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Three school leaders discuss their transition to an online student enrollment system and delve into how they realized operational efficiencies and time savings, improved data integrity, and transformed the family experience. Read about their experiences and lessons learned from Spring Branch ISD, Noble Network, and Alliance.

Throughout our three days in D.C., we enjoyed networking at our booth and attending an eclectic mix of keynotes and breakout sessions, with topics ranging from policy, leadership, governance, and operations. Meet the conference team below and read about their experience interacting with charter leaders nationwide!

Managing the school application, lottery, and enrollment process is an important investment for schools and parents alike. Interested to make this process work more smoothly? View our infographic to learn 5 ways that SchoolMint can help to streamline and improve your school lottery.

A key step in building your school's lottery process is determining which preferences will be made available for applicants. Preferences provide an advantage to eligible students and can range from geographic boundaries to sibling attendance.

When making important budget decisions, it's essential to have timely and accurate data at your fingertips. Online and mobile student enrollment systems can help districts and schools quickly understand enrollment trends to inform recruitment and decision-making.

Parents want to apply to the best school for their child, but what if they don't have time or can't understand the application? View our infographic to learn how online and mobile applications can make school enrollment more accessible, equitable, and efficient.

Catching duplicate applications in your system is critical to ensure your application process is as fair as possible. However, catching duplicates isn't always as easy as it sounds. To help you navigate through your application season, we have compiled a succinct list of tips and tricks to catch and eliminate duplicate applications.

We sat down with Trey Thompson, Enrollment Analyst at the Noble Network of Charter Schools, to discuss Noble's transition from a paper-based process to an online enrollment system.

What should you be looking for in an application management system (AMS)? One important thing to keep in mind is the accessibility of the system and the customization features. Before finalizing the choice on an AMS, make sure it meets all of these requirements!

School lotteries can increase access to great schools for more children, but they can also prove difficult for parents and school administrators to manage. Running a lottery online can be a great way to ensure the process is fair, transparent, and efficient.