesign operations and instruction, and these swift changes have been equal parts incredible and strenuous. Understandably, enrollment is a critical...
We’ve gathered some tips and strategies to help facilitate remote instruction should your school need to accommodate students learning from home. Note that this article is primarily focused on remote learning, teaching, and grading. Broader issues such as logistics...
SIS BUYING GUIDE What to Look for and What to Avoid Advances in software have rapidly transformed our world with modern systems designed to improve productivity and efficiency in our daily lives. Yet many private schools are still using clunky, outdated systems that...
When private schools and other nonprofits invest in technology, every penny counts. The targeted programs and discounts listed here in alphabetical order help groups do more good for less. Note: Gradelink does not officially endorse or maintain vendor affiliations...
Why Do We Need a School Brand in the First Place? Branding isn’t just for the business world. Schools and districts depend on effective branding to help draw new families against competing schools. Just like any other competitive organization, they have a need to...
