First Half of 2024 Marks Major Milestones for SchoolStatus as K-12 Demand Surges
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When we took away the clerical piece of attendance interventions, principals became more connected to students and families. They started to recognize the real-life barriers to attendance. Now, they’re connected to people and not paper.Dr. Margie Boulware
Executive Director of Special Programs, Corsicana ISDResearch demonstrates that family support for language and literacy activities at home is positively related to children’s outcomes, including reading acquisition, language, vocabulary learning, conceptual development, and literacy achievement.Partnering with Families for Early Language and Literacy: Research-based Strategies for Early Childhood Educators – 2nd Edition
B.J., Cunningham, P.D., Bachman, H.F. & Wellman, M.E.Having a student’s data and family communication on a single screen means that we’re seeing issues sooner, and then can address those issues immediately.Elizabeth Lalor
Assistant Superintendent, Galena Park ISDFor us, SchoolStatus is a data warehouse where we can see the whole child. If we’re doing an MTSS process on a student, I can see attendance, discipline, grades, test scores, and what kind of engagement educators have had with the parent — all in one place.Pamela Dillard
Director of Technology, Greenville Public SchoolsSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictWe’ve saved hundreds of hours of staff time, and I’m sure many more for our parent community. By digitizing and automating everything through [SchoolStatus Forms & Flows], there’s no more populating information from the DOE into forms by hand.Renny Fong
Principal at PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan)[SchoolStatus Boost: Inspire] has played a huge role in our continuous learning and coaching process, which has led to the observed professional growth of our teachers.Josh Snyder
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SchoolStatus has provided us a tool to make communication easier, more transparent, and quantifiable.Dr. Ron Brown
Former Superintendent, Lumpkin County SchoolsWe’ve seen an over 50% decrease in chronic absenteeism, which is the statewide goal. We’re already there, in just one year of work.Jessica Hull
Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, Roseville City School DistrictThe help [SchoolStatus] gave us was amazing; I’ve never before received help like that from any company. Honestly, we feel like we want to stay with [SchoolStatus] forever.Dina Testa
Assistant Principal, Intermediate School 7 at NYCDOEEveryone wins when you stay in the loop, and SchoolStatus Connect really helped me make that happen while also saving me time.Ellen Zissis
First Grade Teacher, Chartiers Valley Primary SchoolOur families now feel that they’re not alone. They know we want to talk with them. That’s why we’re using SchoolStatus Connect.Maureen Brown
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Working at SchoolStatus is an incredible experience—our supportive team culture creates an environment where I feel valued and inspired. The company prioritizes both personal happiness and professional growth.Dr. Stephanie Walters
Customer Lifecycle Marketing ManagerI like the ease with which I can contact families using my own personal phone without giving out my personal number. I also like that the student's contacts are readily available. This platform works well for families to contact us, too. We can truly partner in the student's education and work towards a goal that works for all.Abigail S.
TeacherWe’ve seen an over 50% decrease in chronic absenteeism, which is the statewide goal. We’re already there, in just one year of work.Jessica Hull
Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, Roseville City School District
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SchoolStatus Named Top Family Engagement Solution in Excellence in Equity Awards
The top PreK-20 companies, products, and leaders with clear contributions to equity and access were identified across 29 unique award categories.
Ridgeland, Mississippi, December 17, 2024 — SchoolStatus, SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 EdTech, was recognized today as one of the top Family Engagement Solutions in the 2024 Excellence in Equity—Industry Impact Awards. This important recognition celebrates SchoolStatus’s innovative approach to advancing educational equity through meaningful family-school connections.
The Excellence in Equity Awards highlight organizations making significant contributions to educational equity and access across the PreK-20 spectrum. This year’s program recognized 44 outstanding companies, leaders, and products across 29 categories, showcasing the breadth and depth of innovation in educational equity.
“Congratulations to all the deserving winners of the Industry Impact Awards, and a heartfelt thank you for the work you do to support educators and students,” said Maia Appleby, Communications and Editorial Director for the American Consortium for Equity in Education. “It’s a joy to announce these winners, highlight their meaningful contributions to education, and it will be just as exciting to see what they do next.”
“At SchoolStatus, we believe that when schools and families come together, there’s no limit to what students can achieve,” said Russ Davis, CEO of SchoolStatus. “This recognition validates our mission of breaking down barriers and building relationships between school and home so that every student is known by name and by need. By making communication equitable and accessible, we’re not just connecting schools and homes—we’re bridging opportunity gaps.”
Nominees for the Industry Impact Awards were asked to provide information about their relevant work supporting equity and access, evidence of their impact, testimonials, and supporting materials. SchoolStatus’s family engagement solution stands out for its comprehensive approach to school-home communication, featuring:
- Multilingual communication capabilities that respect and accommodate family preferences
- Multi-channel outreach options including voice, text, video, and print
- Data-driven insights that enable proactive and meaningful engagement
- Seamless integration with existing school systems
- Tools that help eliminate communication barriers and promote equity
The impact of SchoolStatus’s approach is evident in the company’s results. A 2024 report analyzing approximately one million students across more than 100 partner districts revealed significant improvements in chronic absenteeism, particularly among historically underserved populations. While national chronic absence rates improved by 8.54%, SchoolStatus partner districts saw notably better outcomes. For instance, chronic absenteeism rates for Hispanic students dropped by 16.68%—double the national improvement rate.
The 2024 Excellence in Equity Awards shine a spotlight on solutions that are making tangible improvements in educational access and outcomes. SchoolStatus’s recognition in the Family Engagement category underscores the critical role that effective school-home communication plays in advancing educational equity.
About the Excellence in Equity Awards
The annual Excellence in Equity Awards program recognizes the companies, nonprofits, leaders, and educators whose work contributes to the critical goal of ensuring access and equity for every learner. Learn more at www.ace-ed.org/awards.
About SchoolStatus
SchoolStatus is an integrated suite of products to support family engagement and improve student outcomes through school communications, attendance, and educator growth solutions. Serving over 22 million students across all 50 states, SchoolStatus provides data-backed insights that break down barriers and build relationships between school and home. For more information, visit schoolstatus.com.
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SchoolStatusSchoolStatus connects educators and families around the topics that matter most. The company partners with K–12 districts to improve attendance, engage families, and build trust so students can succeed. A recognized leader in data-driven attendance and family engagement solutions, SchoolStatus enables districts and educators to engage families with relevant, timely communications and proactive support on important topics including absenteeism, literacy progress, and overall student readiness. Today, SchoolStatus supports districts in all 50 states and serves more than 22 million students nationwide as a trusted partner in driving better student outcomes.
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