Communication planning for schools is continually evolving. When my father attended a one-room schoolhouse in rural Minnesota in the 1950s, the teacher would come to dinner once a week to share with families what their children were learning and how they were growing; the teacher would also let parents know if there were any disciplinary issues with the students (though my father has assured me that it was only his siblings who had to worry about that).

Obviously, society has changed quite a bit from the days of one room schoolhouses and individual communication. Families are different, and schools are different, but the need for communication still remains the same. Change is not always easy, but changes in communication have been forced on education by evolutions in technology.

As we advance, so do our communication strategies. Some methods have expanded, some have been discarded, and new tools have become essential to modern school communication. As we have transitioned from mimeographed communication to mobile apps, it’s important to evaluate what works for keeping your community informed.

At SchoolInfo, we have developed an integrated communication platform to provide the tools you need to communicate with students, parents and families, staff, and your community across multiple channels. Make your communication more efficient and consistent with these tools. 

SchoolInfo Digital Communication Platform

Parent Communication App

Your school’s news, info, and resources are integrated into a branded mobile app for iPhones/iPads, Androids, Chromebooks, and more. With a mobile app, users can subscribe to the information they need. From subscribing to grade-level calendars to receiving push notifications for relevant extracurriculars, a mobile app makes parent engagement simple. 

Learn more about the features offered in a school mobile app here. 

Website

Your school’s digital “storefront”, a modern, attractive, and powerful website impresses visitors and properly tells your story. Powered by the same dashboard as your app, a SchoolInfo website shares content with your branded mobile app, making it easy and efficient to share the same content in both places. 

Learn more about features offered on a website from SchoolInfo here. 

Mass Notification

Instant targeted text, voice, and email alerts for time-sensitive information and emergency notifications. Syncing with most student information systems (SIS), the mass notification system is a must-have for emergency situations such as weather closings. It can also be configured to manage notifications, such as absences or low lunch account balances. 

Curious about features? Check them out here. 

Share!

Connecting with your school community has never been easier with a single, always accessible communication hub. With Share!, anyone can become a social media content creator. They can post pictures, videos, and text in the app. Administrators can then review and edit the content before publishing, making sure your social media is always up-to-date with the latest news and information. 

Learn more about how Share! works here.

Interested in building a plan to use an integrated communication platform to work for your district? Download our ebook Digital Communication Strategies for Districts and Schools: A guide developing your communication strategy and tools from the team at SchoolInfo.