Breaking Through the Noise: Data-Driven Strategies for More Effective School-Family Communications

Feb 25, 2025 12:00 PM EST

Recent research of over 2,000 K-12 educators reveals a stark reality: only 27.8% of families feel “very well-informed” about their child’s progress, despite schools’ best communication efforts.

Join Dr. Kara Stern, Director of Education & Engagement at Smore & SchoolStatus, to explore how leading districts are using data to measure impact, identify winning communication strategies, and build stronger connections with every family.

Breaking Through the Noise: Data-Driven Strategies for More Effective School-Family Communications

Meet the Speaker

Kara Stern, Ph.D.
Director, Education and Engagement, SchoolStatus

Dr. Stern began her career as a high school English teacher, later becoming a middle school principal, Executive Director of Math for America, a Head of School, and now education content strategist. A writer and contributor to many publications, Dr. Stern is an education thought leader, creating K-12 resources for teachers and principals. She earned a Ph.D. in Teaching & Learning from NYU.