Simplify Childcare Compliance With Smarter Attendance Tracking

In the daily rhythm of a childcare center, attendance tracking might seem like a routine task—just another box to check between diaper changes and snack time. But for administrators, teachers, and families, it’s much more than that. It’s the foundation of compliance, safety, and trust.

Why Attendance Tracking Matters

Whether you’re a preschool director preparing for a licensing audit or a teacher managing ratios during nap time, attendance records are essential.

Attendance records help ensure:

• Compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Verification for subsidized care programs.
• Accurate child-staff ratios.
• Safe pickup and drop-off procedures.
• Reliable reporting for audits and inspections.

These aren’t just best practices—they’re requirements. And without the right tools, they can be time-consuming and stressful.

The Compliance Ripple Effect

Attendance tracking doesn’t just keep your center compliant—it keeps everything running smoothly. With accurate data, you can:

• Forecast staffing needs.
• Plan enrollment and capacity.
• Communicate clearly with families.
• Reduce administrative burden.

It’s the kind of operational efficiency that directors crave and teachers appreciate.

How FACTS Childcare Management Simplifies Compliance

FACTS Childcare Management makes attendance tracking effortless—and audit-ready. It’s a natural extension of the FACTS SIS ecosystem, meaning it eliminates duplicate entry, disconnected apps, and extra logins.

Here’s how it helps:

Built for Directors, Teachers, and Families

FACTS Childcare Management was designed with every stakeholder in mind:

• Directors get centralized oversight and reporting.
• Teachers get simple tools that don’t disrupt their day.
• Families get transparency and peace of mind.

And because it’s integrated with FACTS SIS, it’s already part of the ecosystem your school trusts.

Ready to Simplify Compliance?

FACTS SIS schools are invited to join our program and help shape the future of childcare management.

• Flat monthly pricing
• No per-student fees
• Built for FACTS SIS users

Learn more and sign up today at FACTSmgt.com/childcare-early-access/. Because when it’s easy for directors and teachers to maintain compliance, they can focus on what matters most—and families feel more informed, connected, and confident.

Every parent has asked the question: “How was your day?” And every teacher has tried to summarize an entire day of learning, play, and care in a few rushed words at pickup. In preschools and childcare centers, those daily moments matter—and so does how we share them.

That’s where digital childcare daily activity reports come in. More than just a summary, they’re a powerful way to build trust, deepen relationships, and create meaningful connections between families and the classroom.

Childcare daily activity reports are digital records that document a child’s meals, naps, activities, milestones, and care throughout the day, giving families real-time insight into their child’s early learning experience.

Why Engagement Matters

Research consistently shows that when parents are engaged in their child’s early learning experience, outcomes improve. Children feel more supported, families feel more connected, and schools build stronger communities. In today’s competitive landscape, early learning centers aren’t just chosen for their curriculum—they’re chosen for how well they communicate. This is where childcare management software plays an increasingly important role in supporting consistent, transparent family communication.

The Problem With Traditional Communication

Paper notes get lost. End-of-day conversations are rushed. And teachers—already managing a full classroom—don’t have time to write personalized updates for every child.

The result? Missed moments, missed opportunities, and missed connections.

How Daily Activity Reports Solve This

Real-time childcare updates and daily activity reports offer a consistent, secure way to share what matters most. Teachers can log naps, meals, diapering, milestones—and even share photos or videos throughout the day. Parents receive updates via mobile app, either in real time or at day’s end, giving them a clear, comforting window into their child’s experience.

Why It’s a Game-Changer for Parents

For families, digital daily reports offer more than updates—they offer reassurance and meaningful connection:

• Transparency builds trust. Parents know what’s happening, when it’s happening
• Parent-child conversations deepen. “I saw you painted a rainbow today!”
• Anxiety decreases. Especially for new parents or those with infants, knowing their child’s needs were met brings comfort.

Why It’s a Win for Teachers and Directors

Digital daily reports don’t just benefit families—they make life easier for your staff, too:

• Save time. Say goodbye to handwritten notes and one-off messages.
• Standardize communication. Every classroom can share updates in the same format.
• Support compliance. Digital records help meet licensing and audit requirements.
• Elevate your program. Professional, consistent communication enhances your reputation.

How FACTS Childcare Management Makes It Easy

FACTS Childcare Management is built for schools using FACTS SIS. That means:

• Reduced manual data entry.
• One login for families and staff.
• Integration with your existing systems.

