SchoolStatus Named Top Family Engagement Solution in Excellence in Equity Awards

The top PreK-20 companies, products, and leaders with clear contributions to equity and access were identified across 29 unique award categories.

Ridgeland, Mississippi, December 17, 2024 — SchoolStatus, SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 EdTech, was recognized today as one of the top Family Engagement Solutions in the 2024 Excellence in Equity—Industry Impact Awards. This important recognition celebrates SchoolStatus’s innovative approach to advancing educational equity through meaningful family-school connections.

The Excellence in Equity Awards highlight organizations making significant contributions to educational equity and access across the PreK-20 spectrum. This year’s program recognized 44 outstanding companies, leaders, and products across 29 categories, showcasing the breadth and depth of innovation in educational equity.

“Congratulations to all the deserving winners of the Industry Impact Awards, and a heartfelt thank you for the work you do to support educators and students,” said Maia Appleby, Communications and Editorial Director for the American Consortium for Equity in Education. “It’s a joy to announce these winners, highlight their meaningful contributions to education, and it will be just as exciting to see what they do next.”

“At SchoolStatus, we believe that when schools and families come together, there’s no limit to what students can achieve,” said Russ Davis, CEO of SchoolStatus. “This recognition validates our mission of breaking down barriers and building relationships between school and home so that every student is known by name and by need. By making communication equitable and accessible, we’re not just connecting schools and homes—we’re bridging opportunity gaps.”

Nominees for the Industry Impact Awards were asked to provide information about their relevant work supporting equity and access, evidence of their impact, testimonials, and supporting materials. SchoolStatus’s family engagement platform stands out for its comprehensive approach to school-home communication, featuring:

• Multilingual communication capabilities that respect and accommodate family preferences
• Multi-channel outreach options including voice, text, video, and print
• Data-driven insights that enable proactive and meaningful engagement
• Seamless integration with existing school systems
• Tools that help eliminate communication barriers and promote equity

The impact of SchoolStatus’s approach is evident in the company’s results. A 2024 report analyzing approximately one million students across more than 100 partner districts revealed significant improvements in chronic absenteeism, particularly among historically underserved populations. While national chronic absence rates improved by 8.54%, SchoolStatus partner districts saw notably better outcomes. For instance, chronic absenteeism rates for Hispanic students dropped by 16.68%—double the national improvement rate.

The 2024 Excellence in Equity Awards shine a spotlight on solutions that are making tangible improvements in educational access and outcomes. SchoolStatus’s recognition in the Family Engagement category underscores the critical role that effective school-home communication plays in advancing educational equity.

About the Excellence in Equity Awards

The annual Excellence in Equity Awards program recognizes the companies, nonprofits, leaders, and educators whose work contributes to the critical goal of ensuring access and equity for every learner. Learn more at www.ace-ed.org/awards.

About SchoolStatus

SchoolStatus is a unified K-12 family engagement platform that improves student outcomes through school communications, attendance, and educator growth solutions. Serving over 22 million students across all 50 states, SchoolStatus provides data-backed insights that break down barriers and build relationships between school and home. For more information, visit schoolstatus.com.

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