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Bethlehem Area SD plans ParentSquare rollout to reduce 'app fatigue' and centralize messaging
Summary
District staff told the committee they will recommend ParentSquare as a unified communications platform that can sync with the Synergy student information system, translate messages, support SMS and app users, and provide a daily digest to reduce notification volume.
James told the committee the district has been evaluating communication platforms and will recommend ParentSquare at an upcoming board meeting, highlighting features intended to reduce parental "app fatigue." "ParentSquare can do the things that ClassDojo is currently doing at our elementary schools, and in many ways with better functionality," James said.
Staff said ParentSquare can automatically…
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