Free Chromebook Monitoring Software for Schools
Bark for Schools is a free Chromebook monitoring software, and that’s a good thing. Some would have you believe that a free service is inherently limited — that if you don’t have to pay for it, there must be some kind of problem. But make no mistake: Bark for Schools...
Free Web Filtering for Schools
Bark for Schools, the trusted partner of more than 1,700 school districts across the U.S. for student account monitoring, is proud to announce its free web filtering for schools feature. As with the rest of the service, this feature is completely free and available...
School’s Out for the Summer!
It’s that time of year again — a hard-earned, warm weather break for students across the country. For many kids, more free time equals more screen time — but it doesn’t have to. Here at Bark, we know the transition from school days to dog days can be stressful, so we...
Online Predators: One Mother’s Story
Content Warning: This article discusses multiple forms of trauma, including sexual assault, and online predators. There’s a quote attributed to writer and speaker Glennon Doyle that says, “There’s no such thing as other people’s kids.” The first time I read that line,...
Getting Cell Phones for Kids
If kids who don’t have smartphones are to be believed, they are literally the only ones in their class without them. And while most of them will get one eventually, that doesn’t make it any easier for parents to decide exactly when is the right time to get cell phones...
Summer Safety For Kids
School is beginning to wind down for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that Bark for Schools will be taking a break from summer safety. Our technology, reviewers, School Safety Managers, and customer service team work year-round to make sure that your students are...
8 Great Summer Safety Tips for Tech-Savvy Families
**This blog post was updated on July 8, 2021** Remember summer safety tips from back when you were growing up? They usually revolved around waiting an hour after eating to hit the swimming pool or making sure to be home before the streetlights came on. These...
Here’s What Most Parents Don’t Know About Snapchat
**This blog post was updated on August 4, 2021. ** Note: This post contains images that some viewers may find offensive. Kids on Snapchat flock to the app to keep up with friends, create content, and see what’s new with the celebrities and brands they follow. But is...