Connected campuses: Modernizing education communications for safety and simplicity
Schools, colleges, and universities face growing challenges in keeping their communities informed, connected, and engaged.
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The superintendent survival kit: Transparency and truth in communications
As superintendents come under more political fire and frequent negative news stories about their school districts circulate, it is easy to see where the instinct to not comment…
Growing AI use in school PR leads to roadmap for responsible use
A new collaborative report from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and engagement platform ThoughtExchange reveals a swift rise in the use of AI in K-12 communication…
Report highlights growing movement to elevate student voice in school communications
As K-12 leaders look for ways to strengthen trust, engagement, and belonging, a growing number of districts are turning to a key partner in the work: their students.
Connectivity makes every campus a safe campus!
Without strong connectivity, the awareness, coordination, and responsiveness of your campus is in jeopardy. Secure your faculty and students with ... Read more
‘Too many apps for that’ in schools
A "patchwork of apps" in schools often leads to app fatigue, frustrating parents and educators who have to use multiple apps weekly, or even daily, according to new…
6 ways to boost district engagement with a unified communications platform
When we were in the middle of the pandemic and everything in education was turned on its head, we realized that we needed a better way to communicate…
Visix Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Visual Communications
ATLANTA, GA – Visix, Inc., a leading provider of digital signage, wayfinding and space management solutions, is celebrating 45 years in ... Read more
SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the ... Read more
PRP Group and K20 Connect Partner to Offer Full Suite of Communications Solutions
Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a ... Read more
School-Home Communications Checklist From ParentSquare Gives Administrators a Free Tool To Prepare for Back to School
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.— Getting school-home communications ready for the new school year takes time, teamwork, and a plan for success. ... Read more
Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds
In today’s digital age, understanding mobile and broadband speeds is crucial for school administrators and educators to ensure students have access to adequate internet connectivity.
FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 6 adopted a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, which will allow the FCC to obtain and analyze…
Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program
EDMOND, Okla.— On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot ... Read more
Navigating Learning Loss: The Vital Role of Live Tutoring with Certified Teachers
Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a noteworthy success pattern ... Read more
5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication
Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…
Why Effective Communication is Essential for Student Engagement and Wellness
Download the booklet to learn how digital signage can enhance student wellness, create higher engagement, ensure safer environments, and improve ... Read more
Carousel Digital Signage Cuts Through the Noise with Carousel Daily
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, April 30, 2024 – Carousel Digital Signage has launched a new media delivery service that will change the way organizations ... Read more
Harnessing the Power of AI: A Guide to Modernizing K-12 District Operations
Discover how AI revolutionizes district operations, streamlines communications, and empowers data-driven decision-making. Gain tips for optimizing inquiry management, what to ... Read more
School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts
One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child's progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child's academic success.
E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure
When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.
How district communications platforms bridge communities
In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.
Crunch the Numbers: New data on student tech use; Chromebook predictions; and the impact of pandemic relief funds
Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. “Born connected: The rise ... Read more
Heritage Academy case study
Heritage Academy, a private school serving grades pre-kindergarten through 12, found itself entering the 2022 holiday season with a ... Read more
15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms
The importance of effective home-school communications has never been higher. Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations.
5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform
When our School Administrative Unit (SAU) set out to find a communications platform that all six of its schools could use across all grades, we had good reason…
Closing the remote learning gap with smart audiovisual communications
Whether instructing from within a physical classroom or remotely, it is important that teachers employ smart audiovisual tools that enhance ... Read more
SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of ClassTag Strengthening its Suite of K-12 Data, Workflow, and Communications
RIDGELAND, Miss. — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data and communications, announced today the acquisition of ClassTag, a unified family ... Read more
How we ensure flexibility in our school district communications
Like any district, we often need to communicate with our families about upcoming events, days schools might be closed, or details about crises, among other things. With such…
FCC proposes $200M for K-12 cybersecurity
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking her fellow Commissioners to support a proposal that would take further steps to enhance cybersecurity protections to protect school networks.
Three requirements for an effective mass communication system for schools and districts
Mass communications: There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all communication. Any school or district communications plan isn’t complete without a reliable ... Read more
SchoolStatus Achieves Significant Business Momentum in 1H 2023, Fueled by Growing Demand for its K-12 Data and Communications Solutions
RIDGELAND, Miss.– SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data and communications, achieved new business milestones that demonstrate strong company momentum in ... Read more
3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications
When you think about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, do you think “HVAC?”
ParentSquare Releases Back-to-School Resources, Including Updated Checklist for Successful Home-School Communications
Santa Barbara, CA — The summer break gives district and school administrators time to evaluate the efficacy of the approaches ... Read more
Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program
(June 08, 2023) –– Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution for schools, announced that it has been named ... Read more
CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students
NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement ... Read more
ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members
Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare Inc., the leading provider of school-home community engagement solutions for K-12, today announced the members ... Read more
The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance
School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more
Engaging All Parents: A 6 Part Guide to School Communications That Work
Almost 50 million children are enrolled in US public schools. Let’s make sure we’re reaching their families like we should ... Read more
Carousel Cloud Scales with Indianapolis School District for K-12 Communications
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Washington Township in Indianapolis is midway through a district-wide Carousel Cloud ... Read more