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Mike Palmer discusses the evolution of school-home partnerships with Anu Vaid, focusing on the role of technology and AI in enhancing communication between schools and families.

How do we bridge the communication gap between schools and families in an increasingly fragmented digital world? In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Anu Vaid, the founder of ParentSquare, to explore the evolution of school-home partnerships over the last 15 years. Anu shares her journey as a computer engineer and immigrant parent who was overwhelmed by the disjointed tools of the K-12 system, from papers stuffed in backpacks to disparate robocalls and long emails . Today, ParentSquare serves over 22 million student families, providing a unified platform where everyone from the principal and teachers to the nurse and the librarian can speak with one voice . We dive into how technology can foster authentic human connection rather than just "checking a box," moving toward a positive school climate that supports every student. Key Takeaways: 🏫 The Unification of Stakeholders: Why it is essential for every department—from transportation to the school office—to come together on one trusted source for families . 📉 Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: Moving away from punitive compliance letters toward catching issues early and building a human-level sense of…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Palmer

Guest: Anu Vaid

Topics covered

• parent communication
• AI in education
• school-home partnerships
• technology in K-12
• chronic absenteeism
• human connection

Keywords

• ParentSquare
• AI
• education technology
• school communication
• K-12
• absenteeism
• human connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ParentSquare

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