I figured it out: when I set up the class list I set the permission level for all students to -5, which made them guests rather than students. After setting the correct permission level I find that all is well.
Thanks for the attempts to help. I'm sure that I'll be back soon.
I'm eager to get good enough to be able to return the favor someday.
Homer
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