What is Google Fiber?
You may have heard mention of Google Fiber – or you may already have Google Fiber in your city. But do you know what it is and what role it plays in the areas it serves? Maybe this information will help! Google Fiber is an Internet Service Provider that is another option that you can […]
What Does Getting “Gigabit” Mean to You?
Did you know that 80 communities already have Gigabit networks? Many of the early adopters (i.e. Salisbury, Wilson, Chattanooga) were business-driven. For example, Wilson’s Gigabit infrastructure came early on because SAS, Red Hat and Microsoft have significant presence in the area. You’ll see why these areas jumped at the chance to get Gigabit as we […]
Aged Account Report & Dashboard Changes
The Aged Accounts report has been changed to a typical/expected format for accounts receivable (who owes money). The new format has a column for 0-30 days, 31-60 days and >90 days and enters into the appropriate column the amount. New columns were added for Billing Email, Total and Unapplied Amt and the Balance Date column […]
Left Nav Gets New Notifications
A new left navigation option has been added to Edit Settings for Notifications. This makes it easier for you to find/see all notification and reply to email addresses in one place. The settings shown here will remain on their original page. If a change is made on either of these pages, it updates on the […]
The Power of Authenticity In Your Studio
In the world of Instagram, Snapchat filters, and PhotoShop, authenticity can be hard to come by. Students have access to billions of videos, images, and articles 24/7. Self-esteem can really be impacted from this wealth of resources. Studies are constantly showing how the media can damage our youngsters. For parents, knowing their child is at an […]
Max Fee Added to Post Annual Fees
When posting annual fees per student, there’s a new option for Maximum Fee per Family/Acct. This allows an org to enter a maximum fee and post annual fees won’t post more than that amount. This enhancement does not add this option to web registration’s registration fee calculation.
Staff Port Login Page Gets “Forgot My Password” Link
The staff portal login page has a new link for when staff members forget their passwords. It opens up a pop-up for the user to enter credentials, which is then matched to existing staff. If the user isn’t found, an alert is issued so the user can re-enter information. When the user’s information finds a […]
8 Illegal Questions Not to Ask in an Interview
Hiring is one of the biggest challenges for business owners. Knowing that there are certain questions that are illegal to ask can help you avoid any legal issues. Do not ask about: 1. Age 2. Race 3. Creed 4. Sexual Orientation 5. Ethnic origin 6. Marital status 7. Sex 8. Number of children *You also should not ask […]
Grant Program Helps Organizations Serving Autistic Children
Did you know that there is an Autism Speaks Local Grant application for 2016 that opened on July 18th and will be open until Friday, September 23? Here is the application link. We know that we have many organizations that provide services to autistic children. This great program can help you to provide better (or […]
Goal Setting Story
Deanna Lewis has a great idea to share. It was her first year teaching full time, and she wanted to do something different and impactful for her dancers. Each of her students wrote a personal goal at the beginning of every month for each of their classes. She found they were really attentive and driven, because […]