# schoolstatus.com

> AI-optimized mirror of schoolstatus.com containing 50 pages totalling 26,791 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://schoolstatus.com. Last updated: 2026-09-01T09:26:47.706Z.

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## Homepage

- [SchoolStatus | K–12 Software for Schools and Districts](/content/site-root.html): SchoolStatus helps K-12 schools & districts improve attendance, reading proficiency, and strengthen family engagement through student data insights. (946 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [Attendance Incentives That Actually Cut Chronic Absenteeism](/content/blog/tactics-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism/index.html): Discover which attendance incentives and intervention tactics work best in K-12. Evidence-backed strategies to bring chronically absent students back. (1,021 words, Sep 2, 2025)
- [Data Privacy in K-12 Communication: What to Know](/content/blog/data-privacy-k-12-communication/index.html): Find out what schools need to know about data privacy in K-12 comms. Covers FERPA, parent rights, and best practices for protecting family data. (605 words, Jan 15, 2025)
- [6 School Communication Channels Every District Should Use](/content/blog/6-key-school-communication-channels-and-how-to-use-them.html): Learn which school communication channels drive the most family engagement. See how to use each one effectively across your district. (1,002 words, Jul 15, 2024)
- [Best School Mobile Apps Reviewed: Top 20 for 2025](/content/blog/top-20-school-mobile-app-reviewchool-mobile-app-review.html): We reviewed 20 school mobile apps so you don't have to. Find the best options for parent communication, alerts, and family engagement. (897 words, Jan 14, 2024)
- [Keys to Success with Student-Centered Coaching](/content/blog/keys-to-success-with-student-centered-coaching/index.html): In part two of her mini-series, instructional coach Christina Brammell highlights 4 keys to success with student-centered coaching. (1,424 words, Oct 12, 2023)
- [Best School-Home Communication Platforms in 2025](/content/blog/top-school-home-communication-platforms/index.html): Compare the top school-home communication platforms for K-12. Find out which tools boost family engagement and fit your district's needs. (1,423 words, Jul 9, 2023)
- [Establishing Reasonable Expectations With Your IC Supervisor](/content/blog/establishing-reasonable-expectations-with-your-ic-supervisor.html): Margaret Harris-Shoates shares what ICs can and cannot expect from their supervisors and what to do when they are feeling less than supported. (975 words, May 31, 2022)
- [Teachers, there is an educational podcast for your young students - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/teachers-there-is-an-educational-podcast-for-your-young-students.html): Before we started "Who Smarted," we found lots of research that shows that children are able to comprehend at a grade level as much as two to three grades higher with audio than with text," say Kolber. (383 words, Mar 10, 2022)
- [Inquiry-Based Learning; what is it, and where do you begin? - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/inquiry-based-learning-what-is-it-and-where-do-you-begin.html): Makenzie, who trains educators around the globe on how to implement IBL says they’re trying to do is give the classroom experience over to the students. He says students should be able to take ownership of what they’re learning. (327 words, Feb 11, 2021)
- [3 Ways to Strengthen Connections in Remote Environments](/content/blog/3-ways-to-strengthen-connections-in-remote-environments.html): How do you build and strengthen connections with teachers in remote learning environments, you ask? Ashley Taplin, math specialist in Texas, explains how she shares strategies, highlights best practices, and listens intentionally while working from both in-person and from afar. (1,012 words, Dec 1, 2020)
- [Coaching with Google Jamboard](/content/blog/coaching-with-google-jamboard/index.html): Stephanie Affinito, Staff Associate in the literacy department at the University at Albany in New York, showcases three ways to use collaborative whiteboard tool, Google Jamboard, to support virtual coaching. (953 words, Nov 24, 2020)
- [Making employment central to educational offerings - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/making-employment-central-to-educational-offerings/index.html): We see over and over again many students are sold the notion, just get a college degree, take a loan if you need to and everything will be fine. (464 words, Jun 16, 2020)
- [New documentary highlights teacher burnout - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/new-documentary-highlights-teacher-burnout/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:24 — 33.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More A teacher’s passion. A musician’s voice. A family’s journey. Special education teacher Konrad Wert was a great teacher. In fact, he was awarded Teacher of the Year for his district […] (438 words, May 5, 2020)
- [Episode 139: Your school is struck by a tornado. What next? - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-139-your-school-is-struck-by-a-tornado-what-next.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:49 — 38.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More Dr. Ben Burnett served as a school administrator through Hurricane Katrina but he never imagined he would face two more powerful tornadoes later in his career. In Part 1 of […] (423 words, Feb 25, 2020)
