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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Districts in Eight States Choose ClassDojo for Districtwide Communication and Family Engagement
ClassDojo, trusted by teachers for over a decade, is now helping entire districts connect with families in a secure, inclusive way SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Districts across New York, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland are partnering with ClassDojo for Districts to strengthen communication and deepen family engagement across their schools. Already used by more than 45 million families and teachers worldwide, ClassDojo is a trusted classroom tool. Now, ClassDojo for Districts brings that same connection and ease to entire school systems—with tools built to scale, support multilingual communities, and meet the highest privacy standards. New districts joining the ClassDojo for Districts community include: Lynchburg (VA) City Schools Manor ISD, Edgewood ISD, Laredo ISD, and Ysleta ISD (TX) Pittsburgh (PA) Public Schools Alamosa (CO) School District Sylvania (OH) Schools Charleston (SC) County Schools Diocese of Rockville (MD) Schools Linden (NY) Public Schools ClassDojo for Districts offers: One communication platform across all schools Automatic translation in 130+ languages Districtwide messaging, announcements, and updates Admin-level controls for oversight and alignment Seamless integration with SIS, SSO, and rosters Industry-leading proactive approach to data privacy FERPA and COPPA compliance, plus the Common Sense Privacy Seal for Districts "As we wrap up our first year as a ClassDojo for Districts partner, one of the biggest benefits has been the ability to create a more unified communication experience across our schools," said Will Herring, Assistant Director of Technology, Moore County Schools in North Carolina. "ClassDojo was already widely used and well regarded in our classrooms, so it made sense to build on that foundation at the district level. Just as important is the data—we're no longer sending messages into a void. Now we can see when families are engaging—and that insight is shaping everything from parent engagement strategies to our broader school improvement plans." "Our goal is to make it easy for every family to stay informed, feel welcome, and be involved—without adding more work for educators," said Dr. Chad A. Stevens, ClassDojo's Head of K12 Engagement. "We're proud to support districts that are building stronger communities around their students by helping district leaders improve communication, streamline tools, and better connect with every family." To learn more, visit: About ClassDojo for DistrictsClassDojo is on a mission to give every child an education they love. Already used by over 45 million families and teachers around the world, ClassDojo helps schools build strong, connected communities. ClassDojo for Districts brings this connection to the whole school system—helping leaders reach every family, reduce absences, improve student behavior, and ensure consistent communication across schools. Districts gain the oversight they need with tools like rostering, SSO, and SIS integration, plus simple ways to celebrate students, share updates, and keep families in the loop—all in a platform teachers already love. And it's free for teachers, schools, and districts. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ClassDojo
Axios
19-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
How much federal funding San Antonio school districts get
Local school districts in Texas are struggling with funding deficits and could face more shortfalls under a Trump administration plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Why it matters: As the White House signals that less help could be coming, Texas public school districts are closing campuses while facing teacher shortages and falling school performance ratings. The big picture: Education has been a focus of the Texas Legislature this year. Gov. Greg Abbott this month signed legislation creating a $1 billion private school voucher program. Lawmakers are also advancing long-sought legislation to bolster public school funding. The Texas House last month passed House Bill 2, which would spend nearly $8 billion to increase per-student funding by $395, among other measures. The Senate last week released its counter-proposal, which would increase per-student funding by just $55, per the Texas Tribune. Reality check: It's unclear precisely how the potential demise of the Education Department will affect federal funding to local school systems. The department is the primary source of federal money to local schools, but not the only one. Zoom in: Public schools across Texas receive about $13.4 billion in funding from federal sources, per Census Bureau data. That's about $439 per person, making Texas No. 9 in the nation for per person federal school funding. Northside ISD, San Antonio's largest school district, gets about 15% of its revenue from federal sources. That's more than $219 million. Between the lines: Nationally, federal funds now make up an average of about 14% of a public school system's budget, with more typically going to lower-income areas. That plays out in San Antonio. On the South Side, Harlandale, South San and Somerset ISDs bring in more federal revenue than local revenue. Alamo Heights ISD, a wealthy North Side district, receives just 6% of its revenue from federal funding, while Edgewood ISD on the city's near West Side gets 42%. Other area districts counted federal funding among their revenue in 2023: Medina Valley ISD: 10% East Central ISD: 16.5% North East ISD: 17% Judson ISD: 17% Southside ISD: 21% Somerset ISD: 22% San Antonio ISD: 26% Harlandale ISD: 27% South San ISD: 30.5% What they're saying: In Edgewood ISD, federal funds support afterschool instruction and professional development for educators, as well as a special education program and Head Start and Early Head Start programs, Myrna Martinez, Edgewood's superintendent of business operations, tells Axios in a statement. "Losing this support would have a profound impact not only on the district but also on the many families who depend on these early learning opportunities," Martinez says. "No matter the challenges, Edgewood ISD will continue to prioritize student success and provide every opportunity to ensure their future." The other side: Trump's order to close the Education Department is a step toward fulfilling one of his campaign promises: removing federal oversight of states' public education systems.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Edgewood ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent position
EDGEWOOD, Texas (KETK)– The Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees announced their lone finalist for the superintendent position during a school board meeting on Monday. A proud 1990 Edgewood ISD graduate, Scott Tyner, was named as the lone finalist for the Edgewood ISD superintendent position. Tyner has been the Martins Mill ISD superintendent since April 2021 and was previously the Tenaha ISD superintendent for nine years where he also was a coach and principal. Central Heights ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent position 'Ali, Aidan and I are beyond honored, humbled and excited to rejoin the school family where it all began,' said Tyner. 'The purple and gold have remained close to my heart through the years, getting to follow my nephews and niece during their Bulldog years. I absolutely cannot wait to rekindle old relationships and begin new ones with the stakeholders of the Bulldog Family. Bulldogs Stand Together, and we can't wait to begin this amazing journey.' Tyner and his wife, Ali have been married since 1998 and are proud parents of three sons: Andrew, 22, attending Oklahoma State University Alex, 20, attending Oklahoma State University Aidan, 14, 8th grader at Martins Mill ISD Diboll ISD officially hires new superintendent The Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees will schedule a meeting at the end of the required 21-day waiting period to finalize Tyner's appointment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
