Now Introducing PowerSchool Apps!
PowerSchool for Parents and PowerSchool for Students apps, are now available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store! These apps will provide real-time access to attendance, grades, assignments, scores and much more, to users with an Apple iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad® running iOS version 4.0 or later and who are currently enrolled in PowerSchool 7.1 or later.
What features will these new apps include? For starters, students and parents can integrate the app with their Facebook and Twitter accounts to share scores and grades with friends and family. Both apps offer fast, easy “one-thumb” browsing, which allows for quick access to the latest school information from any location.
For parents with multiple children, a “Live Feed” can display all of their student’s information for the current week in a single view. This information can also be opened to reveal additional, in-depth detail. Read below for additional features**!
Parents can easily view or receive email alerts on each child’s progress in a single feed. PowerSchool Parent provides real-time access to:
- Attendance
- School announcements
- Assignments
- And so much more!
Students now have portable access to PowerSchool and can check:
- Grades
- Teacher Comments
- Assignment Scores
- And more!
One parent said this about PowerSchool for Parents, “This is my new go-to app. “It’s going right on the front page of my iPhone. This is going to be a game changer for our family.” We hope and believe that these new apps will be a game-changer for everyone!
**PLEASE NOTE:
- PowerSchool Student requires PowerSchool 7.1 or later
- Requires activation of Mobile Services by each district system administrator
- Requires a wireless or 3G Internet connection
- Requires that student access be enabled by school administration
IMPORTANT!! Your school district must be using the PowerSchool 7.1 student information system in order to use PowerSchool for Parents & PowerSchool for Students. If you are not sure what student information system your school is using, contact your school and ask if they’re using PowerSchool.


Carolyn Newell wrote on February 18, 2012 at 6:04 am:
I’m wondering why the app doesn’t work for me and Wes Miller hasn’t been able to succeed with it, either!
I am a teacher with Billings Public Schools.
Lee Stroble wrote on February 19, 2012 at 5:29 pm:
Are you working on Android support?
Rebecca Rozzell wrote on April 26, 2012 at 3:26 pm:
Will it be available in the Android market soon?
Natalie Perez wrote on July 12, 2012 at 2:06 pm:
Need this for Android. Can’t afford an iPad!
Jerry Meyer wrote on August 17, 2012 at 10:25 pm:
When will there be an Android app (students, and parents, and teachers)? Can’t afford an iPad – need Android support!
Paul Smith wrote on August 17, 2012 at 10:45 pm:
Hi Jerry,
We are working on Android apps for parents and students and are currently on track to launch before the end of the year. Thanks for the feedback!
Jerry Meyer wrote on August 21, 2012 at 5:50 pm:
Thank you for the prompt reply! What about teachers?!
Kat wrote on August 22, 2012 at 9:57 pm:
Need it for Android and I hope it’s out before the end of the year!
Aaron Morrison wrote on August 23, 2012 at 11:11 pm:
Hi Jerry-
We’re working towards having the Teacher App out around the same time.
Bill wrote on August 30, 2012 at 11:54 pm:
Will there be a blackberry app as well?
Ann wrote on September 3, 2012 at 3:16 pm:
I have three kids using powerschool at two different schools. How do i go about getting all three loaded on the app? right now, i can only figure out how to load one school.
Charlie Coleman wrote on September 4, 2012 at 2:45 pm:
Another request for Android. The usage of Powerschool will explode once there is an app for Android. This will help teachers see the need to put in more data.
Aaron Morrison wrote on September 11, 2012 at 5:38 pm:
Hi Ann- Unfortunately, there is no workaround right now. This feature (the ability to add multiple PS servers and accounts) is in our plan for 2013. Stay tuned!
Jerry Meyer wrote on September 12, 2012 at 10:13 pm:
Aaron – thank you!!!!
Dylan wrote on September 15, 2012 at 4:54 pm:
Need Android Support! Used to use it on iPhone and it worked fabulously! I switched to Android seeing it’s better but now I can’t see my grades.
