Looking for more free tools to make school life easier? We have a few more great options educators love, plus tips for getting the most out of each.
Doodle
Doodle is perfect for scheduling meetings and coordinating events. You can easily create polls to find the best time that works for everyone, whether it’s for parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, or student group projects. Doodle also integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook to automatically update schedules, helping you avoid double-booking and confusion. Tips: Encourage team members to vote early and use the reminder feature to get responses on time.
Slack
Slack is an excellent tool for team communication. Organize chats by channels to keep discussions focused—have a channel for each class, school project, or fundraising initiative. Slack also supports file sharing, direct messaging, and integration with other tools like Google Drive, Zoom, and Trello, making collaboration seamless across teachers, parents, and staff. Tips: Pin important messages and use threads to keep conversations organized and easy to reference later.
Fundraise-A-Thon
Fundraise-A-Thon app is a simple, digital-first platform designed to help schools and groups collect donations with ease. It eliminates the need for products, order forms, or inventory, allowing supporters to give directly online while organizers track progress in real time through a user-friendly dashboard. Plus, donors can earn Amazon rewards with every donation, making it an easy and motivating way to raise more with less effort. Tip: Share your fundraiser early and often, set a clear goal, and encourage families to reach out to friends and relatives to maximize participation and results.
Unsplash
Unsplash offers a huge library of free high-quality photos that can elevate your school’s marketing materials, social media posts, newsletters, and presentations. Whether you need images for classroom projects, school events, or online campaigns, Unsplash provides diverse, royalty-free visuals that help tell your story without any copyright concerns. Tips: Create folders for your favorite images to quickly access them for recurring projects. Use search terms relevant to your school theme or events for inspiration.
Our PTO/PTA partners are always in search for the best and most efficient tools to power school fundraising and events with ease. Read the original blog for even more free tools to check out here.
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