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Skyward Partners with ParentSquare to Increase Communication between Schools and Families

New partnership offers additional ways for educators to contact families for improved student success

Jul 18, 2023

98% Employee Retention Rate Drives Growth for Local Edtech Company

The perfect blend of work and play keeps employees thriving at Skyward

Jun 13, 2023

K-12 Edtech Company, Skyward, Celebrates 20 Years of iCon

Edtech leaders came together to learn, network, and honor individual and district achievements at Skyward iCon 2023

Mar 07, 2023

Skyward Partners with Otus to Improve Data-Driven Instruction

The partnership allows system interoperability to automatically transfer student data between both solutions, saving educators time

Feb 21, 2023

District Leaders Increasingly Turn to Digital Tools to Improve Communication, Engagement, and Culture

K-12 edtech company, Skyward, showcases districts engaging their communities through websites, social media, and videos.

Jan 10, 2023

EdTech Partner Helps Texas Districts Overcome Ongoing Challenges

Nearly 1 in 3 Texas school districts trust Skyward software to help with evolving administrative needs.

Sep 27, 2022

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Skyward Partners with ParentSquare to Increase Communication between Schools and Families

New partnership offers additional ways for educators to contact families for improved student success

Jul 18, 2023

98% Employee Retention Rate Drives Growth for Local Edtech Company

The perfect blend of work and play keeps employees thriving at Skyward

Jun 13, 2023

K-12 Edtech Company, Skyward, Celebrates 20 Years of iCon

Edtech leaders came together to learn, network, and honor individual and district achievements at Skyward iCon 2023

Mar 07, 2023

Skyward Partners with Otus to Improve Data-Driven Instruction

The partnership allows system interoperability to automatically transfer student data between both solutions, saving educators time

Feb 21, 2023

District Leaders Increasingly Turn to Digital Tools to Improve Communication, Engagement, and Culture

K-12 edtech company, Skyward, showcases districts engaging their communities through websites, social media, and videos.

Jan 10, 2023

EdTech Partner Helps Texas Districts Overcome Ongoing Challenges

Nearly 1 in 3 Texas school districts trust Skyward software to help with evolving administrative needs.

Sep 27, 2022

Skyward Awards Scholarships for 2022-2023 Academic Year

Seven UWSP and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company

Aug 17, 2022

Fifth Largest School District in Idaho Partners with Skyward

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 to implement Skyward’s Qmlativ School Business Suite Software

Jun 21, 2022

K-12 Edtech Company, Skyward, Recognizes Achievements During iCon 2022

School district personnel reunite after one-year hiatus to learn, network, and celebrate

Mar 08, 2022

Skyward Awards Scholarships for 2021-2022 Academic Year

Six UWSP and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company

Dec 23, 2021

District 49 Becomes First Public School District in Colorado to Select Skyward

Fastest growing district in Colorado to implement Qmlativ ERP software platform in 2022

Oct 26, 2021

Skyward Helps Districts Leverage Edtech as Digital Transformation Accelerates

K-12 districts look to school administration software to achieve digital goals

Sep 29, 2021

Tooele County School District Partners with Leading SIS Provider

Skyward expands SIS presence within Utah.

Jul 27, 2021

Skyward Announces 2021 Leader in Excellence Awards

Individual and district winners recognized for rising above difficulties presented by COVID-19

Apr 20, 2021

Skyward Partners with Red Rover to Improve Absence Management for Districts

The partnership allows system interoperability between both software solutions to provide real-time data transactions

Feb 16, 2021

Skyward Awards Scholarship for 2020-2021 Academic Year

Eight UWSP and Mid-State students receive employee-funded scholarships from Stevens Point-based edtech company.

Oct 07, 2020

Skyward and Google Classroom Integration Coming Soon

Grade Syncing between Skyward’s SIS and Google Classroom will be available to customers in near future.