Richard Baughman wrote on September 18, 2012 at 2:51 am:
Why not develop for the farthest reach by developing the Android app first, instead of three Apple OS, which has smaller market share?
Aaron Morrison wrote on September 18, 2012 at 3:54 am:
Hi Richard, John and Dylan-
We are currently working on an Android app so stay tuned!
Elizabeth wrote on September 18, 2012 at 9:39 pm:
To add to the statement above…I’m shocked to see that this isn’t available for Android users! Anxiously awaiting the android app.
Aaron Morrison wrote on September 18, 2012 at 9:52 pm:
We understand, and are currently focusing on it. Thank you for your patience!
Bob wrote on September 21, 2012 at 10:05 pm:
Really disappointed this isn’t available for android.
Chris Harris wrote on September 22, 2012 at 5:33 pm:
Powerschools app does not work. Downloaded both the parent app and the student app. We can login but there is no activity for any day. Disappointed.
Russ White wrote on September 25, 2012 at 5:50 pm:
Here’s another vote for an Android version.
Carrie wrote on September 25, 2012 at 9:10 pm:
When will the Android app be available? It is a great ap for the iPad but I need it on my phone.
eve wrote on September 26, 2012 at 5:20 pm:
when is the app for admin coming?
Jenn wrote on September 26, 2012 at 6:39 pm:
Can’t wait for the Android app!
Aaron Morrison wrote on September 27, 2012 at 3:32 pm:
It is currently a main focus. Thanks for being patient, and I am glad you enjoy the app on the iPad!
Aaron Morrison wrote on September 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm:
Noted! Thanks for being patient.
Bob Derik wrote on September 27, 2012 at 11:21 pm:
GET ME AN ANDROID APP
B Goudie wrote on September 29, 2012 at 12:38 am:
Will there be a teacher app for iPhone?
David González wrote on October 2, 2012 at 8:06 pm:
Blackberry app please.
Brande Ulrich wrote on October 2, 2012 at 8:52 pm:
Any idea when the android app for parents will be released?
Aaron Morrison wrote on October 2, 2012 at 10:28 pm:
We are currently working on it, so please stay tuned! Thank you for being patient.
Aaron Morrison wrote on October 3, 2012 at 2:47 pm:
We are currently evaluating this. We will keep you updated though. Thanks
for the feedback!
Aaron Morrison wrote on October 3, 2012 at 2:47 pm:
Thank you. We are currently getting requests for this so we will evaluate
the need. Please stay tuned for updates.
Aaron Morrison wrote on October 3, 2012 at 2:50 pm:
We are evaluating the need for this. In the meantime, you can use
PowerSchool on your mobile phone. We made PowerSchool mobile friendly so
professionals like you could easily access and navigate effortlessly. So
please, check it out!
Teaching in PortsmouthVA wrote on October 4, 2012 at 3:13 am:
I want to use gradebook on my android tablet. so disappointed apps are only apple.
Mrs. Shifflett wrote on October 5, 2012 at 6:15 pm:
PowerSchool works well on an android but PowerTeacher does not. The ipad does nothing that the android tablets can’t do and the android tablets and phones are substantially more cost effective. I see you are “evaluating the need for this” however based on the comments above the android app for teachers was a necessity long ago. Teachers are expected to input data and the PowerTeacher software was touted as a software to make teaching easier and more technologically advanced. Without a mobil app PowerTeacher creates more work for teachers. The teacher must record grades like homework, class participation, and classwork on paper and transfer it to the computer at a later time. It would be so much easier to carry a mobil phone or android tablet and mark necessary information. (Most classroom in my school system have only one computer so a teacher who is using other technology can not mark grades during class time.) My school system can not afford to purchase Ipads and has not given raises for four years (not even cost of living, in fact, salaries have decreased due to cuts and increased costs). I would purchase an android tablet out of pocket for school use but I can’t justify the additional cost for an Ipad. Please consider the Android PowerTeacher app a priority and make it available as soon as possible.
