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New Report Reveals Shifting Priorities of School Communications–and the Challenges Holding Districts Back

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Finalsite’s 2027 District Communications Report reveals how schools are measuring success differently, where families still encounter barriers and how AI is reshaping family engagement.

GLASTONBURY, Conn., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Finalsite, a K–12 Family Experience Platform serving more than 50,000 schools worldwide, today published its 2027 District Communications Report. The national study examines how public school communications priorities, practices and challenges are evolving today.

Compared with Finalsite’s 2025 report, the findings reveal that the role of school communications is rapidly expanding beyond simply delivering messages to center on driving meaningful outcomes for schools and families. But as families’ expectations grow, the challenges districts face continue to keep pace.

Three key findings emerged:

Districts are increasingly measuring communications by real-world outcomes across the full family journey. The percentage of districts tracking student and family retention more than doubled since 2025, while conversion tracking increased from 17.7% to 24.5%. These findings suggest districts are looking beyond traditional engagement metrics to better understand how communications influence enrollment, retention and overall school success.Families still struggle to complete everyday school tasks. More than two-thirds (67.1%) of respondents say families very often or sometimes need staff assistance with forms, payments and registrations. More than half (52.2%) identify separate systems and multiple logins as obstacles. Language barriers compound the problem: while 70.4% of districts say they always translate emergency alerts, only 21.4% consistently translate payment-related messages.AI is becoming standard practice, but policies are lagging. Nearly 87% of district communications teams use AI for tasks like drafting emails, editing content and creating social media posts. Yet just 21.7% have formal written AI guidelines, despite widespread concerns about accuracy, overreliance and public trust.

“School communications is so much more than sending messages,” said Jim Calabrese, CEO of Finalsite. “It’s the foundation for building trust with families, making it easier for them to engage with their schools, access information and take action. This research shows encouraging progress in how districts measure success, and it also shows there’s still a long way to go to overcome the barriers that continue to create unnecessary work for families and staff.”

Explore the Full Findings

Finalsite will host a free webinar on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET, featuring district communications leaders and Finalsite strategists discussing the research and practical ways schools can strengthen family engagement, reduce communication barriers and measure meaningful outcomes.

Register for the webinar to hear more about the findings and what they mean for school districts.

About Finalsite
Finalsite is a K–12 Family Experience Platform serving more than 50,000 schools worldwide, making school easier for families and simpler for school teams to manage.

From the first website visit to enrollment, communications and payments, Finalsite connects the interactions that shape a family’s relationship with their school. By bringing together essential tools, data and workflows, Finalsite helps schools and districts reduce administrative complexity, personalize communications and strengthen enrollment and retention—giving staff more time to serve students and families.

Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut with employees across the U.S. and internationally in Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.

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finalsite@finnpartners.com

 

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NatGold Digital Announces Immediate Delisting of NATG from MEXC Following U.S. Treasury Action

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NatGold Digital Ltd. (“NatGold” or the “Company”) today announced that it has requested the delisting of the NatGold Token (NATG) from MEXC, a global cryptocurrency exchange where NATG is currently listed, with immediate effect.

The decision follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s announcement of an order issued by its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Combating Russian Money Laundering Act, prohibiting U.S. financial institutions from processing funds transfers involving MEXC Global.

NatGold is a U.S. company whose wholly owned subsidiary, NatGold Integrity Vault LLC, is registered with FinCEN as a money services business. The Company is acting ahead of the order’s effective date.

“As a U.S. company operating through a FinCEN-registered money services business, we are acting immediately in response to Treasury’s decision,” said Mark Radke, Executive Chairman of NatGold Digital. “Trust is a cornerstone of NatGold’s operating structure, and responding promptly to this regulatory action reflects that commitment.”

NatGold is in advanced discussions with multiple regulatory-compliant exchanges and venues  serving global markets, including the United States, and intends to replace MEXC as soon as possible. Once new listings are confirmed, NATG token holders will be advised of the arrangements and encouraged to register accounts and link their wallets, as applicable, to continue trading.

About NatGold Digital Ltd.

NatGold Digital Ltd. is the global leader in digital gold mining and the architect and operator of a patent-pending, non-extractive platform designed to unlock the intrinsic value of technically verified in-ground gold resources that remain securely stored in Mother Nature’s Vault. NatGold Tokens are structured to represent standardized unit interests in NatGold Certified Resources, disclosed under internationally recognized geological Technical Reports — without physical extraction, processing, or movement of gold. The result is a superior fiat money alternative designed to help lead a global monetary reformation.

