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Powerschool Can Be Addictive
The good and the bad sides of so much information.
Hello, my name is Sue and I’m a Powerschool-aholic. With the exception of Diet Coke, which I’m pretty sure I could give up with minimal side effects, I don’t really have any addictions. At least I didn’t until I got hooked on Powerschool. Before Powerschool, parents had to rely on conferences, progress reports, report cards and the occasional email or phone call to let them know how their child was doing in school. Then, all of a sudden we have current access to grades for every assignment, quiz, test and project our kids do, or don’t do. Truth be told, I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing. In listening to parents and students I’m hearing a little of each. On the one hand, it allows us to be informed consumers. Before …
Tadashi
8:03 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012
The definition was fine, thank you. The condecension was not - my child isn't old enough for school yet, that does not mean I'm not interested in knowing what is going on though (same goes for people without children at all). more ›