Tim Smith wrote on October 7, 2012 at 6:28 am:
I think it’s ridiculous that it’s taking this long to get an Android app. It’s the biggest mobile platform in the WORLD!
It’s very very sad that individual and struggling school districts can get an app coded for Android for this Powerschool crap, and the site itself CANT! It’s been long enough.
Carol Miller wrote on October 8, 2012 at 10:22 pm:
As so many people have already stated; the PowerSchool app for Android is long overdue. Can we at least get an idea of when it’s expected to be released?
Aaron Morrison wrote on October 9, 2012 at 7:36 pm:
Currently, we have this scheduled for Spring 2013.
Beth wrote on October 9, 2012 at 11:43 pm:
There are more Android users….why would you launch the Apple version without an Android version. Very disappointing. Dislike Apple.
Kurt Barbagallo wrote on October 11, 2012 at 6:01 pm:
Are you kidding? I checked on this site during the spring of last school year regarding the release of a powerschool app for android. For months you have been saying that you are looking to release it before the end of the year. Now we are going to spring of 2013. Does Pearson own a large amount of apple stock that they get new versions and we can’t get A VERSION? My 12 year old neighbor made a nice scrapbook app in less than 2 months. I would thinkthat a team of software engineers could make an app for powerschool in less than a year. Ridiculously dissapointing.
Rusty Shackelford wrote on October 13, 2012 at 6:06 pm:
I am also disappointed that this is just for I tunes dislike apple overrated . I am new to power school. The app needs to be released for android asap
Cindi B. wrote on October 19, 2012 at 11:29 am:
Reading all the above posts concerning Android, I was hopeful that at the end I would see an announcement that it is finally here. Instead, I was extremely disappointed to see it is now for SPRING OF 2013!! I have two children, and the one I really want to follow his grades closely will graduate pretty much right when the android app is released.
I bet half the high school students who need the android version could create the app for you faster than your tech team.
Claire Gardner wrote on October 21, 2012 at 4:03 pm:
Any possibility the release date for the Android app of Spring 2013 will be moved forward? I have a version of Powerschool on my phone but seeing the one available to Apple users is far better.
Dominic Pirocchi wrote on October 22, 2012 at 3:26 pm:
Parent here.
Also disappointed. Recently switched from iPhone to Android and this is one of a very few apps that are not available to me.
Think about it by Spring 2013 the school year will be over.
Since we supplied an email address will we be notified upon release? Are you looking for beta testers? I’ll volunteer.
Thanks,
Dominic
Chuck Williams wrote on October 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm:
Having an Android app for PowerSchool, Teacher and Gradebook is an equity issue. While few argue the success of IPad IPod IPhone the cost of this technology poses a real barrier to access by many modest income families. Mobile, portable and seemless access technology should not be reserved only for the wealthy.
David wrote on October 24, 2012 at 1:53 am:
Android….. if u need a beta tester for powerteacher android app shoot me an email.. the app shouldn’t take this long …
Wilma Gerena wrote on October 25, 2012 at 7:30 pm:
Android PowerSchool for Parents app will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to shoot me an email when it is released. Thanks!
Lisa wrote on October 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm:
I have the iPad app for parents and it recognizes my school district but I keep getting errors and have never been able to get in. Is it not working in Canada? Why does it recognize my school district but won’t allow me in?
Dean wrote on November 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm:
I agree that an android app is needed. I am a parent of 3 children and a teacher who uses the system. I am pretty sure PowerSchool was an apple product and sold a few years ago….that is probably why the apple app, but not android…but lets move on!!!
Tim wrote on November 8, 2012 at 6:47 pm:
Never understand why iphone apps are developed 1st, as Android now powers 75% of all smartphones sold. I can beta test also, Motorolo RAZR running Android 4.04. Thanks.