Oct 01, 2020

Skyward Celebrates 40th Anniversary

K-12 EdTech Company Celebrates 40 Years Helping School Districts Operate More Efficiently

Sep 01, 2020

Skyward Announces New COVID-19 Self-Screening Survey for Districts

Self-screening survey helps K-12 districts prepare for onsite learning during pandemic

Jul 21, 2020

Skyward iCon 2020 Celebrates Unsung Heroes of Education

K-12 personnel gain insight using SIS/ERP solution to promote learning and boost efficiency

Mar 05, 2020

Skyward Names New Chairman of the Board

Jerry King to serve as chairman during the company’s next phase of growth

Feb 24, 2020

Skyward Announces Leadership Retirements and Successions

New Vice President of Customer Success & Vice President of Product Named

Dec 30, 2019

Skyward Becomes a Google for Education Build Partner

G Suite for Education will soon offer a beta program to sync grades between Google Classroom and Skyward’s SIS

Sep 12, 2019

Skyward Introduces New SIS & ERP Self-Assessment: DistrictCheck

Cloud-based solution gives K-12 districts clearer picture of the health of their systems and processes

Aug 15, 2019

Growing Number of Pennsylvania School Districts Select Next Generation Administrative Software

Cumberland Valley and Midd-West implement Qmlativ, joining over 100 Pennsylvania school districts partnering with Skyward

Jul 23, 2019

Skyward’s SIS Helping Schools Create Safe & Secure Learning Environment

Schools turn to technology partner to address digital and physical threats

Jun 25, 2019

Skyward iCon 2019 Delivers New Experiences and Insights

Keynote speaker Dr. Joe Sanfelippo encourages K-12 leaders to celebrate district successes

Mar 07, 2019

Skyward Publishes Children’s Book: The Code Twins

New book unlocks the magic of coding for early readers

Nov 27, 2018

Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2018-2019

Stevens Point-based technology firm awards eight students with employee-funded scholarships

Oct 02, 2018

Skyward Extends Partnership with Texas Education Service Centers

Regions 10 and 12 ESCs to provide support and training for business/HR

Aug 14, 2018

Skyward Appoints Scott Glinski as CEO Beginning in 2019

Ray Ackerlund named president to help drive continued growth

Aug 07, 2018

Skyward's SIS Helps Students Take Ownership of Scheduling

With arena scheduling, students can customize schedules and prepare for the future

Jun 20, 2018

Skyward's Communication Portal Connects Parents to the Learning Process

Technology partner offers resources for closing the gap between school and home

May 03, 2018

Skyward Receives Bubbler Award for Second Consecutive Year

Stevens Point business among Wisconsin's top ten places to work for young professionals

Apr 25, 2018

Skyward Honors 2018 Leaders in Excellence at iCon

Education leaders discover emerging trends at 16th annual international conference

Mar 20, 2018

Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2017-2018 Academic Year

Stevens Point-based technology firm awards nine students with employee-funded scholarships

Nov 07, 2017

Orange County Public Schools Partners with Skyward

Tenth largest school district in the U.S. selects the Student Management Suite

Oct 12, 2017

Skyward's 2018 Leader in Excellence Awards Now Open

Fourth annual program recognizes K-12 districts and individuals using Skyward to improve education

Oct 05, 2017

Skyward to Develop Data Collection Tool for Born Learning

Stevens Point software provider is one of 15 partners investing in opportunities for local children

Sep 05, 2017

Skyward Extends Training and Support Contract with Texas ESCs

Regions 10 and 12 build on 6-year partnership

Aug 15, 2017

Skyward Helps Districts Improve Branding Efforts

Technology partner offers insights into how school leaders can improve visibility

Jun 27, 2017

New CFO Redefines District Business Office in Less Than One Year

Illinois district able to consolidate 12 bank accounts thanks to partnership with ed-tech company

May 04, 2017

Skyward Highlights Next-Generation K-12 Solution at iCon 2017

15th Annual International Conference Honors Leader in Excellence Winners.

