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GUEST BLOG: From paper to possibility – how Global Student Solutions helps international schools choose EdTech that actually fits

February 5, 2026
I grew up in a family of educators where pedagogy was the standard dinner table conversation, so entering the world...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Garrett Girouard transforms classroom problem-solving into better systems for schools

January 29, 2026
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma....
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USE IT OR LOSE IT: the case for easy school EdTech

January 29, 2026
You can buy the right tool and still get the wrong outcome.Not because the software cannot do the job, but...
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One Quiz to Rule Them All.

January 16, 2026
Test your nerd cred with Alma’s Nerd 100 Trivia Challenge… from Mordor to the Kessel Run, to the Upside Down,...
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: How this 5000+ student school district transformed their infinite chaos into clarity with Alma

January 7, 2026
When Adams 14 School District began preparing to open its new PreK–12 campus, it was clear they needed more than...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Rebecca Coleman is a compliance & data “unicorn” who helps districts get what they’re owed

December 18, 2025
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma..Rebecca...
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: New Hampshire CTO of the year modernizes district systems with Alma

December 12, 2025
Meeting the moment: Alma helps districts align technology with instructionCarla Smith, technology director and recently named New Hampshire CTO of...
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: Powering a better experience, Alma provides Colorado districts with tools and support to do more

December 11, 2025
Buffalo school district needed an SIS that works for everyoneWhen Lonnie Brungardt took on the role of superintendent and technology...
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Alma SIS selected to support student growth, strengthen reporting, and secure data for 13,000+ Colorado students

December 3, 2025
After persistent challenges with Synergy SIS, a successful transition to Alma streamlines compliance, empowers school and district operators, and supports...
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Welcome to The SIS Game. Players, new rules are now in effect.

November 20, 2025
Players, welcome to The SIS Game, where the prize is time back in your day, cleaner data, and a school...
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Standards-based grading in K–12 supports better student outcomes

November 7, 2025
Improving student outcomes is not just about adopting a new grading model. It is about helping teachers give better feedback,...
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EduVision and Alma: practical partnership, real results

September 24, 2025
At Alma, we believe schools of every size deserve tools and partnerships that help them thrive. That’s why we’re proud...
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: Streamlining state reporting with Alma in rural Colorado

September 2, 2025
Revere School District – Ovid, COGrade Levels: PK-12Students: 143Staff: 32 Challenge Overview: As a small rural district serving a tight-knit community,...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Blake Weekes shifts from classroom innovator to EdTech problem solver

August 21, 2025
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma....
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The top 5 myths bad SIS vendors keep selling you (and can’t back up)

August 21, 2025
Some SIS vendors have been running the same playbook for decades – overpromise, underdeliver, and lock schools into long contracts....
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: From glorified spreadsheet to all-in-one system … How SBECA transformed data access and collaboration with Alma

August 5, 2025
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School – Bronx, NYGrades Served: 6-8Students: 300Challenge Overview: As a standalone charter school without...
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: Streamlining parent communication and registration with Alma at Massac

July 28, 2025
Massac Unit School District – Metropolis, ILGrades Served: PK-12Students: 1800+ Challenge Overview: As their legacy SIS approached end-of-life, Massac Unit #1...
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NEW SCHOOL CHECKLIST: Choosing a SIS (and why spreadsheets are a trap)

July 24, 2025
Starting a new school is exciting – vision-setting, community-building, policy-writing, logo-picking... and then, at some point, someone says, “So... how...
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Scramble season survival: what your SIS should actually be doing for you

July 23, 2025
Every school has a moment – usually sometime between mid-July and the week before school starts – when the plan...
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MORE THAN AN SIS: Who are the people behind Alma?

July 22, 2025
When schools begin looking for new technology partners, they’re often met with a wave of sales jargon, hollow promises, and...
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QUIZ

July 16, 2025
Take our quick quiz, “Can Your SIS Do This?”, and see how your current system stacks up. From everyday efficiency...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Jenny Rozint brings heart, leadership, and lived experience to help districts thrive with Alma

July 7, 2025
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma..Jenny...
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ALMA SUCCESS STORY: A custom fit for Montessori – Steamboat’s partnership with Alma

July 3, 2025
Steamboat Montessori –  Steamboat Springs, CO Public Charter School Grades Served: PK-5th Students: 144   Challenge Overview: As a Montessori school...
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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION: The Smith School’s nurturing model inspires academic and emotional growth

June 20, 2025
Small school, big heartTucked in the heart of New York City, The Smith School offers an alternative approach to education...
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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION: Prisma reimagines school in an ever-changing world

June 6, 2025
Prisma is an innovative online middle school and high school, whose families are a mix of homeschoolers, worldschoolers, and education...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Kelly Wyman proves the power of pivoting within education can truly make an impact

May 22, 2025
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma..After...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Jillian Sciacca’s career embodies the heart of transformation in education

May 9, 2025
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma..Here’s...
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PLAYBOOK: What is an SIS, and why do you need one?

May 8, 2025
Running a school or district can feel like spinning a hundred plates at once. Student records, attendance, grades, schedules, parent...
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JOURNEYS TO ALMA: Shane Cloutier’s Path from Educator to EdTech Advocate

May 1, 2025
Alma team members share how their past careers in education evolved into roles that positively impact students globally with Alma..Here’s...
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