Aaron Morrison wrote on November 16, 2012 at 5:01 pm:
Hi Tim,
Thank you. I will pass your information on to the developers and they will
contact you if they need testers.
Aaron Morrison wrote on November 17, 2012 at 6:25 pm:
Hi Lisa-
Please contact your district PowerSchool Administrator to make sure your login credentials are up to date.
Aaron Morrison wrote on November 17, 2012 at 6:26 pm:
Hi Claire-
We are trying our best to get it out as soon as possible, but we want to make sure it is right. Thank you for your patience.
madeline wrote on November 27, 2012 at 12:59 am:
it says there is a network connection error. how do i fix this so i can use the app?
Jen Bunn wrote on November 27, 2012 at 1:59 am:
I’m also waiting for the Android app!
frustrated teacher wrote on November 28, 2012 at 3:26 pm:
Where is the Droid app???? From the comments that I have read this has been in development for months.
Mrs. Biddle wrote on December 2, 2012 at 8:54 pm:
Parent of 4 and would love to have a Pearson PowerSchools for Android!!! My oldest son has app for iPhone & it works fabulous!!! The off-brand PowerSchool currently available for Android sucks!!! Please hurry:-)
Dan wrote on December 8, 2012 at 2:52 am:
When will there be an iPhone app for teachers? It doens’t need to be too complicated (have gradebook like the iPad app), just the ability to take attendance! Using the mobile site is so frustrating because it logs you out after 3 minutes and if you are monitoring your students coming in and having multiple conversations at once (as all teachers can tell you about), you don’t have time to constantly log back in! An attendance app for teachers should be a quick an easy build! We need it ASAP!
Aaron Morrison wrote on December 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm:
Hi Madeline-
Please contact your PowerSchool Administrator for help with this issue.
Aaron Morrison wrote on December 11, 2012 at 4:50 pm:
Hi Dan-
Thank you for your feedback. Your comment has been passed on to product management for review.
Aaron Morrison wrote on December 11, 2012 at 4:51 pm:
You are correct! We want to make sure it is not just an app, but a GREAT app when we release it. Thanks for your inquiry! We hope to have it to you soon.
John Waltz wrote on December 24, 2012 at 5:09 am:
You guys better hurry. As a teacher whose district uses Skyward and a parent whose district uses Powerschool, you are losing ground. Skyward has an awesome teacher and parent app for Android. I enter grades and take attendance from my Android phone and tablet. The interface is awesome and easy to use. I literally can’t even see my kids final exam grades right now on Powerschool even though they are entered. If I owned an iPhone I would be able to see them. Very frustrating.
Andrea Heans wrote on January 3, 2013 at 11:25 am:
It is now 2013. I have searched around for an Android app for access to gradebook and power teacher and cannot find one; considering you had promised one by the end of 2012. It is unclear as to why an Apple app and Android app were not launched at the same time, considering there are more Android user than Apple users. How much longer are the majority going to have to wait to make their jobs easier to do?
MaryRose D wrote on January 3, 2013 at 7:17 pm:
Its the new year. What’s going on with the android app?
Paul Smith wrote on August 17, 2012 at 10:45 pm:
Hi Jerry,
We are working on Android apps for parents and students and are currently on track to launch before the end of the year. Thanks for the feedback!
gfidler wrote on January 4, 2013 at 12:27 am:
Our school system go this, this year and it has been a total failure. I can not think of a product that could be worse. Working throught the menu selection is painful. It is clearly an “Apple” platform product, and does not seem to work in “Windows”. I have seen some bad “Windows” application before, but this is my far the worst. I would like to know where your programmers got their degrees from, so I can avoid sending my childern there.
Mrs. Wright wrote on January 12, 2013 at 1:30 pm:
Android users far outweigh Apple users. It’s evident from the comments that there is a need and desire for an app. when is this expected?