Mar 16, 2017

Skyward Recognized as Bubbler Award Recipient

Stevens Point Business among Wisconsin's Top Ten Places to Work for Millennials

Mar 15, 2017

Skyward Unveils Qmlativ Municipality Management Suite

The technology firm’s next-generation ERP administrative solution delivers a better experience to municipality clients

Jan 19, 2017

Counties Select Skyward’s Municipality Management Suite to Automate and Save

Hamblen and Marshall Counties streamline operations through ERP technology

Jan 10, 2017

Skyward Unveils Qmlativ Education Management System

The technology firm’s next-generation K-12 administrative solution delivers a better experience to district clients

Nov 17, 2016

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Selects Skyward School Management System

Wisconsin district partners with Skyward for a better SIS and ERP experience

Nov 03, 2016

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Selects Skyward School Management System

Wisconsin district partners with Skyward for a better SIS and ERP experience

Nov 03, 2016

Skyward Joins Michigan Data Hub Project to Streamline Use of K-12 Data

The partnership facilitates exchange of information while preserving local control of shared data

Oct 04, 2016

Skyward Accepting Entries for 2017 Leader in Excellence Awards

Program recognizes K-12 districts and individuals using Skyward to enhance education

Sep 27, 2016

Skyward Partners with WCA Services, Inc. to Support Municipal Clients

The partnership offers Wisconsin county governments additional service options

Sep 22, 2016

Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2016-2017 Academic Year

Stevens Point-based technology firm awards 11 students with employee-funded scholarships

Sep 20, 2016

Montour School District Selects Skyward Student Management Suite

Pennsylvania district partners with Skyward for a better SIS experience

Sep 08, 2016

Skyward Partners with WiRCC to Expand Service and Support Options for Districts

The partnership will allow School Business Suite clients to receive support services from their local

Aug 30, 2016

Skyward Partners with Clever to Support Student Data Security

The partnership allows educational apps to become more accessible and secure for the classroom

Aug 23, 2016

Skyward Unveils New Mobile App

The upgraded Skyward mobile app is now available for district clients

Jun 27, 2016

Minnesota Districts Select Skyward School Business Suite

Business management solution reduces operating costs and improves data integration for districts

May 03, 2016

Duncanville Independent School District Selects Skyward Student Management Suite

Texas district expands partnership with Skyward by adopting second product suite

Apr 12, 2016

Skyward Awards Leader in Excellence Winners, Announces New Developments at iCon

District administrators join Skyward for its annual international conference

Mar 15, 2016

Skyward’s Education Partnerships Promote Technology Careers

Partnerships with local schools give students inside track on careers of the future

Mar 03, 2016

Indiana School Districts Select Skyward

MSD of Wayne Twp., Lake Central and Wawasee among new Indiana districts partnering with Skyward

Jan 14, 2016

Pennsylvania School Districts Select Skyward Student Management Suite

Decisions highlight growing role of peer references in implementing new technology

Oct 15, 2015

Skyward Completes Vendor Testing and Certification by Kansas Department of Education

SIS provider tested by three Kansas districts is certified for 2015-16 school year

Oct 01, 2015

Skyward Accepting Entries for 2016 Leader in Excellence Award

Program recognizes K-12 districts and individuals using Skyward to improve education

Sep 24, 2015

Skyward Announces Scholarship Winners for 2015-16 Academic Year

Stevens Point company awards nine students with employee-funded scholarships

Sep 10, 2015

Texas School Districts Switch to Efficient, Integrated System with Skyward

Klein and Georgetown ISDs join more than 230 districts in Texas using Skyward

Aug 25, 2015

Skyward Partners with Certica to Launch Formative Assessment Solution

Comprehensive tool provides seamless access to high-quality assessments to ease teacher prep time

Aug 04, 2015

Texas Districts Enlist Skyward to Address Data Integration Needs

Mesquite ISD and Village Tech Schools select school information system to unify management strategy.

