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Maximizing the reach and impact of district and school communications

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Why are so many parents opting out of public education? Read our summary of an important NY Times report https://t.co/0DrkEGlvv2

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Budget cuts are real; but strong family partnerships don’t have to cost a thing. Here are 3 low-cost strategies schools can use now:
1️⃣ Two-way comms
2️⃣ Early family-teacher connection
3️⃣ Tap into family culture & stories
More here: https://t.co/a7SmcKKXuT
#FamilyEngagement

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School districts are facing major 2025–26 budget pressure as $6B+ in federal funds are frozen. Cuts to after-school, EL programs, & staff are already happening. Here’s how districts are responding + what leaders can do next: https://t.co/gdGlRUOamX #education #familyengagement

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Why do low-income families often change phone numbers?
📵 Service interruptions
🏠 Housing instability
📦 Prepaid plans
🔒 Safety & privacy
If schools rely on calls/texts alone, families may miss critical info. Multi-channel comms = more reliable.
#edtech #k12 #familyengagement

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Great opinion piece in @The74 from Vito Borrello of @NAFSCE on goings on in the Federal Government. It is frightening to think of the knowledge that may be lost as the DoE is dismantled without a knowledge transfer plan. This is consulting 101. #familyengagement

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You asked and we are listening! Every week, we are going to be sharing out successes in #familyengagement - whether it be at the district, school, classroom, or family level.

So please send us your successes to share with others! Let's all learn and celebrate together.

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Education Department to Fire 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff, leaving the department with approximately 1/2 the staff it had in January. #DepartmentofEducation https://t.co/f7TmP0pD9n

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School districts spend millions on software—but much of it goes unused 😬. If tech isn't fully adopted, families stay uninformed, and districts lose $$$. Learn what should districts and schools think about. https://t.co/VMZIvfv4W3

#EdTech #K12Leadership #SchoolDistricts

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Just a reminder to check in with your families this week.

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@OhioEngage Excellent resource. For Strategy 2, a big impediment is the lack of accurate contact information for families. Fortunately, there are solid strategies to address the issue - but it takes knowledge of the communications system data to address.

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Your district/school relies on SMS for quick communication, but what if messages don’t reach the right people? Incorrect contact info means families miss critical updates.Are you ensuring messages are delivered securely? https://t.co/969vMmH9NV

#EdTech #SchoolCommunication #K12

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Schools are scrambling to manage deportation fears. How are educators responding? Check out our latest blog: https://t.co/Evz0JkT6PF
#Education #Immigration #StudentSafety #Equity #SchoolLeadership

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🚨 Educators face big challenges in engaging families—33% cite incomplete info, 32% struggle with language barriers.

Our blog breaks down solutions from the 2024 Educator Report! 📝👇

https://t.co/L3kmbT8wOf

#Education #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement

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A good read to get some practical ideas.

How Schools Can Navigate Trump's Immigration Policies https://t.co/6GfmEEdNgM

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📢 Tight budgets don’t have to mean poor communication!

Discover how school districts and schools can maximize the value of their communication software with actionable strategies.

Read more: https://t.co/XN430jhLex
#EdTech #Education #SchoolLeadership #BudgetCuts

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Great family engagement survey from @FamilyELab

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Fewer than 40% of teachers report feeling adequately trained for engaging families. Fortunately, we know that targeted training can build the teacher capacity to engage in high-impact #FamilyEngagement. Read about what it will take to close this gap: https://t.co/UbLaAh9MuA

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Survey data from @y2analytics: 96% of parents believe they are very or somewhat involved in their child’s education. Teachers think only 63% believe this to be true. More shocking: 58% of parents think they are very involved while only 7% of teachers believe this to be true.

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Looking forward to two amazing webinars

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Lots of learning opportunities tomorrow, September 27th! Learn at lunch with THE Dr. Roz with @Successfulinc , and learn at dinner with Family Engagement Solutions powered by @NationalPTA! Twice the learning in 1 day! ⬇️

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Data from your communications/family engagement solutions are key. Used correctly, these solutions enable you to best manage the dialogue in your district and school community. How do you use your data today? #familyengagement #education #Communications

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@OhioEngage @KatieNovakUDL Connecting is key - and then continuing to measure that connection. But you are right - TWO WAY communication (listening!) is equally critical.