- [Episode 136: Making writing real in your classroom - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-136-making-writing-real-in-your-classroom/index.html): The fundamentals of essay writing are crucial, but do those skills transfer to today's workplace? One teacher tells us how she learned the answer was no. (404 words, Jan 30, 2020)
- [Episode 135: What if a student never sees themselves in a story? - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-135-what-if-a-student-never-sees-themselves-in-a-story.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:10 — 34.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More It’s demoralizing, and here’s what you can do to prevent it. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a beautiful story, and it is one of the most commonly taught books in […] (487 words, Jan 22, 2020)
- [Episode 121: Why you shouldn't discourage students from using their fingers in math class - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-121-why-you-shouldnt-discourage-students-from-using-their-fingers-in-math-class.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:10 — 31.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More The “math person” myth Far too frequently educators hear students say “I’m not a math person.” Often, children and even adults convince themselves that they’re “built” for other subjects like history or […] (421 words, Oct 8, 2019)
- [Episode 119: What is Decision Education and are you teaching it? - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-119-what-is-decision-education-and-are-you-teaching-it.html): We make thousands of decisions a day. So shouldn't we start teaching the psychology of decision making to our students? (279 words, Sep 24, 2019)
- [Episode 105: Recharging during your summer break - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-105-recharging-during-your-summer-break/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:45 — 22.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More Jackie Waldman, a New York City School Teacher and a certified Life Coach has been teaching for 30 years. She also works with other educators to help accomplish life goals […] (331 words, Jun 17, 2019)
- [Episode 104: How school districts can think like a data scientist - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-104-how-school-districts-can-think-like-a-data-scientist.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:25 — 28.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More How schools should be using their data For the past five years, Dr. Joy Smithson has been helping school districts build specialized reports using their data. Smithson is the lead […] (331 words, Jun 10, 2019)
- [Episode 100: How this teacher stopped grading at home - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-100-how-this-teacher-stopped-grading-at-home.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:15 — 23.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More A Resolution Worth Keeping A few years ago, Catlin Tucker made an ambitious New Year’s Resolution. She decided to no longer bring grading home.  The California English Teacher says she loved […] (338 words, May 14, 2019)
- [Episode 95: Why school leaders and administrators​ should ​teach - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-95-why-school-leaders-and-administrators-should-teach.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:21 — 22.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More Educator, author, and consultant, Jeffrey Benson, is making a case for educators in a position of leadership to carve out time and jump back into the classroom. Even if it’s […] (354 words, Apr 9, 2019)
- [The Most Inspiring Teachers on Instagram to Look Out For in 2019 | SchoolStatus](/content/blog/teachers-on-instagram/index.html): They say you must walk a mile in someone else’s shoes before you judge them. As teachers, we are faced with a lot of judgement. When we look for inspiration, we often find that we gravitate towards other teachers – those who have certainly walked many, many miles in our shoes. With the rise of social media and […] (1,612 words, Feb 25, 2019)
- [Ep. 87: Live From MECA - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/ep-87-live-from-meca/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:05 — 30.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More Podcasting live so educators can learn Each winter educators from around Mississippi gather in Jackson for the Mississippi Educational Computing Association, better known as MECA. Recording a live Podcast from […] (312 words, Feb 11, 2019)
- [Ep. 82: Can you measure​ curiosity and creativity? These MIT researchers​ say yes. - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/ep-82-can-you-measure-curiosity-and-creativity-these-mit-researchers-say-yes.html): Logically, these are the skills we should be teaching and measuring in our school system. But how do you measure curiosity or creativity? (646 words, Jan 8, 2019)
