ParentSquare Partners with Mindex (SchoolTool)

ParentSquare Partners with Mindex (SchoolTool) to Bring Seamless Communication and Family Engagement to New York School Districts

Schools and districts in the state of New York will have everything they need to communicate, involve and collaborate with families for student success

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. JULY 13, 2023 —  Mindex, creator of SchoolTool, the leading K-12 Student Management System (SMS) dedicated to New York State, and ParentSquare, an innovative communication and engagement platform for schools, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to redefine the way schools connect and engage with families, creating a seamless and efficient communication experience for all stakeholders.

ParentSquare has gained recognition as a cutting-edge communication platform that bridges the gap between educators and families. By providing a unified channel for messages, notifications, and essential updates, ParentSquare has revolutionized school-home communication, fostering greater parent and guardian involvement and engagement. The platform's user-friendly interface and robust features enable schools to share information, events, and progress reports efficiently to students and their families. Mindex's commitment to excellence within their SchoolTool product aligns perfectly with ParentSquare's mission to facilitate meaningful connections between schools and families.

Together, Mindex and ParentSquare will combine their expertise and resources to make the connection between SchoolTool and ParentSquare seamless. This collaboration will empower educators and families with a holistic communication system that ensures important information is easily accessible. Schools will benefit from streamlined administrative processes, improved parent/guardian engagement, and enhanced collaboration among all stakeholders.

"The partnership between Mindex and ParentSquare represents a significant step forward in advancing the way schools communicate with parents," said Michael Terzis, Chief Product Officer at Mindex. "We are excited to join forces with ParentSquare and combine our technologies to provide schools with a comprehensive solution that simplifies communication, promotes parental involvement, and ultimately supports student success."

ParentSquare Co-Founder and CEO, Sohit Wadhwa, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "We are delighted to partner with Mindex to offer an integrated communication platform that unifies school operations and parent engagement. By combining our strengths, we can provide a seamless experience for schools and parents, fostering better communication and strengthening the school-home connection.”

The collaboration between Mindex’s SchoolTool team and ParentSquare holds immense promise for the education community. By merging their expertise, innovative technologies, and shared vision, they aim to empower schools to build stronger relationships with families and drive student achievement to new heights.

About ParentSquare
ParentSquare is the leading provider of modern family and community engagement solutions for K-12 schools. Millions of educators and families in 49 states rely on the multipurpose unified platform that includes mass notifications, classroom communications, school websites, and other communication-based services, all supported by visual dashboards. ParentSquare's technology platform features comprehensive integrations with school administrative systems, translation to more than 100 languages, and app, email, text, voice, and web portal access for equitable communication. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn more at https://www.parentsquare.com 

About Mindex (SchoolTool):
Mindex is a software development company headquartered in Rochester, New York, with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. They are the parent company and creator of New York State’s market leading Student Management System, SchoolTool, and help private and public organizations of all sizes and industries tackle their application development challenges. Learn more at https://www.mindex.com/