HOW DO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS STAND OUT? Student-centered learning at its best
International schools have become increasingly popular among parents searching for a truly personalized education for their children. What sets these...
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A Busy Educator’s Quick Intro to Alma: SIMPLIFY YOUR DAY, ONE TASK AT A TIME
As an educator, your day is packed from the moment you walk into the classroom (or even before). Between lesson...
HOMEWORK & PRACTICE: Rethinking formative assessment in the classroom
Homework has long been a staple of education, often seen as the bridge between classroom learning and independent mastery. But...
KNOW YOUR CLASSROOM – The Power of Being Prepared
As teachers, understanding who’s in your classroom is more than just memorizing names—it’s about truly knowing your students, their backgrounds,...
8 Inventive Ways for Administrators to Engage New Staff, Students and the Community
As the new school year begins, connecting with new staff is essential for fostering a strong team. Building these relationships...
A Constructive Approach for Setting Expectations in the Classroom
The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time, filled with fresh opportunities and new challenges. Establishing clear,...
11 Classroom Icebreakers to Kick Off a Successful School Year
As the school year kicks off, it's essential to create an environment where students feel comfortable, engaged, and ready to...
Ensuring Reliability and Security in Ed Tech: Why Your SIS Must Deliver
We can all agree, the backbone of effective school management is a robust and reliable Student Information System (SIS). As...
Simplifying Your SIS Transition: A Step-by-Step Guide
Switching your Student Information System (SIS) has historically been a daunting task. The process involves careful planning, data migration, training,...
Keeping Our Teachers: How Simple SIS Tasks Can Promote Retention
Education is the cornerstone of progress. It's the dedicated teachers who shape our future leaders, innovators, and change-makers. However in...
Top 12 Factors to Consider When Switching to a Better SIS
Switching to a better Student Information System (SIS) is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your school's operational efficiency...
EDTECH TIME TRAVEL: How Technology Transformed Teaching Over the Last 75 Years
Grab your poodle skirts and bell-bottoms, everyone—it's time for a journey through the time capsule of education technology! From chalkboards...
FROM EDTECH TO PEDTECH: What is PedTech and Why Should it Matter to You?
Technology's role in education is continuously expanding, but the focus is shifting from merely using digital tools (EdTech) to embedding...
Detecting, Assessing, and Defusing Bullying in Schools
School life is a vibrant tapestry where students grow and thrive, but bullying can disrupt this harmony. At Alma, we’re...
Mastery Grading: Unlocking Every Student’s Potential
In the evolving landscape of education, one-size-fits-all approaches are becoming a thing of the past. Traditional grading systems, often limited...
Celebrating Innovators in Education: Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This May, as we honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we spotlight the educators and...
The Crucial Role of Accurate and Comprehensive Transcripts in a Student’s Educational Journey
The importance of maintaining accurate and detailed student transcripts cannot be overstated. These documents serve as the foundational records of...
Guru99: 15 BEST School Management System Software (Apr 2024)
A School Management Software is a tool to manage all the educational and administrative tasks without any hassle. It enables...
How Modern Ed-Tech Should Be Saving You Time: The Hidden Costs of Outdated Software
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, the primary goal should always be to enhance learning and teaching efficiency....
33 Earth-Friendly Classroom Activities: Celebrating Our Planet Every Day
As Earth Day rolls around this month, it’s a perfect time to remind ourselves that our commitment to the planet...
Alma Wins at Prestigious EdTech Awards 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe EdTech Awards 2024 has crowned Alma as this year's winner of the "Best Administrative Solution" category, marking...
Alma Named Finalist in 2024 CODiE Awards!
Exciting news! Alma's Student Information System has been named a finalist for the Best Administrative Solution at the CODiE Awards.The...
Empowering the Future: Celebrating Women’s Innovations in STEAM
By Lauren Cybulski, M.Ed – Director of Independent & Charter Schools, AlmaAs we look around at the modern landscape of...
Partner News: Alma SIS Classroom Data Sync for Microsoft Teams
Alma Delivers Seamless Classroom Data Sync for Microsoft TeamsAlma SIS now offers seamless integration with Microsoft Teams Assignments, streamlining data...
5 Solid Reasons to Upgrade Your Outdated SIS Right NOW
By Lauren Cybulski, M.Ed – Director of Independent & Charter Schools, AlmaIn the dynamic world of education, where the challenges...
Alma helps families embrace progressive practices
https://vimeo.com/546707662/73b6f60563?share=copyWhether your school has fully, partially, or just started thinking about transitioning to standards, competency or mastery-based grading, families may...
Look Before You Leap: Embracing a Seamless Transition into the New School Year with Alma
By Lauren Cybulski, M.Ed – Director of Independent & Charter Schools, AlmaThe end of the school year often brings a...
The Irreplaceable Value of Personal Connections in Education:
The Case for Supporting Teachers with TechnologyBy Kelly Wyman – Education Technology Specialist, AlmaIn the ever-evolving landscape of education, where...
Unlock the Potential of ESSER Funding Before the 2024 Deadline: Upgrade to an Advanced Student Information System
By Lauren Cybulski, M.Ed – Director of Independent & Charter Schools, AlmaAs educational institutions face the fast-approaching September 2024 deadline...
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