K-12 School-Parent Communication & Engagement Software Blog

May 17, 2025
by Meri Kuusi-Shields
K-12 Software, Parent Engagement, Positive School Culture, Proactive School Communication
5 mins read

The Better Way: How To Empower and Grow PTAs

Running PTAs on a unified school communication platform that includes all parents, can significantly help the PTAs grow and become more inclusive.

April 23, 2025
by Meri Kuusi-Shields
K-12 Software, Parent Engagement, Positive School Culture, Proactive School Communication, Teacher Engagement
7 mins read

School Communication Hub in Action: How to Transform School-Home Engagement

Harness the power of technology and use it to drive a positive change in schools. Proactive communication and parent engagement bring the community together.

April 21, 2025
by Meri Kuusi-Shields
K-12 Software, Parent Engagement, Parent Volunteer, Positive School Culture
4 mins read

How To Super Power Parent Volunteer Participation Now

To maximize parent engagement, make it easy for parents to sign up for volunteer opportunities. Here are eight ways parent communication apps empower and spark parent volunteering.

April 19, 2025
by Meri Kuusi-Shields
K-12 Software, Parent Engagement, Parent-Teacher Communication, Positive School Culture
4 mins read

Privacy At Stake: How to Prioritize FERPA Compliance in School Communication

When a school approaches its communication practices using the framework of The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), it becomes clear that communication needs more thought and precision.

April 15, 2025
by Dorothy L. Dobson
Parent Engagement, Parent-Teacher Communication, Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC), Positive School Culture
7 mins read

Why I Undoubtedly Think Student-Led Conferences Is the New Model

Reflecting on her 43 years of experience as a teacher, Dorothy L. Dobson shares her journey to student-led conferences and how the conference style positively connects the teacher, parents, and children.