Our customers can tell you all about how the Travel Tracker has changed their field trip management process. We recently spoke with John Seussman, Transportation Director for North Thurston Public Schools. North Thurston has about 14,500 students
read moreOur Field trip management software, The Travel Tracker, has made a big difference for Guilford County Schools!
read moreVolunteering is a fun, simple way to get involved within the community. When you volunteer at your local schools it can also be a great help to the school and district who may be struggling with budget cuts. Whether you volunteer regularly or just
read moreAs a substitute teacher, knowing how to work with different age groups is very important. The App-Garden’s Online Substitute Teacher Training program instructs potential substitutes on how to work with various age groups. For this specific post, we
read moreAs a substitute teacher, knowing how to work with different age groups is very important. The App-Garden has created a Virtual Substitute Training program that instructs potential substitutes on how to work with various age groups. For this
read moreWithin the classroom, there are many ways to ensure overall classroom excellence. Ensuring that substitute teachers who may not have extensive classroom experience understand these concepts is key to their classroom excellence. Our online substitute
read moreThroughout every classroom, different learning styles are displayed and even sometimes overlooked. Understanding each learning style has a very great importance for the performance of each of your students. Students learn in different ways and
read moreWe each have a duty to keep up the appearance of not only our planet, but our school as well. School beautification is a wonderful way to keep our schools looking spectacular, getting rid of any litter, and involving the community within your school
read more“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou
read moreSince the late 90s, students have become increasingly more stressed each year due to rising expectations of colleges and universities. As reported by The Seattle Times, many schools just like Roosevelt High experienced crisis levels of stress and
read moreDanielle Emspak, a head teacher at Monteclare Children’s School, has seen the best and the worst during her six years as a preschool teacher and has learned about leading by example. Many teachers like Danielle experience day to day problems such
read moreThe App-Garden works with hundreds of school districts nationwide and we have heard the subject of seat belts on buses being debated many times. While this may at first seem like a no brainer “yes we should” answer, many disagree. Below are some
read moreMarci Cox, transportation director at Hopkins County Schools KY, struggled with an inefficient and time-consuming field trip process and manual driver bidding process. The process for managing field trips was paper-based and cumbersome, taking a lot
read more“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.” – Rita Pierson
read moreWould you believe it if I told you just by planning one school beautification day, the morale of the students would increase? That the school days after beautification would flow smoother and be filled with more energy? That your students would have
read moreWe often ask ourselves how we can promote economic growth, community involvement, and promote aspects of higher education. Increasing literacy can help in all of these areas and is also crucial to all around personal growth. Literacy and
read moreAt the App-Garden our well equipped support team is always ready to answer any inquiries you or your school district may have. We have a support team available by phone, email, and even live chat! Our user friendly software for K12 administrators
read moreAs an educator, many often look toward a Holiday break and Summer breaks as a period of relaxation. It’s a time to get away from your everyday routine to spend time with family and friends. Nevertheless, you’ve done a lot of teaching and planning
read moreWhy is being a part-time substitute teacher one of the most enriching and rewarding part time jobs? Being a part-time substitute teacher gives you both a rewarding way to earn money as well as an amazing sense of giving back to the community.
read moreMore often than not, a shortage of bus drivers is an ongoing concern for Transportation Departments. When districts are short on bus drivers, transportation directors may have to put in additional hours which can add to their stress. Having to
read moreField trip integration with GPS When it comes to planning field trips, athletic trips, and school bus routes, managing travel requests can become time consuming and costly. Kim Gates, the Cost Clerk for Lincoln County Schools, North Carolina, had
read moreVolunteering starts at home as you get involved in your own child’s classroom. Fitting volunteer opportunities into an already busy schedule can be challenging; however, it is always a great way to be a part of your child’s educational experience.
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