Adams 12 School District adopts Brooms app for improved family-teacher communication

The Adams 12 Board of Education meeting on June 4, 2025, highlighted significant advancements in school-family communication and positive survey results reflecting school climate improvements.

A key focus of the meeting was the introduction of a new two-way communication platform called Brooms by Apogee, aimed at enhancing engagement between teachers and families. This initiative is designed to streamline communication across all grade levels and schools, allowing parents to receive messages in their preferred language. The platform will be fully integrated with existing systems, ensuring that families can easily access information about their children's education regardless of the school they attend. This is particularly beneficial for families with children in multiple schools, as it consolidates communication into one accessible location.

The board also celebrated encouraging survey results from the Panorama survey, which indicated a notable increase in positive perceptions of school climate. Schools like Westview and Stuckey reported response rates of 53% and 55%, respectively, with significant gains in areas such as valuing diversity and fostering environments for family advocacy. The overall school climate has improved by 7% since the survey's inception in 2017, reflecting a growing sense of community and support among families.

Board members expressed enthusiasm for the new communication tool, emphasizing its potential to bridge gaps in engagement, particularly for families from diverse backgrounds. The ability to communicate in over a hundred languages is expected to foster a greater sense of belonging and involvement in students' educational experiences.

In addition to the communication platform, the board discussed the possibility of extending the new system to charter schools within the district, ensuring that all students and families can benefit from consistent and effective communication.

As the district prepares for the upcoming school year, these initiatives aim to strengthen the connection between families and schools, ultimately enhancing student success and community involvement. The board's commitment to improving communication and engagement reflects a broader goal of fostering inclusive educational environments for all families in the Adams 12 community.