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EduTrack

Student progress tracking app for teachers and parents

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EduTrack

Overview

EduTrack was developed for a network of 15 charter schools facing challenges with parent engagement and student performance monitoring. The traditional paper-based reporting system created delays in communication, resulting in parents only learning about issues during quarterly parent-teacher conferences. The schools needed a digital solution to provide real-time updates on student progress, behavior, and academic performance. We developed a comprehensive mobile application with a web-based admin portal that enables teachers to log student activities, assessments, and behavior incidents in real-time. Parents receive immediate notifications about important events and can track their child's progress through intuitive dashboards. The system integrates with existing student information systems to reduce administrative workload while providing valuable analytics for school administrators to identify trends and intervention opportunities.

The Challenge

The network of charter schools faced several critical challenges:

  • Delayed communication between teachers and parents, leading to late interventions for struggling students
  • Paper-based reporting systems creating administrative burden for teachers
  • Lack of real-time visibility into student performance and behavior trends
  • Difficulty coordinating parent-teacher communications across multiple classes
  • Inconsistent tracking of student progress across different subjects and teachers

Our Solution

We developed EduTrack, a comprehensive mobile and web solution designed specifically to address the communication and tracking challenges faced by the school network. Our approach included:

Discovery Phase

We conducted extensive interviews with administrators, teachers, and parents to understand the specific pain points and requirements. This research guided our development of intuitive interfaces tailored to each user group.

Technical Architecture

We built a React Native mobile application for parents and students, with a responsive web dashboard for teachers and administrators. The system uses Firebase for real-time updates and MongoDB for data persistence, with Node.js backend services to handle business logic and integrations.

Key Features

  • Real-time progress tracking across academic and behavioral metrics
  • Automated notification system for important events and milestones
  • Direct messaging between parents and teachers with translation support
  • Digital portfolio for student work with media upload capabilities
  • Advanced analytics for identifying intervention opportunities

Deployment Strategy

We implemented a phased rollout approach, starting with three pilot schools before expanding to the entire network. This allowed us to gather feedback and make improvements before the full deployment.

System Architecture

EduTrack System Architecture Diagram

This diagram illustrates the architecture and component relationships of the EduTrack system. It shows how different parts of the application interact to provide a comprehensive solution for our client's needs.

Key Features

  • Real-time student progress tracking with customizable metrics
  • Advanced analytics dashboard for teachers and administrators
  • Secure parent-teacher messaging system with translation capabilities
  • Digital gradebook with automated GPA calculation and trend analysis
  • Behavioral incident reporting with positive reinforcement tracking
  • Attendance monitoring with notification alerts for patterns
  • Homework and assignment management with deadline reminders
  • Calendar integration for school events and scheduling
  • Document sharing for syllabi, permission forms, and resources
  • Configurable privacy settings compliant with educational regulations

Results

The implementation of EduTrack across the charter school network has yielded significant improvements in student performance and parent engagement:

87%
Increase in parent-teacher communication
42%
Reduction in missed assignments
23%
Improvement in overall GPA
94%
Parent satisfaction rating

The app has been particularly effective in identifying at-risk students earlier, allowing for timely interventions that have reduced failure rates across core subjects. Administrative time spent on progress reporting has decreased by over 60%, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and personalized student support.

"EduTrack has transformed our approach to parent communication and student progress monitoring. We're seeing improvements not just in grades, but in student engagement and parental involvement across all our schools."
- Network Superintendent

Project Details

Category

Mobile App

Sector

Education

Tech Stack

React Native, Firebase, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Google Cloud, WebSockets

Timeline

4 months

Team Size

6 developers, 1 designer, 1 PM

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Technologies Used

Frontend

React Native, React.js

Backend

Node.js, Express, WebSockets

Database

MongoDB, Firebase Realtime Database

Cloud Infrastructure

Google Cloud Platform

Authentication

Firebase Authentication

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