Randy wrote on January 16, 2013 at 11:50 am:
We Need An Android App ASAP!
Elizabeth Dodson wrote on January 16, 2013 at 11:29 pm:
I have to say it has been a huge disappointment seeing all of the discrimination were android users are concerned. Apple is out of control with the efforts to discriminate against us all. It is now January 2013 and still nothing for those who are being discriminated against. Shame on Apple for treating us all this way and shame on you for going along with it.
Shaun wrote on January 17, 2013 at 3:13 am:
So a month later and still no Android app, any update on this. Evidently, our definitions of “soon” are not the same.
Pon bala wrote on January 18, 2013 at 5:06 pm:
Hello, is the android app ready?
When is the release.
Joe wrote on January 19, 2013 at 6:03 pm:
I cant log on the my account on the app. When i first got it i could log on, but then i logged off and it keeps saying there is a communication error and wont let me on. I really want to get on because for some reason i can only see what i got on midterms on the app
Thomas wrote on January 22, 2013 at 3:59 am:
Android? Come on, the end of 2012 has come and passed, so the ETA has been blown. Come on Person. I think someone needs to get a gallon of coffee and sit in front of Eclipse for a few nights and finish an Android app.
Or, at least provide schools with a decent mobile web interface.
Bob McCloskey wrote on January 25, 2013 at 4:15 pm:
Hi. What is the status of the Android release? I’ve read the statements that stated it would be released at the end of 2012 school year, then the end of 2012, and now spring of 2013. We are starting the spring semester next week. Where is the Android app?
I get that you want it to be a “great app”, but it is time to release what you have and then release automatic updates as you improve it, just like every other Android app developer does.
Please advise.
Dominic Pirocchi wrote on January 28, 2013 at 6:07 pm:
Hi Aaron,
Any update on Spring 2013?
Do you have an official release date, yet?
Offer still stands to beta test, if needed.
Thanks,
-Dominic
Ross wrote on January 28, 2013 at 8:43 pm:
The iPad app works great. I am looking forward to the Android though so I can check it at anytime. Right now I just use me iPad for light surfing, checking emails in bad, and PowerSchool. I could not live without my Android and really look forward to the new app ASAP.
Angela wrote on January 30, 2013 at 2:21 pm:
Please let me know when the app is available for Android
Thansk Angela
Aaron Morrison wrote on January 30, 2013 at 11:00 pm:
Please check with your PowerSchool Administrator for this issue.
Jason Johnson wrote on February 1, 2013 at 2:34 am:
Regarding the Android app, it would be beneficial if you could at least post an update on progress every once in a while.
From Sept 2012 “Eric Schmidt just dropped bombshell number during the opening of Motorola’s “On Display” event. Giving context to the sheer size of Android’s growing ecosystem stated that there are now 1.3M Android devices activated each and every day.” http://tinyurl.com/bujplkr
That’s a lot of disgruntled users and I would be willing to bet that number has increased to even more /day.
Bob wrote on February 1, 2013 at 12:40 pm:
I’m a student at the American school of paris (asp) but the ipad app PowerSchool for students won’t find it in the district search ( even when I’m at school). Also, it won’t find it when I type in the zip code
Barry wrote on February 2, 2013 at 5:17 am:
Please, get the Android app available ASAP.
Justin Hart wrote on February 5, 2013 at 3:33 pm:
Why is there STILL no android version? Considering Google now has a considerable hold on the market shares, this should be at the forefront of development.
Diane Weaver wrote on February 13, 2013 at 4:05 pm:
Hi, we reached out to the American School of Paris and discovered that they have not turned on Web Applications as of yet, that is why you are not able to locate via the iPad. Please contact your PowerSchool Administrator and request that they turn on the Web Applications.
In the meantime, a workaround could be the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal does work for the American School of Paris and is another way for you to access your information. Let us know how it goes or if you need anything else.
