Many schools have worked hard to establish communication and maintain transparency with parents. Many are turning to technology for help with this goal.  Schools' missions, visions, codes of conduct, curriculum, requirements, contact information, emergency communications, and budget information have become standard information shared on websites and social media. Using social media to communicate about athletic events, emergencies, school closings, good news, homework and meetings have become the norm. Webpages, Facebook, and Twitter are among the most popular.  All are vehicles for sending information out. Using these vehicles to communicate is important.  It is also important to note it is mostly a one-way communication, sharing information and an attempt at transparency.  What about relationships? Read more...