The Journey to a Unified Future: Transforming Student Outcomes
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SchoolStatus Launches Literacy Solution to Help Districts Engage Families in Improving Reading Outcomes
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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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Prince William County Public Schools Wins Digital Equity Award
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has received the prestigious 2024 Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). This award highlights PWCS’s unwavering commitment to promoting digital equity, narrowing the homework gap, and providing students with the tools they need to succeed.
Bridging the Digital Divide with Innovative Solutions
PWCS has taken bold steps to address digital inequities and empower students as responsible digital citizens. The district has distributed over 91,000 instructional devices, ranging from iPads for PreK-2 students to HP laptops for grades 3-12. To further ensure equitable access, PWCS has provided hotspots for students without home internet, closing a critical gap in connectivity.
Enhancing Communication with SchoolStatus Connect
To support its digital equity initiatives, PWCS has adopted tools like SchoolStatus Connect to strengthen family-teacher communication. This innovative solution enables two-way, translated messaging between teachers and families. For example, teachers can text parents in their native language, and replies are automatically translated back into English.
Heather Huff, Instructional Technology Coach at Sinclair Elementary, emphasized the impact:
“SchoolStatus Connect has closed a significant communication gap for our families.”
A Spanish-speaking parent shared how this feature has transformed her ability to stay involved in her child’s education:
“Receiving texts in Spanish and replying in my language allows me to communicate quickly, even with my busy schedule. It’s a game-changer for families like mine.”
This functionality is especially valuable for English Language Learner (ELL) families, fostering stronger school connections and boosting engagement.
Combating Chronic Absenteeism with SchoolStatus Attend
In addition to improving communication, PWCS has implemented SchoolStatus Attend to address chronic absenteeism. This product uses data-driven insights and tiered interventions to improve attendance and student outcomes. PWCS has seen measurable progress in attendance rates, student support, and graduation rates as a result of this proactive approach.
Recognized for Outstanding Commitment
PWCS expressed gratitude for the CoSN recognition, with one district leader stating:
“Our commitment to bridging the digital divide is unwavering. Receiving the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity reflects the collective efforts of our schools and the division.”
Celebrating Success
SchoolStatus congratulates Prince William County Public Schools on this well-deserved award and their dedication to digital equity. We are proud to partner with PWCS in leveraging innovative tools to ensure equitable access to education for all students.
To learn more about PWCS’s success with SchoolStatus solutions, read our case study.
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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