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Growing AI use in school PR leads to roadmap for responsible use

November 7, 2025August 18, 2025 by ESchool Media Contributors

New guidance reinforces that AI is most effective when paired with human oversight and school communication rooted in trust.

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…

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6 steps to transforming parent engagement, one message at a time

November 7, 2025August 1, 2025 by Megan Cahill-Clark, Grove Park Elementary

The right communications platform helps districts foster deeper family and parent engagement and bridge school communication gaps.

We always want to make it easy for families to receive, consume, and respond to our messages, and our new communications platform helps us achieve that goal.

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Showfloor News: Edlio’s new analytics dashboard boosts engagement

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Edlio, a provider of K–12 school communication solutions, announced significant enhancements to its Mass Communication system and mobile app. The ... Read more

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6 ways tech simplifies school communication and engagement

November 7, 2025April 3, 2025 by Lisa Melashenko & Elena Clemente, Alisal Union School District

Districts often struggle with school communicat, but new platforms help ensure the right messages reach the right groups.

As technology trainers, we support teachers’ and administrators’ technology platform needs, training, and support in our district. We do in-class demos and share as much as we can…

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The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication

January 20, 2025 by Nicole Kluck

Parent-educator communication is a critical cornerstone of effective student support--one that can buoy achievement and belonging.

Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.

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Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts

July 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — As educators wrap up the 2023-24 academic year, school-home engagement remains a top priority. To unify ... Read more

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School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts

April 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new K-12 survey on school-home communications highlights desire for frequent, relevant communications on student progress and attendance.

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.

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Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Uses Rise Vision for Digital Signage Across District

November 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software, is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring Indian ... Read more

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3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

August 14, 2023July 17, 2023 by Dr. Kara Stern, Head of Education Solutions, SchoolStatus

Federal dollars can play a major role in school-home communications and helping students get to school, ready to learn, every day.

When you think about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, do you think “HVAC?”

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K-12 Districts Nationwide Expand Usage of ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement

January 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. Jan. 20, 2022—As educators gear up for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, school-to-home engagement continues ... Read more

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5 ways to foster family engagement in your district

November 2, 2021 by Laura Ascione

To meet the needs of students and families, two-way engagement far exceeds one-way communication

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shift to virtual and hybrid learning left families and educators with important discoveries, including the realization that family engagement and home-school communication are…

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Demographic shifts require changes in school communication

January 31, 2012December 15, 2010 by By Nora Carr, APR, Fellow PRSA

Unprecedented demographic shifts in the U.S. are creating a communications gap between teachers, principals, and the students and families they serve, forcing educators to rethink their school communication…

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No failure to communicate: School-wide communication systems for the 21st century

November 6, 2013July 1, 2010 by By Jim LeMasters

For most of us who remember classroom announcements in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, we recall the tinny, muffled "voice of God" summoning an unlucky classmate to the…

Growing AI use in school PR leads to roadmap for responsible use

6 steps to transforming parent engagement, one message at a time

Showfloor News: Edlio’s new analytics dashboard boosts engagement

6 ways tech simplifies school communication and engagement

The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication

Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts

School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Uses Rise Vision for Digital Signage Across District

3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

K-12 Districts Nationwide Expand Usage of ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement

5 ways to foster family engagement in your district

Demographic shifts require changes in school communication

No failure to communicate: School-wide communication systems for the 21st century

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

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