For additional background, please visit NatGold.com or our official YouTube channel for videos and information about our digital mining ecosystem: youtube.com/@NatGold_Digital.

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InvestorServices@NatGold.com
+1 (646) 825-3038

The information in the above release has been prepared by NatGold Digital Ltd. (“NatGold”) using its best efforts to realistically and factually present the information contained herein. However, subjective opinion, reliance on factors outside NatGold’s control, and external information sources unavoidably mean that NatGold cannot warrant the information to be exhaustive, complete, or sufficient. The information provided herein is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not constitute an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any shares or securities of NatGold or for the purchase or sale of any NatGold Tokens. NatGold Tokens are not intended to be “securities” in any jurisdiction, and NatGold makes no claim or representation related to the value of NatGold or NatGold Tokens. Potential investors should seek advice from a qualified financial dealer before investing in NatGold. There are substantial risks associated with investing in development-stage digital assets and technology companies.

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What to Look for in an Online GLP-1 Provider: Meant Outlines Five Questions Worth Asking Before Signing Up

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MANASSAS, Va., Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As more telehealth companies offer GLP-1 care, the options can look alike from the outside, and telling them apart takes more than a glance at a landing page. Meant is sharing five questions consumers can ask when choosing an online GLP-1 provider, along with how it approaches each one.

Five Questions Worth Asking

Who makes the clinical decisions? A trustworthy provider should be clear about which licensed clinicians review each person’s information. At Meant, those decisions are made by licensed providers through its clinical partner, OpenLoop Health.Is there a real evaluation first? Look for a health-history review before anything is prescribed, and for plain language that a prescription is never guaranteed. Meant’s online assessment covers health history, current medications, and goals.Can the company’s credentials be checked? Independent certifications are one signal consumers can verify for themselves. Meant displays the seal for its LegitScript certification on its website.Is it clear who fills prescriptions? Providers should be open about the pharmacies they work with and whether those pharmacies are licensed in the United States.Is ongoing support spelled out, limits included? Good providers explain what follow-up looks like and who handles which questions. Meant pairs care with an optional Care Coach, and medical questions go to the care team.

A certification is a transparency signal, not a government approval or a promise about results, and no checklist replaces a conversation with a licensed clinician. Meant does not diagnose or prescribe, and treatment is not guaranteed for every applicant.

Take a Closer Look

Consumers who want to see how the assessment, clinical oversight, and coaching fit together can visit Meant‘s website and compare the details against the questions above.

About Meant

Meant is a health and wellness technology company focused on personalized GLP-1 weight-care support delivered through telehealth. The platform combines an online clinical assessment, licensed oversight through OpenLoop Health, Care Coach support, and supplemental wellness resources. Meant does not itself diagnose or prescribe; clinical decisions are made by its clinical partners. Learn more at meant.health.

Meant Health, Inc.
support@meant.health
1-512-879-9187
10199 Dean Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, USA

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Capturing the Beauty of Anhui through Images–2026 Anhui Photography Season Concludes

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HUANGSHAN, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Crionline.

Spanning summer and autumn across three successive photography tours, the “Picturesque Anhui • Imaging Anhui” 2026 Anhui Photography Season officially wrapped up on November 4. Co-hosted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), the Anhui Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People’s Government, the event drew 116 photographers from 38 countries and regions. They visited 46 distinctive cultural and tourism attractions across five cities: Hefei, Chizhou, Anqing, Huangshan and Xuancheng. Through their lenses, they presented Anhui’s landscapes, cultural heritage and vibrant everyday life to the world.

Looking back on the three sessions: The first session kicked off in Hefei. Photographers documented the city’s innovation-driven urban landscape as well as the picturesque scenery and intangible cultural heritage of Chizhou’s ancient villages. The second session took them deep into Huangshan and Anqing. They explored time-honored Huizhou villages, magnificent mountains and Huangmei Opera culture, immersing themselves in Huizhou traditions and the cultural charm of the Yangtze River region in western Anhui. The concluding third session was held in Huangshan and Xuancheng, focusing on brilliant autumn hues, Huizhou‑style ancient architecture, and the traditional craftsmanship behind the Four Treasures of the Study.

From lush summer greens to rich autumn colours, the photographers produced more than 11,000 high‑resolution photographs. Reflecting the unique perspectives of international participants, these images will be disseminated globally in diverse forms. They will help tell compelling stories of Anhui’s cultural tourism and further boost the province’s international profile.

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