- [Ep. 74: "Distant Reading" - Students analyze sports, rap and books with computers - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/ep-74-distant-reading-students-analyze-sports-rap-and-books-with-computers.html): Students learned how to use computers to parse through massive amounts of text and answer questions that may otherwise seem unanswerable. Nilsson calls it distant reading. (341 words, Nov 5, 2018)
- [Ep. 70: Why a liberal arts degree is more valuable than you think - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/ep-70-why-a-liberal-arts-degree-is-more-valuable-than-you-think.html): Often, the liberal arts are a prime target of such criticism. Naysayers question the potential job opportunities a liberal arts degree offers. (420 words, Oct 7, 2018)
- [Ep. 69: Preparing students to write in college - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/ep-69-preparing-students-to-write-in-college/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:25 — 31.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MoreFor the past ten years, Dr. Andrew (AJ) Ogilvie has been working with students on writing and communication. The University of Southern California professor knows first hand the challenges students face while […] (211 words, Oct 1, 2018)
- [This skateboarder principal reveals his secret to turning schools around](/content/blog/episode-54-leading-with-love-the-secret-weapon-of-this-tattooed-principal.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:14 — 32.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MorePart one of a two-part interview Hamish Brewer is not your typical principal. He rides his skateboard through the school, tattoos cover his arms, and he high-fives students as he walks through the halls. […] (518 words, Jun 17, 2018)
- [Make Fortnite a vehicle for your classroom lessons | Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-46-make-fortnite-a-vehicle-for-your-classroom-lessons.html): When kids are not in school, they're rushing home to hop on their Xbox or PlayStation to play Fortnite, one of the most popular video games in years. But did you know Fortnite is packed with lessons of alliteration, math and geography? (380 words, Apr 21, 2018)
- [Ep. 32: Professional Development Gone Rogue | Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-32-professional-development-gone-rogue/index.html): Rich Czyz knows some school struggle to provide meaningful professional development. It's part of what motivated him to write "The Four O'clock Faculty" (259 words, Jan 4, 2018)
- [Episode 31: That's a wrap​ - Thanks 2017! - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-31-that-is-a-wrap-thanks-2017/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:14 — 13.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MoreThe Class Dismissed Podcast debuted in the Summer of 2017.  In just six months, the weekly podcast has interviewed 29 educators about creatives methods and tools used in the classroom. In Episode […] (263 words, Dec 28, 2017)
- [Episode 29 - Flipgrid Fever - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-29-flipgrid-fever/index.html): The concept is relatively simple.  A teacher creates a grid, inserts a topic and then students respond with short videos. (162 words, Dec 14, 2017)
- [Episode 26: Thankful for Educators! - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-26-thankful-for-educators/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:05 — 28.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MoreThis week is Thanksgiving week….So we’re taking our short break to spend time with our families. However, we’re extremely thankful for all of educating professionals that  listen to the Class Dismissed Podcast […] (558 words, Nov 22, 2017)
- [Episode 19: Digital Portfolios - How to - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-19-digital-portfolios-how-to/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:24 — 32.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MoreThe idea of a student digital portfolio is for the pupil to collect their achievements as digital artifacts and then display those online — often that’s a website. The practice is growing […] (317 words, Oct 4, 2017)
- [Episode 18 - Flipping your classroom - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-18-flipping-your-classroom/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:01 — 31.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MoreFlipped learning is a pedagogy that’s becoming more common in classrooms around the country. Classes are traditional structured where class time is reserved for the introduction of material, and then educators cut […] (306 words, Sep 27, 2017)
- [Episode 17 - The Proactive Home Visit - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-17-the-proactive-home-visit/index.html): Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:52 — 29.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | MoreValerie Lovato teaches elementary school at Eagleton Elementary in Denver Colorado.  In her school district, it’s encouraged to conduct home visits with all students families right around the start of the school year. […] (296 words, Sep 20, 2017)
