We had zero budget for software. I know, I know. "You get what you pay for," right? That’s what our district supervisor told me.
How a $0 Software Saved Our Tiny School from Chaos
Then, on a desperate Friday night, I stumbled upon and Fedena’s free tier . I also looked at Gibbon (open source). I didn’t need bells and whistles. I needed order.
We’re still using that free version today. And when we finally grow enough to pay for the pro plan? I’ll do it happily—because the free version gave us a second chance.
Last year, we were drowning in spreadsheets.
Principal, Rivermist Community School (Enrollment: 210 students)
