The SchoolFriend blog

Practical ideas for principals, school owners and teachers: talking to parents, attendance, report cards, data privacy and choosing the right tools.

6 November 2026 · 5 min read

Choosing a school app in India - 12 questions to ask before you sign

There are dozens of school management apps in India. Twelve practical questions for principals and school owners to ask any vendor, about teachers, parents, data, cost and support, before signing a contract.

How to get most parents onto your school app in the first two weeks

A school app only works if parents use it. A practical, day-by-day plan for principals and class teachers to get parents installed, logged in and reading notices within two weeks of launch.

How to move your school off WhatsApp groups (without upsetting parents)

Class WhatsApp groups are easy to start and hard to run. A step-by-step plan for principals to move school communication to one official channel, keep parents happy and give teachers their evenings back.

Same-day absent alerts - why every school should tell parents by 10 am

When a child does not reach school, the parent should know the same morning, not at the parent-teacher meeting. How to set up daily attendance with absent alerts in an Indian school, and the mistakes to avoid.

The DPDP Act and your school - what principals need to know about student data

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its 2025 Rules apply to schools too. A plain-language guide for principals and school owners on parental consent, security, data breaches and choosing vendors.