Blogs

May 17, 2012

Self-service parent portal enhances communication in school community

LocalArq implemented a self-service portal for Franklin elementary in Summit, New Jersey. What is a self-service portal? Initially when websites were built, only programmers could build and upload the content to the website for others to view. Over time, software companies have built tools that enable non-computer folks to publish to a web page. With the help of a rich editor, it will enable a school parent in charge of communications in the community to simply edit a new post and voila, publish it to the column desired. The Franklin site has all sections of the home page driven in this manner. The editor chooses the column to update and publishes almost instantaneously to the website. This enables posting alerts, weekly news, changes to the schedule or any quick notes that need to be communicated to the entire community. Email alerts and notifications can only go so far in helping […]
May 17, 2012

MobileArq transforms communication in school community with technology tools

Franklin Elementary school in Summit, New Jersey implemented a parent portal with LocalArq’s innovative technology that provides personalized tools for the parent to keep on top of their children’s class, school and after-school activities at their fingertips. Parents have a hectic life keeping track of their children’s activities, transporting their kids to games, birthday parties and you name it. LocalArq’s MyChildPortal maintains a personalized group calendar, documents, forms online and tools to communicate with other parents at their fingertips.