Jul 22, 2015

Massachusetts District First in State to Select Skyward

Newton Public Schools to implement student information system in January 2016

Jul 09, 2015

Skyward Enhancements Support Affordable Care Act Regulations

School Business Suite takes lead on keeping districts compliant with new healthcare requirements.

Jun 29, 2015

Pennsylvania Schools Adopt Skyward for Faster, More Accurate Information

Central Cambria and Gateway School Districts select Skyward's student information system for more proficient scheduling and grading.

Jun 09, 2015

Skyward Expands Use of Ed-Fi Data Standard to Enhance Interoperability

Skyward has broadened the use of the Ed-Fi Data Standard in a move that dramatically improves data interoperability between districts and state agencies.

May 28, 2015

Wisconsin School District Turns to Skyward for Seamless Management System Integration

Raymond school district improves efficiency and enhances user experience for educators and parents with the Student Management Suite.

May 21, 2015

Skyward Earns 2015 EdTech Digest Cool Tool Award

Leading K-12 technology firm recognized for Student and Family Access communication solution

Mar 24, 2015

Skyward Honors Leader in Excellence Winners, Announces New Innovations at iCon

Administrators join Skyward for annual international conference highlighting latest system enhancements

Mar 17, 2015

Kansas School Districts Switch to Efficient, Integrated System with Skyward

Kingman-Norwich and Louisburg USDs join more than 40 districts in Kansas using Skyward

Feb 24, 2015

Skyward Announces New Test Bank Management Solution

Online assessment creation tool supports teachers, improves student growth

Feb 05, 2015

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Media Coverage

How Much Should ChatGPT Know About Your District?

Discussion of the artificial intelligence language model ChatGPT seems impossible to escape these days. Its insight may even prove useful to district leaders deciding how to handle AI in their schools.

Jul 20, 2023

The Evolution Of eLearning

The rise and fall of learning outside the four walls of a classroom.

May 11, 2023

What's New in EdTech Interoperability

Interoperability—the ability of software programs to seamlessly connect to one another by seamlessly exchanging information and common language—is something we’ve been steadily working towards in edtech.

Sep 26, 2022

5 Ways EdTech Companies Show Customers They Care

Good vendors will learn who you are and what you need help with before making any attempt to sell their offerings.

Aug 30, 2022

The best benefit you can give educators? Easing their mental load

Thoughtfully automating administrative tasks can free educators to devote more time to their passion: teaching.

Jun 17, 2022

Do we do our best work for machines?

For educators and administrators, AI needs to be seen as a powerful tool but still a tool—not a substitute for a human teacher or administrator.

Jun 15, 2022

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How Much Should ChatGPT Know About Your District?

Jul 20, 2023

The Evolution Of eLearning

The rise and fall of learning outside the four walls of a classroom.

May 11, 2023

What's New in EdTech Interoperability

Sep 26, 2022

5 Ways EdTech Companies Show Customers They Care

Good vendors will learn who you are and what you need help with before making any attempt to sell their offerings.

Aug 30, 2022

The best benefit you can give educators? Easing their mental load

Thoughtfully automating administrative tasks can free educators to devote more time to their passion: teaching.

Jun 17, 2022

Do we do our best work for machines?

For educators and administrators, AI needs to be seen as a powerful tool but still a tool—not a substitute for a human teacher or administrator.

Jun 15, 2022

What's New In EdTech Interoperability

Interoperability – The ability of software programs to seamlessly connect to one another by seamlessly exchanging information and common language is something we’ve been steadily working towards in edtech.

Jun 02, 2022

How Teachers Can Text Families- Without Their Personal Phones

As we continue to move through a second school year with COVID-19 firmly at the forefront, communication between schools and parents—and specifically, parent-teacher communication—is more important than ever.

Apr 08, 2022

Pros Of Tech-Centered Homework

Remote school and work have blurred the lines between work and home. How does this shape the debate over homework?

Jul 27, 2021

How Can You Help Students Get Started With Activism?

The next generation of heroes is walking the halls of schools today, and you’re uniquely poised to help them along.