- [Ep. 65: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the classroom - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/ep-65-augmented-reality-and-virtual-reality-in-the-classroom.html): This week on the Class Dismissed Podcast we speak with an expert on using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in the classroom.  (283 words, Sep 4, 2017)
- [Hurricane Katrina "Blue Dog" reissued to raise money for Texas Schools - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/hurricane-katrina-blue-dog-reissued-to-raise-money-for-texas-schools.html): After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast 12 years ago, the late artist George Rodrigue painted a new “Blue Dog” with a red cross on its chest and an American flag in the background. (325 words, Sep 1, 2017)
- [Episode 13: The Disillusionment Phase - With Roxanna Elden - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-13-the-disillusionment-phase-with-roxanna-elden.html): Sometime in October or November, thousands of new teachers hit a wall.  They're sleep deprived, they've made a few mistakes, and they start to question whether or not they picked the right career.  It's known as the disillusionment phase. (364 words, Aug 24, 2017)
- [Glasses Gap: Can free eyeglasses for students in need boost test scores? - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/glasses-gap-can-free-eyeglasses-for-students-in-need-boost-test-scores.html): Over the next couple of years Baltimore City schools are hoping to answer a question that you may be surprised has never been asked. Can you close the reading gap between poor and wealthy students, by simply providing students in need with free glasses.  (404 words, Aug 19, 2017)
- [CIO Review Magazine’s Technology Solution Awards | SchoolStatus](/content/blog/cio-review-magazines-technology-solution-awards/index.html): See the many awards from CIO Review Magazine from 2013-2017 showcasing the innovation and technology solutions in the education sector. (737 words, Aug 11, 2017)
- [Episode 11: TI-84 killer - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/episode-11-ti-84-killer/index.html): In a world where Apple and Samsung are expected to innovate and manufacture amazing new products every 12 months, the graphing calculator remains an anomaly.   (372 words, Aug 9, 2017)
- [School Supplies: 'Whoa Susannah' says what most Familys are thinking - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/school-supplies-whoa-susannah-says-what-most-families-are-thinking.html): Mom and internet celebrity ‘Whoa Susannah’ went on an epic rant about school supplies Tuesday, and her hilarious words are quickly making the rounds on Social Media. “Just got back from the Walmarts [sic] and spent $350 dollars per child. I could have dinner at the White House for less money” said Susannah. “People are […] (193 words, Aug 2, 2017)
- [What is matchmaking Alex? Two Teachers marry after meeting on Jeopardy! - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/what-is-matchmaking-alex-two-teachers-marry-after-meeting-on-jeopardy.html): A high school teacher and a middle school teacher met in the green room while recording Jeopardy back in 2013 and the rest was gameshow history.  The New York Times reports that the two love birds married in July, 2017. Michael Townes a high school teacher from Canada and Maryanne Lewell a middle school teacher […] (327 words, Jul 26, 2017)
- [Some schools will close for August 21 Eclipse - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/some-schools-will-close-for-august-21-eclipse/index.html): Schools in the St. Louis area have announced that they will be closed Monday August 21, for the Total Solar Eclipse. (Yes East Coast, school will already be back in session for some.) The Fox News affiliate in St. Louis reports that several school districts have voted to cancel class because the districts cannot safely […] (569 words, Jul 24, 2017)
- [BRILLIANT!! Why there should be a 'Teacher Supply Swap' in every U.S. city - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/brilliant-why-there-should-be-a-teacher-supply-swap-in-every-u-s-city.html): Every year, usually around January, teachers start running out of school supplies.  You know, pencils, erasers, binders–essential stuff!  Meanwhile, some teachers have an excess of stuff they don’t need, and those goods usually end up in the trash.   Back in 2014, some good people in Baltimore, Maryland created a solution to the dreaded supply shortfall. […] (295 words, Jun 29, 2017)
- [Carnegie Scientist: Zebrafish can help teach K-12 students about race and sex-ed - Class Dismissed Podcast](/content/blog/carnegie-scientist-zebrafish-can-help-teach-k-12-students-about-race-and-sex-ed.html): Dr. Steven Farber has dedicated his life to the study of zebrafish. Farber has a doctorate from MIT in molecular neurobiology and his lab at the Carnegie Institution for Science is used to research the biochemical process in living embryos. However, if you measure success by affecting others, Farber’s greatest accomplishment may be BioEYES? Farber […] (541 words, Jun 20, 2017)
- [Multi-Year Winner of DA Magazine's Readers Choice Top Products | SchoolStatus](/content/blog/multi-year-winner-of-da-magazines-readers-choice-top-products.html): DA Readers' Choice Top 100 Education Products recognizes SI&A for over four consecutive years for making a positive difference in education. (542 words, Feb 7, 2016)

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