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I’ve been asked about a warning showing up in Gmail that looks like this: It is part of Google’s anti-phishing campaign to warn Gmail users when an email may not be what it claims. In this case, Public Schoolworks sends out informational emails with Mrs. Penczarski’s name attached to it. Since Gmail hasn’t seen an…
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Online Google Classroom training
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How to fix student log ins for SAM/RI/RC/MI
Check that the student exists in SAM First, check that the student has been added to Student Achievement Manager (SAM). Sign in to SAM. On the left, click on your building and then your name. Look for the student’s name. Students are automatically added to SAM a day or two after they receive a schedule…