News | July 23, 2024

PowerSchool Announces MyPowerHub, A Revolutionary Solution For School Communications And Engagement

Folsom, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) - PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, today announced the launch of MyPowerHub. This next-generation communications platform consolidates all the essential tools parents need to support their child’s educational success through a single, seamless interface. This innovative solution simplifies the user experience for parents and students and offers significant cost savings opportunities for schools by eliminating the need for multiple software applications. Starting in the 2024-25 school year, parents will have a single point of contact for information such as their student’s grades, attendance, assignments, schedules, communications, direct classroom messaging, integrated calendars and links to other systems.

MyPowerHub is available today to PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) customers worldwide with multimodal accessibility and features such as messaging, calendars, grades, schedules and more. In October, MyPowerHub will include expanded features such as support for 120 languages, messaging enhancements, proactive notifications and PowerBuddy™, PowerSchool’s AI-powered assistant. The solution will also be available to customers regardless of the student information system they use, so schools around the world can benefit from its innovative features and unified platform.

“We are excited to introduce MyPowerHub, which embodies our commitment to enriching the experience of all stakeholders involved in a student’s educational journey,” said Shivani Stumpf, Chief Product and Innovation Officer, PowerSchool. “By providing this one-stop view, we are simplifying communication and access to vital information, making it easier for students, parents and educators to stay connected and informed. This proactive approach significantly strengthens parent engagement and fosters a dynamic, collaborative partnership between home and school, setting a new standard for educational transparency, engagement and support.”

Introducing MyPowerHub: A Single Dashboard
Research data shows that 70% of parents use two to six systems to access the information they need about their child’s learning. This often involves using multiple platforms and logins, leading to frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed. MyPowerHub delivers a consolidated experience by seamlessly integrating PowerSchool solutions’ parent workflows into a single platform. MyPowerHub differentiates itself by seamlessly integrating news feeds, calendars, directories, and messaging with many key district platforms, creating a truly one-stop experience for parents and students.

MyPowerHub beta testers report high satisfaction with MyPowerHub, with 100% finding it easy to navigate on a mobile device.* Other highly rated highlights include creating calendar events, sending emails from the directory, and searching news feeds. Users also rated the translation of news feed messages and calendar events at a perfect 5.0, highlighting the platform’s intuitive design and features.

“Teachers and administrators can post important information to students and parents, making PowerSchool a one-stop shop for all information,” said Brian Getz, Computer/Instructional Technology Coordinator, West Mifflin Area School District in Pennsylvania. “MyPowerHub will be extremely helpful to parents in their districts, ensuring they have easy access to critical updates and resources to support their children’s education.”

PowerBuddy for Engagement, PowerSchool’s safe and secure AI assistant, will also be available in MyPowerHub, enabling parents to engage in their child’s educational journey through natural language Q&A features.

MyPowerHub Key Features:

  • All-in-one interface: Parents log in to a single interface and access all of their essential platforms used in the district. Graphical tiles display grades, attendance, homework, fees, directories, two-way messaging and more from the PowerSchool SIS, providing a streamlined view.
  • Accessibility: MyPowerHub is GDPR, COPPA and FERPA compliant certified by 1EDTECH, ensuring data privacy and security.
  • Multilingual Support: Supports over 120 languages ​​by the end of 2024, ensuring the inclusion of diverse communities.
  • A unified experience: seamless integration with PowerSchool Student Information System , PowerSchool SchoolMessenger , PowerSchool Performance Matters , PowerSchool Schoology Learning .
  • Mobile accessibility: The mobile app supports voice navigation, improving mobile usability.
  • PowerBuddy Ready: Enables parents to receive personalized support, proactive communication, and timely information through natural language interactions. This includes the ability to inquire about their child’s grades, attendance, Spring Break schedule, or homework, eliminating the need to navigate multiple reports or app screens.

For more information about MyPowerHub, visit www.powerschool.com .

About PowerSchool
PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to empower educators, administrators and families to deliver a personalized education for every student. PowerSchool offers end-to-end product clouds that connect the central office to the classroom and home with award-winning products such as Schoology Learning and Naviance CCLR, so school districts can securely manage student data, enrollment, attendance, grades, instruction, assessments, human resources, talent, professional development, special education, data analytics and insights, communications, and college and career readiness. PowerSchool supports more than 55 million students in more than 90 countries and more than 17,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts in the United States by student enrollment. For more information, visit www.powerschool.com .

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*Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from MyPowerHub beta testers.
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