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Why are so many parents opting out of public education? Read our summary of an important NY Times report wellfleet-associates.com/post/why-so-ma…

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: bit.ly/3GRzTde #FamilyEngagement

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: bit.ly/44NOJdI #education #familyengagement

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

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

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.

Education Department to Fire 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff, leaving the department with approximately 1/2 the staff it had in January. #DepartmentofEducation nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/…

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. bit.ly/4brV3t6 #EdTech #K12Leadership #SchoolDistricts

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

@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.

Effective, two-way communication is key to addressing chronic absenteeism. 💬 Build trust with families through proactive, positive, and accessible messages—and listen to their feedback! Tools & tips to make it happen: #FamilyEngagement" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/boosting-atten… #BoostAttendance

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? bit.ly/40NRSqO #EdTech #SchoolCommunication #K12

Schools are scrambling to manage deportation fears. How are educators responding? Check out our latest blog: bit.ly/40N1x0N #Education #Immigration #StudentSafety #Equity #SchoolLeadership

🚨 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! 📝👇 bit.ly/4heQ5SB #Education #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement

A good read to get some practical ideas. How Schools Can Navigate Trump's Immigration Policies edweek.org/teaching-learn…

📢 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: bit.ly/4j8rwbe #EdTech #Education #SchoolLeadership #BudgetCuts

Great family engagement survey from @FamilyELab

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.

Looking forward to two amazing webinars

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

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

In her Keynote, @KatieNovakUDL shared an example about how she and her fellow teachers connected with ALL 120 families in their classes. Laudable. Yet, they forgot to make time to listen (!!) to families. After that, they #Redesigned their #FamEngage. #OHsummit24