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Switching to Orah: A Guide for Teachers

Switching to Orah can feel like a big change. We know that new tech requires effort and you may have concerns about increased workload and how it will impact your student interactions. Let’s dive it.

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Orah’s Commitment to Social Responsibility

At Orah, we believe that technology should be a force for good. As a company dedicated to helping independent schools exceed their duty of care, we are committed to making a meaningful impact beyond our products.

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Spotting Patterns, Taking Action: How Attendance Concerns Help Schools Intervene Early

With Attendance Concerns, you could alert a Year-Level Dean if a student in their grade is late to class 3 times in a row within a month, which would open up a new Attendance Concern for them to triage and action.

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2024 Recap

2024 was a busy year jam-packed with core product changes and new updates that work towards making independent schools safer than ever before. This article is a quick summary of all the primary releases made in the last 12 months.

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Student Attendance Insights: New from Orah

The Student Attendance Insights is now available on a student profile page within Orah. It is essentially a tab within a student’s profile that aggregates attendance metrics, course specific data and filters.

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Announcing Multiple Active Passes for Day and Boarding Schools

Managing passes has just become more flexible and seamless with Orah. We’re excited to announce the release of our Multiple Active Passes feature, designed to improve how schools manage passes for students across both day and boarding.

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Attendance Alerts Just Got a Helpful Upgrade

Previously, you could only select one recipient type for an attendance alert. Now, you can include all three recipient types in a single alert.

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Introducing Orah’s new CEO

It’s our great pleasure to introduce our new CEO, Matt Varley. Matt will be starting officially as Orah’s CEO from November this year.

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Attendance Sheet Examples: Free Template for Easy Record Keeping

Maintaining accurate attendance records is crucial for educational institutions. A well-organized attendance sheet can help streamline the process of tracking student presence, tardiness, and absences.

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The Importance of School Administration: 3 Reasons Why It's Crucial For Student Education

A successful school is about much more than teaching. While good teaching and learning are crucial, the administration that underpins it is key to providing a well-rounded education that encompasses the whole child.

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How Independent Schools are Solving Real-Time Attendance Challenges with Orah

Discover how schools use Orah for real-time attendance tracking, streamlined roll calls, and attendance alerts. Orah integrates with major SIS partners, offering quick setup, privacy, and fair pricing.

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How to Improve Your School's Student Attendance Rate In 30 Days

Student attendance rates directly influence academic achievement, student well-being, and broader societal outcomes. In this article, we'll show you how to improve your school's attendance rate in the next 30 days.

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