Learning Management Systems (LMS): Optimizing education with PowerSchool and ManageBac, transforming learning and communication

Nowadays, education has evolved into a broad, challenging, and simultaneously progressive field. It is advancing alongside the rapid development of technology, which plays an essential role in transforming the way educators, students, and parents interact within the school environment. Specifically, Learning Management Systems (LMS) have become crucial in facilitating communication, engagement, and the efficient management of educational processes. The aim of this paper is to explore the role and significance of LMS platforms, particularly PowerSchool and ManageBac, and to examine how their features contribute to the academic success of students. PowerSchool is a comprehensive platform designed for K-12 schools that enhances personalized instruction, communication, and data management. Its integration of learning tools, assessments, grading systems, and reporting features allows educators to make data-driven decisions. PowerSchool also empowers parents by providing real-time access to student progress, assignments, and grades, fostering ongoing collaboration and ultimately promoting student success. Similarly, ManageBac is the preferred LMS for schools implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, offering an integrated solution for curriculum planning, assessments, attendance tracking, and behavior management. It enables teachers to design personalized learning pathways, track student performance in real time, and seamlessly communicate assessment tasks, deadlines, and academic progress. Both platforms, widely used in international schools (including Albanian College Durrës), underscore the growing necessity for LMS adoption by all stakeholders in education. By centralizing critical data and improving access to real-time information, these platforms not only streamline educational processes but also create a more engaged, transparent, and collaborative learning environment that benefits students, teachers, and parents alike.