Teachers can log activities quickly and intuitively. Families receive updates in the same ecosystem they already trust. And directors get centralized oversight—all without adding another system to manage.

Ready to See FACTS Childcare Management in Action?

Learn more and Sign Up Today. Because every child deserves a great start—and every family deserves to feel part of it.

In early childhood education, trust is built through consistent, transparent communication, especially in the everyday moments that matter most. A shared smile at drop-off. A photo of a child’s first painting. A quick message letting a parent know their little one had a great nap.

These small interactions shape how families feel about their child’s care…and about the educators who provide it. But when communication is inconsistent or unclear, trust can fade. That’s why transparency matters. When families feel informed throughout the day, they feel confident. And when early childhood educators communicate clearly, they build lasting relationships that support every child’s growth.

Even with the best intentions, many early childhood programs still rely on outdated communication methods. In fact, research shows daily communication between parents and teachers plays a vital role in supporting parents, leading to positive child development and family well-being.

Families want to feel connected to their child’s experience, but traditional methods like sticky notes or brief pickup chats often fall short. Without real-time updates, meaningful moments can slip through the cracks—leaving families feeling disconnected and unsure.

What Happens When Families Feel Out of the Loop

Educators juggle countless responsibilities, and without a streamlined way to share real-time updates, families may miss out on important milestones or daily highlights. This lack of transparency can lead to anxiety, frustration, and a breakdown in trust.

In a competitive childcare landscape, poor communication can also impact enrollment and childcare retention—especially when families feel out of sync with their child’s day.

Fortunately, technology is making it easier than ever to keep families informed and engaged.

Real-Time Childcare Updates for Real Peace of Mind

With childcare management software, educators can easily capture and share the moments that matter—whether it’s a developmental milestone or a midday snack. Secure parent communication tools allow families to receive timely updates through a trusted app, offering a reassuring glimpse into their child’s day.

This kind of transparency in childcare helps families feel connected, even when they can’t be there in person—and strengthens the bond between home and classroom. And boosting parent engagement creates peace of mind.

Trust isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for strong family-school relationships. And transparency is one of the most effective ways to build it.

Connection, Confidence, and Community

• Transparency builds confidence in caregivers and programs.
• Parent-child conversations deepen: “I saw you painted a rainbow today!”
• Anxiety decreases—especially for new parents or those with infants.
• Directors gain oversight and can ensure consistent communication across classrooms.

In a competitive childcare landscape, building trust and transparency helps with retention—especially when families feel seen, heard, and informed.

FACTS Childcare Management is an integrated childcare software solution that simplifies transparency and streamlines operations for everyone involved—from administrators to families.

One Platform. One Login. One Trusted Partner.

Purpose-built for the early childhood learning market, FACTS Childcare Management is easy for any center to get up and running quickly within days. Centers can easily onboard with minimal disruption, thanks to smooth integration and intuitive tools designed to make daily management simpler. Key advantages include:

• Reduced manual data entry.
• One login for families and staff.
• Seamless integration with existing systems.

Teachers can log activities quickly and intuitively. Families receive updates in an ecosystem trusted by educators and families alike. And directors get centralized oversight—all without adding another system to manage.

If you’re ready to strengthen family engagement and streamline communication, now’s the perfect time to explore what FACTS Childcare Management can do for your program.

See It in Action—Schedule Your Demo Today

FACTS SIS schools can now experience our childcare management solution firsthand.

• Flat, affordable monthly pricing
• Built for the childcare market

Learn more and Sign Up Today. Because when families feel informed and connected, everyone wins.

At FACTS, we believe the best ideas come from listening to our customers. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping our products, which is why we’re so excited to keep you informed with our new quarterly product roadmap updates. We’re looking forward to giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s new, what’s on the way, and what’s coming down the road in 2025 across several of our products, including FACTS Student Information System, Application & Enrollment, Financial Aid Management, and Payment Plans & Billing. Here’s your first update for 2025.

Product Updates:

• FACTS Student Information System
• FACTS Application & Enrollment
• FACTS Financial Aid Management
• FACTS Payment Plans & Billing

What’s New With FACTS Student Information System?

Security Updates in FACTS SIS:
FACTS Student Information System now includes two new staff security permissions which give schools more nuanced data permissions.

