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3 Reasons ESSER Covers School Communications

Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: May 9, 2023

Often when districts are thinking about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), they’re thinking, “HVAC."

Checking for Equity: Making Sure Classroom Communications Reach Home

Dr. Kara Stern

Updated: February 6, 2023

💻 Busy? Here's the TL;DR To ensure maximum readability, run your newsletter through an equity checklist:

The 10 Commandments of Parent Engagement

Ellen Lee

Updated: October 13, 2020

Communicating with parents can be a challenge.

As Louisiana Moves into Phase 3, Communication Remains a Cornerstone for Success in K12 School Systems

Ellen Lee

Updated: September 25, 2020

“Clear communication is essential, particularly during school interruptions,” states the Louisiana Department of Education’s Guidance on Communicating During...

Utilize CARES Act Funding to Improve Distance Learning

Stacy Meyer

Updated: April 21, 2020

School districts need to confront the crisis of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. The potential for future school closures and distance...

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Tips for Making Positive Phone Calls to Parents

Lhay Thriffiley

Updated: April 18, 2019

“Did you hear the good news?” Calling a parent to share positive feedback about their kid is a great way to start a relationship with them. Are you calling...

Parent Communication Made Easy with SchoolStatus Texting App

Ellen Lee

Updated: December 13, 2018

Since adding the ability to text parents from SchoolStatus last year, educators have sent over one million text messages to parents

MYTH BUSTED: Parents Don't Answer the Phone

Ellen Lee

Updated: October 30, 2018

Once upon a time, I tweeted something that upset our CEO...

Top Two Parent Engagement Tips: Early and Often

Tyler Cummings

Updated: August 9, 2018

You know what the greatest thing in the world is? Calling people you don’t know. That’s everyone’s favorite thing. I know you got into education so you can...

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