SchoolStatus Prepares to Answer K12 Communication Needs with New Hires
3 Crucial Tips about Student Data Usage
When people used to ask me what I did as Director of Technology, I used to jokingly simplify the job to the statement, “I move boxes.”
Two Things We Know About This School Year (and one we don't)
Way back in March I thought we’d miss out on two weeks of school. You probably did, too.
Remote Reflections from a Teacher Turned Trainer
SchoolStatus Trainer Tyler Cummings has been asking a lot of questions about the return to school in the fall after months of remote learning and an unusual summer break. His thoughts always comes back to one thing— relationships.
Modified Texas School District Calendars Necessitate New Communication Practices
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent school closures have made it necessary for Texas K-12 public districts to reevaluate their 2020-2021 academic calendar. Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath noted
The Documentation Dilemma in K-12 Parent Communication
“Being able to make calls and send messages and have it on record is important,” says Texas teacher Dianna Ramirez. The end of the school year is upon us, and many teachers are being asked to prove
What is Proactive Communication and Why Does it Matter?
We know that communicating with parents is a good thing when it comes to student growth and overall success. When parents
SchoolStatus Launches Notify a District-Wide Messaging Solution
Administrators can schedule, automate and distribute mass messages directly to all parents and guardians via phone call, text and email
Oklahoma K12 Public Education- Using Data + Communication to Succeed in Fall 2020
The disruption to K-12 education across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented leaving many districts searching for ways to deliver their continuous learning plans and support families as they transition to distance learning.
What I Learned From #MasteryChat This Week
If you're looking for an awesome online PLC, or if you're looking for some great teachers to just bounce ideas off of, you should join in on #MasteryChat on Twitter. The Mastery Chat was created by the Teach Better Team (@TeachBetter on Twitter) and happens every Thursday night at 8pm EST.