• School List All – Allows the user to assign a staff member to any school in the district directly in FACTS SIS.
• School Information – Allows the user access to a staff member’s school information on the staff security screen in FACTS SIS.

New Feature: Maiden Name Field in FACTS SIS:
Schools can now record and view maiden names in Family Individual Demographics and Staff Demographics within FACTS Student Information System. This update improves data accuracy and personalization when managing student and staff records in FACTS SIS.

What’s Near With FACTS Student Information System?

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Expanding to FACTS SIS Users:
FACTS Student Information System is enhancing account security with Multifactor Authentication (MFA). MFA is currently available for all users accessing FACTS Payment Plans and Financial Aid Management, and we are in the process of rolling it out to FACTS SIS school and parent users. We expect MFA to be available for all FACTS SIS school and parent users by August 2025!

Here’s what to expect when MFA becomes part of the FACTS Student Information System login process:

• MFA will be available as an option for staff and parents; however, students will not be prompted to use MFA.
• Users will have the option to enroll with email or an authenticator app.
• MFA will be optional, meaning users will have the ability to bypass setting it up and log in. We will continue to prompt the user every time they log in until they enroll.

Updated Username/Password Management in FACTS SIS:
Along with the addition of MFA, FACTS Student Information System is simplifying how users create and manage login credentials.

• Schools will no longer create or update usernames or passwords for staff or parents. Users will create and manage their own usernames and passwords.
• Schools will retain the ability to create usernames and passwords for student accounts that access the Family Portal.
• All users with an account will be required to have at least one email address, which must be entered in the “Email #1” field
• Usernames will need to be unique across all of FACTS. Today, usernames are unique to your specific school. If the existing username is not unique, the user will be prompted to update it the next time they login.
• Password requirements will be streamlined across all FACTS products and will no longer have an expiration date.

New Dashboard Builder for FACTS SIS:
The new FACTS Student Information System dashboard builder is currently in beta testing. This tool allows schools to create custom PowerBI dashboards. Schools may also enjoy selecting from various data options to create their own report. Using filter options, schools can drill down their data to get exactly what they need! We plan to have a full release of the FACTS SIS dashboard builder in Q2 2025.

We’re always listening, learning, and improving—and it’s all because of you. Your feedback continues to guide our work, and we’re excited to keep sharing updates as we roll out new features. Stay tuned for more to come!

What’s Next With FACTS Student Information System?

Exciting enhancements are on the horizon for FACTS Student Information System! We’re actively developing new tools and features to make FACTS SIS more powerful, intuitive, and connected for schools. While these updates on our roadmap may take some time, we’re committed to sharing early insights and giving you a glimpse of what’s to come.

Want to share your thoughts or stay in the loop in the meantime? Join the conversation in FACTS^SPACE to connect with other FACTS SIS users and our development team.

Major Scheduling Enhancements Coming to FACTS SIS:
FACTS Student Information System is getting a comprehensive update to scheduling. Over the next year, we’ll roll out an updated interface to make scheduling more intuitive for school staff, added features such as teacher recommendations and the ability to mass update classes, and improvements to reporting to make it easier to manage scheduling conflicts and ensure your school scheduling is complete, along with other enhancements to courses and classes that make up a vital part of the school scheduling process. This will be an ongoing project, but we will release features as they become available!

We plan to roll out updates to scheduling in FACTS Student Information System in three phases:

• Phase 1 – Templates and Patterns Configuration Enhancements
• Phase 2 – Course Requests
• Phase 3 – Courses, Classes, and Rooms

Here is a sneak peek at some of the plans for Templates and Patterns!

New District Management Tool Coming to FACTS SIS:
For our dioceses and districts, we’re creating a new system within FACTS Student Information System to help you better manage all your schools. Our first focus will be migrating the functionality from our current DART system with a few new improvements and will continue to update with more robust functionality over the next couple years. Reporting, security, configuration, district wide IDs, and more are heading your way in FACTS SIS!

Updated Events Labels in FACTS Application & Enrollment:
You asked, we listened! Based on valuable feedback from schools and administrators in FACTS^SPACE, we have changed the default label in events from “Not interested” to “Not at this time.”

What’s Near With FACTS Application & Enrollment?

Inquiry Triggers Coming to the FACTS Email Series Manager:
Soon, we will add Inquiry Triggers into the FACTS Application & Enrollment Email Series Manager, allowing you to automate parent reach-out. This will include the option for parents to opt out of marketing emails, ensuring they have control over the communications they receive.

