North Carolina District Wins ISTE 2025 Distinguished Award for AI Leadership and Parent Engagement Innovation

Kimberley Thompson-Hairston, Director of Instructional Technology and Media for Stokes County Schools and Chad Stevens, Head of K-12 Engagement for ClassDojo, sat down with eSchool to discuss strategies for success when it comes to district-family communication. Have a listen:

Starting in November 2023, the district created actionable guidance documents for families and teachers, moving beyond basic policy to practical application. Their partnership with ClassDojo achieved 94% parent-teacher communication response rates within 24 hours through strategic data analysis and professional development. The district emphasizes balancing AI tools with essential human skills like empathy and collaboration. Meanwhile, ClassDojo is expanding district-level features in 2026, including middle/high school messaging and automated attendance alerts to enhance school-family engagement.

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