Feb 05, 2021

Skyward awards eight with scholarships for 2019-2020

Stevens Point-based Skyward has announced academic scholarships for eight students attending Mid-State and UW-Stevens Point.

Oct 30, 2019

Mobile Education Tug of War

Technology has evolved the modern workplaces from an office cube farm to maximum flexibility. A similar trend is emerging for K12 schools with the advent of 1:1 technology programs, flipped classrooms, and more widespread connectivity. But is blurring the boundaries of classroom learning healthy for students (and teachers)?

Oct 22, 2019

When should I pull the plug on edtech?

Your implementation team has hiked through swamps and peaks of data, interoperability, and training to get your newest edtech venture ready—but there are still plenty of bugs to work out, systems refuse to play nice, and the whispers of mutiny are getting louder by the day. How do you make the difficult decision to either remain committed or throw in the towel on an expensive edtech system? Follow this simple Q & A to organize your thought process.

Oct 21, 2019

How Ed-Fi Standards Help Create Actionable Insight

How can school leaders keep track of minute student data points in their district—then turn those numbers into action to improve instruction?

Aug 01, 2019

The 5 step edtech integration checklist

For K12 schools, building an interoperable system is easier said than done, particularly because the majority of a district’s population uses SIS, ERP, and teaching and learning systems daily. The more moving parts to track, the greater the potential headache can feel looming on the horizon if planning breaks down.

Jun 12, 2019

The Evolving Role of School Scheduling

School leaders are often looked up to as agents of change. One big example of polarizing change is the school schedule, whether it’s annual, daily, or some combination of the two. After all, what is more cherished than the end of the school year, looking forward to a sizzling summer break over the next three months?

Jun 06, 2019

How your SIS can help keep students safe

Take it from someone who has worked at districts that experienced a school shooting, a tornado, and a 100-year flood — nobody is ever fully prepared for the challenges that come with safety threats. You can never be too sure the district’s technology is up to par with safety and crisis management standards.

May 03, 2019

EdTech Digest | Face-to-Face for a Better Experience

Edtech industry veteran Scott Glinski shares three decades worth of hard-won wisdom.

Jan 29, 2019

eSchool News | New coding resource casts a wide net to engage students

Students don't always need to jump right into a programming tutorial to develop an interest in coding. Sometimes, all it takes is an engaging book.

Dec 11, 2018

JS Online | IT jobs: businesses on the look out for future information technology professionals

“If you want a job right out of college making a good income, software engineering is the way to go,” said Brian Hicks, the learning and development manager at Skyward, a Stevens Point software developer. “It is absolutely booming.”

Nov 26, 2018

Point/Plover Metro Wire | Skyward announces scholarship winners for 2018-19 year

Skyward has announced several academic scholarships for local students in post-secondary programs.

Oct 02, 2018

EdTech Magazine | Game on: teachers should continue to gamify classrooms

A four-part playbook from Advancing K12 outlines ways to launch a badging program at your school or district level. According to the playbook, it would take very little disruption and can be set up, communicated and launched over a summer break without additional staff. (Here's how you can enroll your teachers in a free future-ready teachers badge group.)

Sep 28, 2018

eSchool News | Introducing the EdLeader Personality Test

Personality tests are fun. Some people derive valuable insights from them. Others simply use them to validate what they already know about themselves. Most just like to see which category they fall in so they can compare, contrast, and laugh about it with others.

Sep 24, 2018

Emerging EdTech | 3 Ways for students to steal your password

Open sesame. Abracadabra. When you’re locking down your data, how secure is the password you chose? If it’s anything like the magic words above, have we got news for you. Your password tricks are not working. Worse, you might be letting security slip and opening yourself up for a student to sneak information to unlock valuable, FERPA-protected data.

Sep 18, 2018

EdTech Magazine | It's time for K–12 schools to change the integration conversation

"Is product X compatible with product Y?" It’s one of the most common inquiries in education technology evaluation and purchasing, and for good reason: At the end of the day, people just want to know their systems are going to work together, even if it’s not always clear what that means.

