We hear it often, “We bought the software, but it was never fully implemented into the district.” Or that the implementation process took forever to be completed. We truly understand the apprehension to even consider a new solution based on a
read moreWhy You Should Volunteer Now Why should you volunteer now is a great question. Volunteering at your local school is always a wonderful way to bring compassion and joy into your daily life. By volunteering, you are likely to be happier and gain a
read moreIn the realm of technology, consumers eagerly await the latest and greatest version of our favorite products or devices. For example, oftentimes long lines are formed outside of electronic supplier storefronts as we excitedly
read moreMany transportations departments and schools have experienced the early morning phone calls from parents or guardians wondering where their child’s bus is. Late buses happen sometimes, whether it is from mechanical issues or traffic, and
read moreThe App-Garden, a cloud-based software provider for K-12 School districts is announcing the addition of a Bluetooth temperature screening module in Travel Tracker that addresses the concerns of students entering school buses or buildings
read moreThe App-Garden, a leading cloud-based software company who works with K-12 administrators nationwide, has released new updates to the Volunteer Tracker to aid school districts with including volunteers in the new school environment. The
read moreAccording to a USA Today report, schools and school districts are deepening their pools of substitute teachers. With the uncertainty of the virus and teacher uncertainty about entering the classroom, substitutes are in high demand for
read moreVolunteers are a valuable resource for organizations. And, managing volunteers need not be a source of frustration. With little time and attention, your organization can generate powerful volunteer impact and strengthen connections with
read moreDistricts nationwide are currently preparing for the fall semester and some of the biggest concerns we are hearing are about social distancing and preparing for different scenarios for the 2020-2021 school year. Most school districts are
read moreWith the coronavirus pandemic that we are all facing, the need for volunteers is growing. Many are without jobs and stable income or unable to find food and basic needs due to school and organization closures and store storages. Your
read moreOver the course of a kindergarten through 12th-grade education, the average student will spend an entire school year with a substitute teacher according to Education Week. Teachers cannot avoid bringing in a substitute teacher. Teachers
read moreStates nationwide are slowly starting to reopen their doors, but the time for school in most areas has already passed. Most schools closed mid-March and never reopened for the 2019-2020 school year. School boards nationwide
read moreVolunteering: Benefits to People’s Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic There are a variety of reasons why people volunteer. People may volunteer for the chance to give something back to the community or make a
read moreThe App-Garden is excited to announce the release of new features within the Facility Tracker for Asset and Inventory Management. We continuously strive to meet the needs of our customers and understand that every school district
read moreAny time during the year is a good time to thank your volunteers! Volunteers are helping organizations achieve their mission and provide much-needed assistance to the organizations served. More Americans than ever are
read moreWelcome to today’s version of the “new normal”! Tomorrow it may change. That is the current reality we all share…many things are unknown, and it can feel a little disconcerting. A couple of things to remember…we are all in this together
read moreThe current global situation has pushed many workers into the uncharted territory of working from home. Whether this was a request from an employer, state-mandated order, or due to a child remote learning from home, working from home can
read moreApp-Garden, a leading cloud-based software provider for K-12 administrators, is excited to announce that users of Zonar and Synovia GPS solutions can now directly integrate with App-Garden’s Travel Tracker – Routing software.
read moreWith the holidays comes the spirit of giving. All around the world people will volunteer their time to help those in need from cooking at their local soup kitchen, packing boxes for Toys for Tots, working with local churches or
read moreThe Volunteer Tracker is a cloud based volunteer management application that allows you to quickly and efficiently manage volunteers and scheduling and will help increase volunteer participation. Here are just a few ways that the Volunteer Tracker
read moreThe Virtual Substitute Training Application is an online substitute training program that allows you to quickly and efficiently train your substitute teachers. Here are just a few ways that the Virtual Substitute Training Application can help you
read moreSimple Tips for Starting off a Great New School Year Every teacher experiences the same dilemma each year, “How am I going to make this new school year great?”. It’s been said a thousand times before but how will you turn those words in to
read moreThe Travel Tracker is a cloud based field trip software that allows you to quickly and efficiently manage your travel request process. Here are just a few ways that the Travel Tracker Application can help you and your district!
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