Amanda Mohns wrote on February 15, 2013 at 2:03 am:
I have an iPad, but can’t seem to get app to work in Canada. Am I missing something? Or schools board is with it now, but it’s asking for a zip code, not postal code to find server. Is it available in Canada? Thanks.
Diane Weaver wrote on February 18, 2013 at 8:42 pm:
Thank you for your comment and your interest. We know everyone is expecting the Android app. Our Development group is working on this and we expect to have it ready for you to download soon.
Diane Weaver wrote on February 20, 2013 at 4:32 pm:
Hi Amanda,
It is possible that your school or district has not yet turned this feature on within PowerSchool. Please contact your school’s PowerSchool Administrator who can either fix this issue, turn the feature on to fix the issue, or log a case with Pearson technical support if it’s a larger issue. Let us know how it goes and if you need anything else!
Dan Anderson wrote on February 25, 2013 at 12:58 am:
Guys Apple is far more better and easier and nicer that is why apps go there first don’t say apple sucks when they’re the ones that invented the “smartphone” and “tablet” that every company lavishly copied. The iPhone is the most popular single phone out there if your look at it from a one phone perspective and not a group of crappy cheap to good android phones. The iPad is the single most popular selling tablet where if you look at it from android vs iOS market share the iPad controls almost 50% of the market while competitors can’t even get 20% of the market. That being said I don’t think you should say apple sucks because being the most valuable company in the world with the world’s top selling smartphone and tablet they sure dont suck in my opinion. Also I can Guarantee you that no android phone sells 5 million units and probably even more if there weren’t any supply issues in the opening that’s how much they(competitors) sell in a month. Did I mention they copied them I think I might have, Samsung was just sued for copying everything and apple won 1.05 billion dollars. So HOW BOUT THEM APPLES!
Tom Lahey wrote on February 27, 2013 at 5:08 am:
You are a software company that states 100 million users. It takes weeks not months to create a solid Android app. There are high school kids writing android apps for PowerSchool
No excuses, you keep pushing it out. Please resolve soon, its more than embarrassing.
Will wrote on March 4, 2013 at 1:51 pm:
Hello. As of Wednesday, February 27, 2013 the Power Teacher Mobile app was working perfectly on my iPad. Then on Thursday the iPad updated to iOS version 6.1.2 and since then the Power Teacher Mobile app is non-functional and will not log on. I have contacted my IT admin and there have been no changes on that end. Please let me know if there is anything that can be done or if a fix is in the works. Thank you. -Will
Jim wrote on March 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm:
Will there be a proper Andriod app for GradeBook? It would be greatly appreciated, because the ones being marketed through Google Play are useless.
Jim wrote on March 5, 2013 at 1:01 pm:
I see that my question has already been answered re: the Android app. Looking forward to its availability.
Diane Weaver wrote on March 8, 2013 at 7:18 pm:
Hi Will,
Finding the resolution to this could be dependent on the version of PowerTeacher that your school is using. Please contact your IT Admin again and urge them to open a help desk ticket with us so that we can help them resolve the issue for you. Because each school determines which version of our products they run and owns all of the user information in accordance for privacy and protection laws, we really cannot assess what is causing this to happen, but we can help your IT Admin get to the bottom of it. Sorry for the delay.
Please let us know how it goes!
Dominic wrote on March 18, 2013 at 3:49 pm:
Can you make an app for the Android market?
Hasan Culver wrote on March 20, 2013 at 2:47 am:
Can you please make a Powerschool app for Android????? It is now 2013 and there is still no Android app nor any word of any workings on an Android app. MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Earl Austin wrote on April 7, 2013 at 6:06 am:
Its April. When is the Powerschool App for Android coming out?
Tom wrote on April 11, 2013 at 5:59 pm:
Another request for an Android version, preferably one that will work on the ever-popular Kindle Fire as well.
