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Why Over Half of California School Districts Trust SchoolStatus
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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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Aspen Institute’s 10 Suggestions to Improve Teacher Evaluation Systems
Last month the Aspen Institute published a thoughtful and comprehensive report on the evolving role of states and districts with regard to teacher evaluation. The entire piece is well worth the read, but their recommendations for improving teacher evaluation and support systems are absolutely critical.
Here are their 10 suggestions:
- Prioritize principal and evaluator training and certification with a focus on professional growth
- Differentiate evaluation and support based on teachers’ experience and past performance
- Allow teachers and observers to collaborate on areas of focus
- Allow for local discretion in accounting for student learning
- Respect the limitations of value-added data
- Support locally developed measures while pursuing improvements in their creation and use
- Make sure all important aspects of teaching performance are valued in evaluations
- Engage teachers in improving teacher evaluation systems
- Develop measures for testing the integrity of evaluation system design and implementation
- Tell stories that go beyond performance ratings
Learn more about the Aspen Institute and their research programs here.
SchoolStatusSchoolStatus gives educators the clarity and tools they need to get students to class and keep them moving ahead. Through our integrated suite of data-driven products, we help districts spot attendance patterns early, reach families in ways that work for them, and support teacher growth with meaningful feedback. Our solutions include automated attendance interventions, multi-channel family communications in 130+ languages, educator development and coaching, streamlined digital workflows, and engaging school websites. Serving over 22 million students across thousands of districts in all 50 states, SchoolStatus helps teachers and staff see what matters, act with speed, and stay focused on students.
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