What’s Next With FACTS Application & Enrollment?

New Inquiry, Application Look, and Experience for FACTS Families:
We are modernizing the Inquiry and Application experience in FACTS Application & Enrollment! Over the next year, we will be transforming the look and feel of our platform to provide a more modern and visually appealing experience. But that’s not all—our focus is also on enhancing the experience for school administrators with improved, intuitive, and streamlined workflows. Expect a smoother, more efficient process that will make your interactions with FACTS Application & Enrollment easier and more enjoyable.

Here is a sneak peek at the design:

What’s New With FACTS Financial Aid Management?

New SIS Enrollment Status & New/Returning Status in Financial Aid Reports:
You can now add the FACTS Application & Enrollment Status and the New/Returning status from FACTS SIS directly into financial aid reports within FACTS Financial Aid Management! Whether you want to see how a family is progressing through their admissions process or quickly identify returning new to aid families, that information is now at your fingertips.

FACTS Financial Aid Now Has IRS Integration:
The new IRS integration feature in FACTS Financial Aid Management allows applicants to securely retrieve their tax transcripts directly from the IRS, eliminating the need to manually scan or upload financial documents. This not only streamlines the application process for families, but also reduces administrative work for schools and enhances data security. For more information, including a video and step by step brochure for families, go to: https://factsmgt.com/financial-aid-irs-integration/

FACTS Financial Aid Now Has Smarter Notices With Internal Tracking Field Tags:
FACTS Financial Aid Management notices, including award and denial letters, now offer expanded customization. You can add student-level internal tracking fields as smart tags, allowing for dynamic, personalized content within each notice.

New Remaining Need Reporting Field in FACTS Financial Aid:
A new remaining need reporting field has been added to FACTS Financial Aid Management custom reports. The remaining need reporting field is determined based on the FACTS calculated need minus any reserved awards for that student. This new field is available in any of the FACTS custom reports.

What’s Near With FACTS Financial Aid Management?

Enhanced Supplemental Document Options in FACTS:
Two exciting enhancements are on the way for the FACTS Financial Aid management supplemental document feature, which allows you to collect extra documents outside of the FACTS collected and reviewed tax documents.

Both enhancements add more options to conditionally request documents so only families needing those documents see them as a requirement. You will be able to conditionally request documents based on:

• Family Not Filing Taxes (DNF Status): Request documents from families not filing taxes, such as an attestation of non-filing.
• Internal Tracking Fields selection: This allows you to tie a document requirement to a checkbox or drop-down option for internal tracking, allowing you to add document requirements after reviewing a family’s submitted application. You will be able to leverage all the tools associated with internal tracking, such as being able to assign the documents in mass within reports.

Option to Turn Off W2 Wage Adjustment in FACTS:
Currently, FACTS Financial Aid Management automatically adjusts a family’s income based on the most recent W2 when paired with a prior year tax return. Some schools and administrators have requested the ability to turn off this automatic adjustment, allowing them to receive a more recent year’s W2 without it affecting the family’s assessment. This will now be an optional setting.

What’s Next With FACTS Financial Aid Management?

More IRS Integration Options in FACTS Financial Aid:
We’re continuing to improve IRS integration in FACTS Financial Aid Management. Soon, users will be able to get the most recent year tax return, W2s, and a co-applicant experience. We’ll release these as they become available. All of these retrieval options will be added to FACTS Financial Aid Management by September 2025.

Ability to Turn Off Tax Return Override in FACTS:
Currently, when FACTS receives the newest tax return from a family, FACTS Financial Aid Management automatically updates the assessment with the new values. However, some schools and organizations have requested the ability to still require the prior year tax return, even if the new return has been received, to keep all family data consistent with the same tax return year. This new feature will allow you to turn off the automatic override and maintain the requirement for the prior year tax return.

Internal Tracking Fields in FACTS Award Notification Reporting:
School administrators will be able to add internal tracking fields to the award and denial notification reporting in FACTS Financial Aid Management. This enhances the ability to sort and filter and assign the appropriate award and denial message for students.

