Why do families disengage from school

Effective communication between families and schools is essential for student success. However, some families may disengage from school for various reasons, including language barriers, cultural differences, and negative past experiences. In this blog post, we will discuss why some families disengage from school and how Skoolr+Skoolboard can help teachers and school administrators fix this issue.

Why Some Families Disengage from School

Language Barriers

Language barriers can be a significant barrier to communication between families and schools. When families are unable to communicate effectively with their children's teachers, they may feel disconnected from the school community. Additionally, language barriers can make it difficult for families to understand important announcements, academic progress reports, and other school-related information.

Cultural Differences

Cultural differences can also be a barrier to communication between families and schools. Families may come from different cultural backgrounds with different expectations and values regarding education. These differences can result in misunderstandings and miscommunications that can lead to disengagement.

Negative Past Experiences

Negative past experiences with schools can also contribute to disengagement. Families who have had negative experiences with schools in the past may be reluctant to engage with their children's current school. Additionally, families who have experienced discrimination or bias may be hesitant to engage with schools that they perceive as unwelcoming.

How Skoolr+Skoolboard Can Help

Skoolr and Skoolboard are digital communication tools designed to help teachers and parents communicate more effectively. They offer several features that can help to address the issues of disengagement discussed above. Skoolr is a private social media timeline for each class that teachers manage, the Skoolboard is a dashboard for school admin to link all the Skoolrs in the school and make parent-teacher-school communication a breeze.

Instant Translations

One of the most significant benefits of Skoolr and Skoolboard is instant translations. With this feature, families can communicate with teachers in their preferred language, even if the teacher does not speak that language. This can help to break down language barriers and promote more effective communication.

Ease-of-Use

Skoolr and Skoolboard are also designed to be easy to use, even for families who may not be comfortable with technology. They function like social media platforms, with updates and announcements posted to a timeline that families can access from their phones or web browsers. This ease-of-use can help to increase engagement among families who may feel intimidated by traditional communication methods.

Free and Accessible

Skoolr and Skoolboard are free to use and accessible from any phone or web browser. This accessibility ensures that all families can participate in school communication, regardless of their financial situation or access to technology.

Engagement

Skoolr and Skoolboard can help to increase engagement among families by providing regular updates on their children's academic progress and school activities. By fostering a sense of community and engagement, families are more likely to feel connected to the school and invested in their children's education.

In conclusion, effective communication between families and schools is essential for student success. However, some families may disengage from school due to language barriers, cultural differences, and negative past experiences. Skoolr and Skoolboard can help to address these issues by providing instant translations, ease-of-use, free and accessible access, and increased engagement. By using Skoolr and Skoolboard, teachers and school administrators can help to create a more connected and engaged school community that supports student success.

If you're a teacher or school administrator who wants to learn more about Skoolr and Skoolboard, we encourage you to request the PDF of Skoolboard by email at support@Skoolroom.co or explore the website by clicking on the Tabs at the top of this page. This will provide you with more information about the features and benefits of these tools.