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Classroom Messaging Software Articles
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of people around the world. We had to quickly adapt to different ways of working, learning, and connecting with each other. There has been continuous and mounting worry about the spread of the virus, disruption to the status quo, and it has been unlike anything we’ve experienced in modern times.
by Rachael Altman
Six Tips for Getting the Most Out of EdTech Software Purchases
The class erupted in cheers and groans.
by Shaun Bishop
Classroom Messaging Software Glossary Terms
Classroom Messaging Software Discussions
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Question on: SchoolStatus
How do I teach my parents how to use SS so it is effective for them?
Sometimes my parents don’t know how to respond to texts and don’t know how to call back. What is the best way to train/educate them in a meaningful way?
School Status really does not need any training - it is an easy way for teachers to get in touch with parents, and for parents to text back in real time. There is no training needed.
Hi! Here is a link to a printable letter you can send to parents - https://help.schoolstatus.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032437932-Announcing-SchoolStatus-to-Parents.
Each teacher at your school has their own unique School Status number. The parents will need to save that number in their phones and can text or call you using it. They do not have to download an app, it automatically sends through SS. Hope this helps!
I agree with Julie, if they know how to text, they simply respond. I always give parents our school number to call if they have questions. I haven't had any parent express difficulty in utilizing the platform. Best communication tool ever!!!
I have never been on the other side of the phone call but they tell me there's a list of how to respond (leave a voicemail, call back, etc) associated with a number selection. I feel it would be helpful to test call myself somehow and hear what they hear because they might not know to listen through the choices.
I leave voice mails, call back, or send a paper note with directions on how to use school status. They can also call the school number and ask to speak to me so I can explain how they can use the system.
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Question on: SchoolStatus
How long does it take to update New student information with they come to our schools?
Also having some issues with multiple students who are siblings appearing in The program. May be an office issue.
Thank you for question, Kurtina! We sync all teacher and student data from your student information system (SIS) nightly. As long as it is there and entered correctly, you'll see it in SchoolStatus. For instance, if you change a parent's contact number within your SIS today, you'll see that new number displayed in SS tomorrow. I hope this helps. If you ever have questions or see any issues, please reach out to us at help@schoolstatus.com. Thanks!
If you are linked to your Student Information System, usually overnight updates take care of all of that.
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Question on: SchoolStatus
Is there a way to incorporate facetime with schoolstatus in the future now that yhe epidemic has called for more of a need?
Contacting families when dealing with illnesses, quarantines, or just missing from classes for a reason and possibly giving them lessons or visual information along with verbal communication.
Thank you for your question, Aaron! We definitely understand the value video calls now have, especially for remote learning. This is something we are looking at and is a feature request we have with our Technical Team. If this is something that we are able to implement in the future, we will be sure to let you all know. I hope that answers your question.
Hey Aaron - I wanted to add to Aaron's (our Aaron) comments and say that this is a feature that is in active development at SchoolStatus. We're super excited to bring it to you and hope to have an announcement in the near future to share. - Russ
Classroom Messaging Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
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G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Classroom Messaging
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report



