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Wellfleet Associates @WellfleetAssoc

Maximizing the reach and impact of district and school communications

Joined September 2023
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Why are so many parents opting out of public education? Read our summary of an important NY Times report wellfleet-associates.com/pos…

Why So Many Parents Are Opting Out of Public Schools (Part 1)

Recently, The New York Times "The Daily" podcast had an episode entitled "Why So Many Parents are Opting Out of Public Schools." Public school enrollment in the U.S. is declining sharply, while...

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Budget cuts are real; but strong family partnerships don’t have to cost a thing. Here are 3 low-cost strategies schools can use now: 1️⃣ Two-way comms 2️⃣ Early family-teacher connection 3️⃣ Tap into family culture & stories More here: bit.ly/3GRzTde #FamilyEngagement

3 Smart Moves for Family Engagement During Budget Cuts

With federal funding cuts affecting schools nationwide, now is the time to double down on something that doesn’t require big budgets: authentic partnerships with families. Strong family-school...

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School districts are facing major 2025–26 budget pressure as $6B in federal funds are frozen. Cuts to after-school, EL programs, & staff are already happening. Here’s how districts are responding what leaders can do next: bit.ly/44NOJdI #education #familyengagement
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Why do low-income families often change phone numbers? 📵 Service interruptions 🏠 Housing instability 📦 Prepaid plans 🔒 Safety & privacy If schools rely on calls/texts alone, families may miss critical info. Multi-channel comms = more reliable. #edtech #k12 #familyengagement
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Great opinion piece in @The74 from Vito Borrello of @NAFSCE on goings on in the Federal Government. It is frightening to think of the knowledge that may be lost as the DoE is dismantled without a knowledge transfer plan. This is consulting 101. #familyengagement
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You asked and we are listening! Every week, we are going to be sharing out successes in #familyengagement - whether it be at the district, school, classroom, or family level. So please send us your successes to share with others! Let's all learn and celebrate together.
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Education Department to Fire 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff, leaving the department with approximately 1/2 the staff it had in January. #DepartmentofEducation nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/po…

Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff (Published 2025)

The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.

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School districts spend millions on software—but much of it goes unused 😬. If tech isn't fully adopted, families stay uninformed, and districts lose $$$. Learn what should districts and schools think about. bit.ly/4brV3t6 #EdTech #K12Leadership #SchoolDistricts

Maximizing the Value of Communications Software: Use It or Lose It

School districts invest millions in software to enhance communication, streamline operations, and improve student outcomes. But a common issue persists—many of these tools go underutilized or, worse,...

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Just a reminder to check in with your families this week.
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Your district/school relies on SMS for quick communication, but what if messages don’t reach the right people? Incorrect contact info means families miss critical updates.Are you ensuring messages are delivered securely? bit.ly/40NRSqO #EdTech #SchoolCommunication #K12

ICYMI: The Power and Peril of SMS for School Districts

Over the past two weeks, I have heard from several district and school administrators with a simple question: "why aren't our families receiving the information we send out? The dashboard tells us we...

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Schools are scrambling to manage deportation fears. How are educators responding? Check out our latest blog: bit.ly/40N1x0N #Education #Immigration #StudentSafety #Equity #SchoolLeadership

How Schools Are Responding to New Deportation Fears

Following the new administration’s decision to rescind protections that previously shielded schools from immigration enforcement, educators nationwide are scrambling to reassure students and famili...

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🚨 Educators face big challenges in engaging families—33% cite incomplete info, 32% struggle with language barriers. Our blog breaks down solutions from the 2024 Educator Report! 📝👇 bit.ly/4heQ5SB #Education #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement

Unlocking the Power of School-Family Partnerships: Insights from the 2024 SchoolStatus Educator...

How do we bridge the gap between schools and families to support student success? This critical question lies at the heart of the recently released 2024 Educator Report by SchoolStatus, which...

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A good read to get some practical ideas. How Schools Can Navigate Trump's Immigration Policies edweek.org/teaching-learning…

How Schools Can Navigate Trump's Immigration Policies

As legal protections remain for immigrant students, experts share what educators can do in the wake of federal immigration policy changes.

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📢 Tight budgets don’t have to mean poor communication! Discover how school districts and schools can maximize the value of their communication software with actionable strategies. Read more: bit.ly/4j8rwbe #EdTech #Education #SchoolLeadership #BudgetCuts

Maximizing Communication Software Value Amid Tight Budgets

In an era of escalating costs and budgetary constraints, school districts are grappling with the challenge of doing more with less. According to McKinsey and Company, 53% of district leaders expect a...

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Great family engagement survey from @FamilyELab
FamilyEngagementLab@FamilyELab
26 Sep 2024
Fewer than 40% of teachers report feeling adequately trained for engaging families. Fortunately, we know that targeted training can build the teacher capacity to engage in high-impact #FamilyEngagement. Read about what it will take to close this gap: ow.ly/UjUy50T2uQQ
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Survey data from @y2analytics: 96% of parents believe they are very or somewhat involved in their child’s education. Teachers think only 63% believe this to be true. More shocking: 58% of parents think they are very involved while only 7% of teachers believe this to be true.
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Looking forward to two amazing webinars
Successful Innovations
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25 Sep 2024
Lots of learning opportunities tomorrow, September 27th! Learn at lunch with THE Dr. Roz with @Successfulinc , and learn at dinner with Family Engagement Solutions powered by @NationalPTA! Twice the learning in 1 day! ⬇️
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Data from your communications/family engagement solutions are key. Used correctly, these solutions enable you to best manage the dialogue in your district and school community. How do you use your data today? #familyengagement #education #Communications
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How schools can go the extra mile to reduce absenteeism? An excellent article from @WestEd edsource.org/?page_id=718876 via @edsource
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Districts and schools: Are you maximizing the value you get from your family engagement solutions? September IS the best time to get families connected to your chose solution(s). Once connected, you have a simple way to communicate both to and with your families
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