September marks not only the beginning of the school year, but also a time when we share new features with our Kinvolved community.
We’ve listened to every sentiment that you’ve shared–both words of delight and suggestions for improvement.
A 2015 survey of over 100 Kinvolved teachers in NYC showed that use of Kinvolved’s app had a significant positive impact on family engagement, both in terms of quality of communication and frequency of communication. Specifically:
- 88% of teachers agreed that Kinvolved improved their communication with parents
- 69% stated that using Kinvolved increased the frequency of parent communication
- 66% noted that parents were easier to reach using Kinvolved’s text function
Teachers also reported that they’re seeking:
- A better way to track communication efforts within Kinvolved’s app
- Translated messages to break down language barriers that persist in high needs communities
- More granular details about attendance data and messaging related to attendance
Kinvolved has listened, and new features include:
- Pre-translated message templates
- Improved attendance data page with views of subgroups of students based on attendance trends, and ability to send messages to each subgroup
- More robust communication tracking system that conveys pulse checks regarding positive and negative messaging
We’re eager to hear what you think of these new features, and what additional features you’d like to see.
We’re all in this together, with the shared belief that technology tools can be part of a systemic change for our children. We’re starting by messaging families, but we know that each day, with each message, we make a significant impact in the lives of teachers, students, and parents across the nation.
How can we do this better? Email me directly with your feedback or ideas at Alexandra@Kinvolved.com.