Enhanced Experience for Returning Users in FACTS Financial Aid:
FACTS Financial Aid Management currently streamlines some of the application experience for returning families by prefilling demographic and student information (including automatically increasing the student’s grade), but we are always looking at families’ experiences and thinking of how we can make it even better. This project will be a multi-phase initiative, so we will keep you updated on our plans and progress.

What’s New With FACTS Payment Plans & Billing?

Mass Corrections for FACTS Payment Plan Agreements:
In FACTS Payment Plans & Billing, schools now have the ability to post payment plan corrections for multiple agreements in one mass balance adjustment process rather than entering them all individually. A mass correction can be entered when a user selects agreements and is in open column entry mode. Users will be given two different mass correction options: charge correction or credit correction.

What’s Near With FACTS Payment Plans & Billing?

Record Third-Party Payments at the Institution Level:
FACTS Payment Plans & Billing is getting the ability to record a Payment at Institution from a third party, such as payments from school choice programs. This will give schools better reporting on the money received from school choice programs and ensure the parents’ payment summary is accurate, as it will not include these payments.

What’s Next With Payment Plans & Billing?

Auto-Replenish for Prepay Accounts in FACTS:
FACTS Payment Plans & Billing will get the added ability for families to have their Prepay Account automatically refreshed from a saved account when the balance reaches a certain threshold. Love this idea and want the most up-to-date news? “Like” the idea in FACTS^SPACE and you’ll be among the first to know!

Mass Transfer of Funds & Credits:
We are excited to announce that FACTS Payment Plans & Billing will get the added capability to transfer funds and credits in mass. Previously, we introduced this feature for balances due and received valuable feedback indicating a need for similar functionality for funds and credits.

School management platforms exist to streamline school operations and automate time-consuming administrative tasks and processes. However, today’s best school management platforms (SMPs) deliver benefits beyond a school’s business office, revolutionising how teachers perform their roles too. Quality SMPs support classroom teachers to simplify the way they plan, deliver and assess learning, track attendance, communicate with students and families, and more. By streamlining or eliminating various daily processes, student management software empowers teachers to spend less time on administration and more time on teaching and learning activities.

In this blog, we share six ways school management platforms can improve teachers’ productivity and performance.

SMPs allow teachers to plan lessons and collaborate in year-level or subject-area groups to build and deliver a curriculum that’s engaging and consistent. Working digitally, teachers can lesson plan at school or remotely, add resources that align with the subject matter, and stay on top of the homework that’s been assigned. A digital approach also allows substitute teachers to step into a classroom with confidence that all the information they need to deliver the day’s learning is at their fingertips.

Most schools now record attendance digitally. However, attendance data can be fractured, incomplete and unreliable without an integrated school-wide approach. Modern SMPs let classroom teachers record, monitor and report on attendance with consistency and confidence, while automatically notifying families if a student is late or absent. They make it easy to stay on top of planned absences and offer sophisticated reporting and analytics that highlight any emerging trends.

Student assessment is a notoriously time-consuming teacher task. A quality SMP removes much of the administrative burden of assessment and reporting by providing tools that streamline the report writing process. Functionality like test importing, editable comment banks, and integration with state and national standards empowers teachers to create student reports accurately and efficiently.

Schools are increasingly focused on student wellbeing as a critical component of their school experience. A good SMP will allow teachers to edit and view important behavioural and wellbeing information, including any interventions in place to support an individual student’s wellbeing.

An SMP provides an invaluable communication bridge between teachers, students and families. Most platforms offer multi-channel options including email, SMS and app. Teachers value the opportunity to contact families privately without providing their personal phone numbers and the flexibility to send bulk or individual messages. Chasing consent or payment digitally is much more efficient than trying to catch parents at drop-off or calling each relevant family individually.

Getting access to shared school resources when they need them is central to a teacher’s ability to deliver their lesson plan. Whether teachers need to use the gym or art room, sports gear or IT equipment, their ability to see and book available resources – both in advance and in real time – via an SMP is invaluable.

School management software can be used in various ways within the classroom to help teachers maximise the time they have for learning delivery. With everyday tasks executed quickly and accurately and automated where possible, improved teacher productivity can in turn have a meaningful impact on student learning and performance.

FACTS School Management’s comprehensive suite of school and financial management tools empowers K-12 schools to operate more efficiently and effectively in all areas. Trusted by more than 11,500 K-12 schools across the globe, FACTS empowers administrators and classroom teachers to spend less time on routine tasks and more time delivering high-quality learning.

