Literacy and Attendance: The Overlooked Connection Districts Can’t Ignore
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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 ISDSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictHaving 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
Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support & School AdministrationSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictSchoolStatus 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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It's exciting to contribute to something that supports both educators and students in such a direct, measurable way.Casey Bevins
Senior Visual DesignerI 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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Improving Literacy
Turn Families into Literacy Champions
Families play a critical role in creating strong readers, yet many district initiatives leave them out of the conversation. SchoolStatus addresses this gap by connecting educators and families around a topic that matters to every family: student reading progress. When families know where their child stands and how to help, they become partners in academic success.
Don’t Let Your Literacy Initiatives End at the Bell
Turn Assessments Into Conversations
Nearly 9 in 10 parents believe their child is at or above grade level in reading, yet fewer than half of students meet proficiency benchmarks. SchoolStatus closes that knowledge gap. We send plain-language updates that explain what a student’s reading level means and how families can help them improve.
Share Easy Ways to Support Reading Progress at Home
Developing strong readers happens in small ways: turning subtitles on, reading road signs together, or starting a family book club. But families need information to take those actions. SchoolStatus Literacy updates include activities families can do at home and district resources for more support. They don’t just see a score. They get clear, practical next steps they can use that night.
Let’s talk about what literacy support looks like in your district >
Get More Eyes on Your District Resources
Even the best literacy resources won’t help students if families don’t know they’re available. SchoolStatus Literacy messages can include direct links or QR codes to district resources like your assessment portal, literacy hub, or other information and tools. Make sure the support a child needs is just a click (or scan) away.
Break the Cycle Between Missing School and Literacy Gaps
Reading progress and chronic absenteeism are related challenges. SchoolStatus helps you tackle both. When educators and families have honest conversations about literacy and attendance, barriers to attendance are removed, and students have the support they need to become stronger readers.
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FAQs
How does SchoolStatus help districts promote literacy?
Families are key partners in increasing reading proficiency. SchoolStatus helps ensure families have the information they need to promote literacy at home, with easy-to-understand mailed and digital messages that show each child’s reading progress, recommended activities families can do at home, and district resources. With the right information, families can help accelerate student reading progress.
How does SchoolStatus send literacy communication to families?
SchoolStatus syncs with existing assessment platforms to bring in literacy scores and send personalized updates to families. Communication can be delivered via physical mail or through emails and text messages. In practice, this means you can get information out to families without burdening your staff.
Are the literacy messages sent by SchoolStatus age-appropriate?
Yes, we have multiple versions of our literacy messages to ensure families get the information they need to help their child, based on their reading level and grade. Messages also include links to the resources your district already uses, so families can click on the information or scan a QR code to access tools that match their child’s grade level or school site.
Partner with Families to Grow Reading Proficiency