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School Blog: Blue Ring Binder with Budget Planning on It

Finance Budgeting Education: Comprehensive Guide and Best Practices for Schools Budgeting education is probably the most labor-intensive and important project a school district's business office undertakes. The school budget is …

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Finance School Finance Management: Your Guide to K-12 Finances Funding for K-12 schools has faced financial challenges for decades. Federal funding for US schools was on a steady decline when the American …

School Fundraising Software That Helps You Boost Revenue in 2025 You often hear the all-too-familiar phrase "children are our future." But when it comes to providing them with the essential tools they need to …

Fundraising Smart School Store Ideas to Engage Students and Raise More Funds Students and teachers spend a lot of time in school — great school store ideas can help them get the products they need (and want) easily and …

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Field Trip Form Template: Request and Registration Form Did you know that 60% of students reported stronger critical thinking skills after field trips? Regardless, before the buses roll out, it starts with …

Field trip permission slips

Field Trip Permission Slip Template: Printable Forms Did you know that 89% of students say field trips have a lasting positive impact on their education and future careers? It’s no surprise that …

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Field Trip Reflection Worksheet: A Resource for Educational Field Trips Make the most of your educational outings with our free printable field trip reflection worksheet PDF. This handy resource helps transform any trip …

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Ultimate Field Trip Checklist for Teachers, Chaperones & Students Did you know 89% of students say field trips have a lasting, positive impact on their education and career? Planning the perfect trip takes more than …

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Free Field Trip Reminder Templates: Letters, Social Posts, and Designs Making sure everyone is on the same page for a field trip can be tough. That's why we've put together these templates for field trip reminders. …

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How School Finance Software Helps Schools Budget Better and Save Time Schools face a wide range of financial challenges as they look to power student success and help their district thrive. Between setting and …

Education Piggybank - Cost Saving Ideas for School Districts Blog

Finance How Can Schools Save Money: Smart Strategies for Cutting Costs How can schools save money without sacrificing student success? It starts by rethinking the way your district operates. From cutting energy waste and …

Prom Chaperone Guide: Your Role in a Safe and Memorable Prom Introduction A prom chaperone is a school-approved adult who supervises students at prom, ensuring everyone follows school dance rules, supports …

Finance Top Challenges in Financial Accounting for Schools and How to Solve Them Introduction Financial accounting for schools involves reporting and recording the institution's economic activities, including tracking, reporting …

School Blog: Blue Ring Binder with Budget Planning on It

Finance Budgeting Education: Comprehensive Guide and Best Practices for Schools Budgeting education is probably the most labor-intensive and important project a school district's business office undertakes. The school budget is …

PTO and PTA Fundraising Ideas: 42 Events That Drive Big Results According to CheddarUp stats, only 64% of schools believe they are well-funded. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and Parent-Teacher Organization …

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How to Set Up and Manage Your Child’s School Lunch Account Online school lunch accounts save parents and schools plenty of time. In fact, schools found that they can reduce manual payment-related work …

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How to Improve School Performance and Boost Public Ratings Students focus on consistent effort, effective study habits and proactive engagement with education to improve their performance in school. At the …

School administrator using School Pay

School Pay: How Modern Tools Make School Payments Easier Managing school payments shouldn’t involve chasing loose cash and crumpled checks and permission slips, but for many families and school staff, …

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Child Care How to Start an After School Program and Keep It Running Strong Want to know how to start an after school program that parents can’t stop talking about? One that fills up quickly and stays budget-positive month …

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Child Care How to Deal with a Difficult Parent: Practical Communication Tips That Help Teachers and childcare providers learn valuable skills during training, but may never fully understand how to deal with a difficult parent. …

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School Wallet: How K–12 Schools Are Moving Toward Digital Payments A school wallet is a digital payment tool parents use to fund and manage school-related expenses online, like meals, field trips and supplies. It’s …

Parent and student paying their school fees online

How to Manage and Pay School Fees Online: A Step-by-Step Guide for K–12 Families You deserve a smoother way to handle school fees online. You can skip lost checks and last-minute cash with a secure student fee payment system. …

School admin using a school lunch payment system

How a School Meal Payment System Streamlines Cafeteria Payments with Digital Tools Table of Contents