The inaugural Elevate Guam conference took place September 5 and 6 at the Hyatt Regency Guam, bringing together 80 educators, school leaders, and sponsors from across the island. The conference aimed to foster innovation in K-12 education and provide vital training to schools in Guam, helping them maximize the benefits of FACTS technology and federal funding programs. The beachfront hotel served as the perfect backdrop for an event that was all about building bright futures.

FACTS has a long-standing relationship with Guam, largely thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Toves family. For 17 years, valued added resellers Jesse and Anna Toves introduced and promoted FACTS Student Information System (SIS) to private schools across the island, helping schools transform their administrative processes with new technology. Today, their daughter continues that legacy with JessieMarie Toves leading the charge in connecting schools with FACTS solutions. This conference was a testament to the Toves family’s commitment to advancing education in Guam.

As a U.S. territory, Guam private schools are eligible to receive $5 million in federal funding to provide services to students and teachers. Utilizing these funds responsibly to support student outcomes is a top priority for school leaders across the island, and FACTS Education Services has the expertise and services to support them with these goals.

Before the official start of the conference, FACTS international product manager Aubrey Humm and senior marketing manager Caitlin Miller, alongside JessieMarie, visited local schools that have embraced FACTS technology. Among these was Santa Barbara Catholic School, the first Catholic school on the island to adopt FACTS SIS. iLearn Academy Charter School, emphasizing on STEM and technology, and the admin team from the Office of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Agaña also made time for a FACTS visit.

“It was great connecting in person with the schools who use our services every day to create a better education experience. We often communicate behind computer screens, and while we’re efficient that way, it was an honor to shake hands and hear thoughts from the people regularly supporting students and families with our unique tools,” said Humm.

Day one of Elevate Guam was packed with enriching sessions, including a special track by Dr. Patrick Haggarty, President of FACTS Education Services. Known for his deep knowledge of federal funding programs, Dr. Haggarty provided Guam’s private school educators with essential insights into Title funds and how schools can take full advantage of the financial resources available to enhance student outcomes.

FACTS SIS Admin and Classroom training also took place on day one, along with introductions to FACTS Application & Enrollment and FACTS Family App. The afternoon saw a Modern Classroom Symposium led by Dr. Matthew Murphy, where he used the Design Thinking framework to help educators create more personalized and engaging learning environments for students. This session was widely praised for offering practical strategies that can immediately be applied in classrooms.

The second day began with a keynote panel that tied all the conference themes together. The panel included Dr. Haggarty from FACTS Education Services, Dr. Murphy, and Alex Urrea from Eduscape, alongside Dr. Juan Flores, former superintendent and current board member for a charter school in Guam. The panel addressed pressing issues such as the mental health crisis impacting both students and educators, the growing importance of AI in education, and the critical need for educational leadership that prioritizes student well-being.

Dr. Murphy highlighted the challenges educators face, especially the rising mental health crisis, by saying, “The mental health epidemic of young people is the most significant problem we’re facing as educators.” He emphasized that if students are not mentally well, it becomes difficult for them to engage in the classroom effectively.

Dr. Haggarty brought attention to the importance of elevating the value of education in the eyes of policymakers and said, “One of the biggest challenges is raising the importance of education to our elected leaders. Whether it’s public or private, K-12 is often the last funded area. The way to break the cycle of poverty is education, but we need to educate those in power to make better decisions about funding our schools and students.”

As the panel wrapped up, attendees were given powerful takeaways. Dr. Murphy encouraged educators to stay grounded in their purpose, reminding them, “If you can take just one nugget of wisdom back to the classroom, remember why you became a teacher in the first place. Don’t get overwhelmed. At the core, kids just need…you.”

Urrea inspired attendees to view themselves as more than just teachers by saying, “You’re not just educators. Shift your mindset to be inspirers. Prepare kids for life, not just college. Ask them what they want to solve, not what they want to be when they grow up.”

Dr. Haggarty’s final piece of advice was practical and impactful, saying, “There are opportunities out there, like coupons, from the government that can help fund our schools. We just need to put in a little work to collect those resources for the benefit of our kids, teachers, and families.”

Elevate Guam 2024 was an extraordinary event that provided Guam’s educators with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to elevate the education experience for students across the island. As FACTS continues to support schools in Guam, the future looks brighter than ever, and we look forward to visiting again for Elevate Guam 2026!