Aug 28, 2018

eSchool News | Making the move to standards-based grading

"We knew our grading style needed to change, and standards-based grading (SBG) fit what we were looking for."

Aug 21, 2018

EIN Presswire | Arcserve names North American partners of the year

Skyward named North American Elite Partner as a value-added reseller for Arcserve.

Aug 21, 2018

Education Dive | Combatting student tardiness with kiosks

As any teacher will attest, the most chaotic time of every class is the beginning. At Marion County Schools...

Jul 02, 2018

eSchool News | Your SIS might not be protecting student data

"Here are some things to look for when reviewing your security practices..."

Jun 22, 2018

eSchool News | Learning environments geared for maximum motivation

"Take cues from Maslow's Hierarchy to build a strong, safe foundation for students to take risks and get to know who they are..."

Jun 19, 2018

EdWeek Market Brief | District leaders seek interoperability

"Interoperability—defined as the seamless, secure, and controlled exchange of data between applications—was the topic..."

Jun 12, 2018

Public | Regional businesses fund IT faculty member

"A collaboration among several northcentral Wisconsin businesses resulted in a contribution of $75,000..."

Jun 06, 2018

Learning Personalized | New Holstein High School has a farm (e-i-e-i-o)

“Everyone put your chickens away!” It was, without a doubt, the first time I’d heard these words spoken...

Jun 01, 2018

Stevens Point Journal | Skyward celebrated as top workplace for millennials

"Skyward received a top state award this week for its connection to young professionals..."

May 17, 2018

KAUZ Channel 6 | WFISD gives parents insight on latest school technology

"I think it's wonderful because it allows the parents access early on to the things that are going on in the classroom..."

May 17, 2018

EdScoop | The three most common causes of edtech breakups

Commentary: The ability to differentiate salvageable edtech partnerships from those beyond repair can be a valuable skill...

May 14, 2018

Stevens Point News | Junior Achievement partners with local businesses

"Skyward and Midwest Communications partnered with Junior Achievement to offer job shadow events to students..."

May 02, 2018

UWSP | Internships provide experience, often lead to jobs

"Skyward has a robust internship program, averaging more than 30 interns a year of UW-Stevens Point students in various departments."

Apr 25, 2018

Daily Commercial | Lake County Schools no longer mailing report cards

"Instead, parents can see the report cards online through the Skyward Family Access program..."

Apr 23, 2018

eSchool News | 5 biggest data center mistakes (and how to fix them)

Behold, the school district data center. To the untrained eye, it’s just a room full of servers, racks, cables, power supplies...

Apr 12, 2018

Emerging EdTech | EdTech Security Evolved: Multi-Factor Authentication

The push for multi-factor authentication (MFA) in K-12 edtech has been a slow build, inching its way over the past five years to high-priority status for some school technology leaders. By all appearances, we may be reaching a tipping point in the MFA debate, after which the approach will move from “nice thing to have” to “non-negotiable requirement.”

Mar 29, 2018

Getting Smart | 4 Ways to Build a Better Schedule

Before committing to any new scheduling technique, district leaders must pose the question: What do students in our schools need to become college and career ready? Of course, the answers will vary immensely depending on the current culture: More one-on-one time with teachers, increased options for enrichment courses, carefully structured (or not) free periods, and access to community resources all may be addressed by restructuring the school day.

Feb 18, 2018

EdTechReview | Playing Nice: The Interoperability Landscape

A vendor’s choice between expanding a product’s feature set or making that same product more compatible with existing options is no longer as cut-and-dry as it may once have been. District decision makers have spoken—interoperability is the new differentiator.

Feb 15, 2018

eSchool News | 15 Metrics Every Superintendent Should Know

From interoperability to dashboards, data accessibility is one of the most prevalent topics in edtech circles these days. For superintendents, simply knowing what to look for can be a challenge. These 15 metrics can provide significant value for any district leader.

Jan 26, 2018

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