Takiyah Whetsell wrote on April 16, 2013 at 8:41 pm:
Is there an app for a Android, cause I have the HTC one x and I would like to get a PowerSchool app.. Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian Wuoti wrote on April 22, 2013 at 4:59 am:
Please release the powerteacher grade book app for android. Or at the very least make a better import tool for the grade book. It is practically useless only being able to import one assignment at a time.
Scott wrote on April 22, 2013 at 1:52 pm:
@Dan Anderson – The first PDA phone (smartphone) was introduced in 1994. The first iPhone came out in 2007. Also, to say that the iPad (came out in 2010) is the “invention” of the tablet is just silly. Many iterations of tablet computers have been around for decades. Apple may have advanced the user interface, but they didn’t invent anything.
Alex wrote on April 26, 2013 at 6:16 pm:
Speaking from the perspective of a school district IT Director, the lack of an android app has been detrimental to our growth.
We have been working hard to move to a more mobile solution for teachers and iPads were discounted from the solution for obvious reasons. If we do not see progress towards releasing an android app in the next month or two, we will be forced to move to another solution such as Skyward.
I am looking forward to a solution being presented to us.
Miranda wrote on April 29, 2013 at 6:24 pm:
When is the android app coming out??? Soon I hope.
Tom Bown wrote on April 30, 2013 at 3:46 pm:
My boss just asked about developing a custom app ourselves (!). We’d really like to see a road map for the release of the Android app for PowerSchool.
Mark wrote on May 1, 2013 at 1:37 pm:
Any idea why the PowerSchool app will not update grades for second semester? Shows that it “sycned” but only shows grades from my kids first semester.
Caitlin wrote on May 2, 2013 at 1:26 pm:
I can’t believe that the android app for teachers isn’t out when we were told it was coming. This is making poweschool worse than the online grading program I used personally before my school moved to powerschool. Having to record my grades then enter them in later when I’m at a computer is completely stupid. There are a lot of teachers at my school grumbling about a revolution- and we are the ones that make most of the software decisions at the school.
Jeff wrote on May 7, 2013 at 1:42 pm:
Is an Android app REALLY being developed or are you just telling us that?
As an FYI, Powerschool was sold to Pearson from APPLE. They have a relationship.
Perhaps we need to lobby our school districts to switch to another service not tied so closely to Apple.
Jerry wrote on May 10, 2013 at 5:42 pm:
Agree with folks’ comments with respect to Android. Hard time believing it is coming.
I thought this would be a non-issue as our teachers now have been issued iPads. I like working with PowerSchool, I really do. It does good things. The iPad app, however, is making me rethink. You can’t take attendance with the PowerTeacher mobile app no matter what settings you try, unless you want everyone to be present. The “remember last term” function in the settings seems to be a non-functioning button.
Tell me more about Skyward, folks.
Matt wrote on May 15, 2013 at 6:43 pm:
ANDROID VERSION NEEDED. Can we have an email address for someone that can make a decision about developing an app for android? It has been close to a year since this has been promised. At the very least Pearson could release an API so that someone else can make it.
Brandon Johnigan wrote on May 18, 2013 at 3:58 pm:
As I see other people requesting the same thing, I believe that an Android app is ESSENTIAL for PowerSchool. We really need one! Speaking as a student, I can tell you it can be quite hectic to try to find the time to get on the computer and check your grades. It would be much simpler if we had this app to check on-the-go! Not everyone has an iOS device, and as Android is becoming more popular, it is definitely needed!
Matthew wrote on May 22, 2013 at 5:09 pm:
When is an Android application being released? You are denying Android owners equal access to the mobile information they need.
Over 70% of phones in the USA are smartphones. 44% of these phones are iPhones and over 51% are Android. A majority of the devices that have the potential to access your information are not supported. This is unacceptable and is a disservice both to the school districts and the parents/students.
Please consider providing the services to the majority that you already provide to a significantly smaller device pool.
Jeff wrote on May 23, 2013 at 9:22 pm:
ANy news on Android App? Really guys?