PowerSchool Earns 2022 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius
PowerSchool recognized for exceptional social responsibility
“Our steadfast commitment to serving educators and students guides our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) philosophy,” said
To qualify for the Tech Cares Award, each nominated technology company was required to demonstrate exceptional social responsibility in 2022. Key areas evaluated by TrustRadius included:
- Volunteerism
- Robust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs
- Charitable donations and fundraising
- Workplace culture, including model support for in-office and remote employees
- Demonstrable support for environmental sustainability
Since 2021, PowerSchool has instituted several initiatives as part of its ESG commitments including:
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PowerSchool Education Fund : A$1M + multi-initiative fund, designed to tackle critical issues in the education ecosystem, including the national teacher shortage, the diversity gap, and access to education technology and resources. Additionally, as part of this fund, PowerSchool partnered withRobert F. Smith and Vista Equity to provide a total donation to DonorsChoose to address classroom equity challenges in predominantly Black schools across ten states.$1.3 million - Volunteer Impact Program: A multi-program initiative that leverages internal talent to drive social impact via year-round formal opportunities for employees to engage in meaningful, paid-time-off volunteer opportunities.
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Workforce Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Program: This program supports the diversity of the workforce through 8+ employee resource groups (ERGs) advocating for employees from multiple backgrounds and identities. Through this and other DE&I efforts, PowerSchool continues to prioritize gender equality with over
41% of women represented in its total workforce, and44% in management roles in the US. - PowerHealth Wellness Program: This program connects employees to educational programs and resources to support the financial, mental, and physical well-being of every employee.
For more information about TrustRadius’ Tech Cares Award and the full list of recipients, click here.
To learn more about PowerSchool’s social and environmental responsibility efforts, check out PowerSchool's 2021 ESG Report.
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