Great Tools and Apps for Teacher-Parent Communication

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: May 19, 2023

October 26, 2014
Students with parents who are up-to-date on their child(ren)’s lives tend to perform better in school. Fortunately, technology offers a variety of ways that can save teachers time as well as keep parents engaged. Here are some notable tools used by teachers and parents.

Gives teachers a host of ways to collaborate with parents, like newsletters, calendars, fundraisers, and volunteer requests.

Automatically shares classroom photos, notes, and other documents with parents for real-time updates.

Helps parents meet other parents in their neighborhood for playdates, as well as share photos with relatives.

A new service that provides reviews and guides for local kids’ activities. Currently offered only in part of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational technology landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.