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When to Use a School Voting System

School elections are an excellent way to increase student involvement. Many students feel like it gives them a voice. However, counting votes can feel tedious and many students do not want to take the time to handwrite their votes. A digital voting system allows students to vote quickly and easily. However, many may wonder how […]

Make School Elections Digital

There’s nothing more fun than a school election. Each year, thousands of students from across the country compete for positions in student elections as well as titles like Prom King and Queen. However, tallying hundreds of votes is a hassle and isn’t always a transparent process. By making student elections digital, students and faculty alike […]

8 Little Changes That’ll Make a Big Difference Running Your School Events

8 Little Changes That'll Make a Big Difference Running Your School Events

Have you ever wondered why some school events seem to be more successful and run effortlessly while others are wanting, and worse, end in disaster? We’ve all been at school events, whether as spectators, or volunteers doing small tasks, or as staff running to and fro filling in the gaps, only to find the leaders […]

Ten Benefits of Online Voting Software for ASB Elections

When it comes to ASB elections, many things ensure they run smoothly. One crucial aspect of ASB elections is the voting process. Traditionally, this has been done through paper ballots. However, online voting software offers several benefits that make the process smoother and more efficient for high schools.  This blog post will discuss the ten […]

Why Principals Are Suggesting Student Election Software

Nowadays, our lives are shifting more and more online. This is why it is only logical to think that voting would transition into a digital platform as well. However, while public elections are yet to look at embracing such methods, many private organizations, and even schools, have adopted online voting. This enables them to take […]

How Do I Use Google Forms For A School Election?

Google Forms

Can I use Google Forms for Voting in a school election?  Most districts nowadays have G-Suite for education which can make this process fairly easy as you will see below. If your district does not use G-Suite we recommend a program like Voting 4 Schools which is secure and you don’t have to worry about […]

Are Google Forms A Secure Tool For School Elections?

Google Forms

How many of you use Google Forms for school elections?  It’s free and easy to set up and use. I completely understand why schools would want to use it,  but have you wondered if it’s secure?  Can you limit or stop students from voting if they get the URL? Can students from other schools actually access […]

5 Headache-Saving Tips In Running School Events

5 Headache-Saving Tips In Running School Events | Software 4 Schools

The further along the school year goes, there seems to be an event happening every time within the school grounds. Events are the social lifeblood in schools which bond everyone in the community and foster strong school spirit.  Whether you’re a veteran or a first-time organizer, school events seem daunting and even feel intimidating at […]

9 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Online Voting System

9 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Online Voting System

Choosing and even deciding on an online voting system, and in fact any software in general, can be confusing and a bit daunting at times. Just do a quick search on Google and you’ll get at least a dozen options to choose from.  The process need not be difficult and here are nine very important […]

5 Creative Ways to Get 100% Student Voting Participation (or close to it)

Get 100% Student Voting Participation | Software 4 Schools Blog

As many parents and teachers know very well, getting young people to do anything is no easy task. This is especially true when you’re trying to convince them to participate in an activity that isn’t mandatory or won’t be graded with consequences.  Taking part in school elections falls into this category. When students don’t take […]