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The global pandemic in 2020 created a realization that across all sectors, we need a better way to connect when we can't meet in person.

 

Telemedicine became vital when so many could not make it to the doctor in person. In one study the NIH said, "The benefits of telemedicine after its pandemic renaissance are apparent now more than ever: convenient and timely access to care that overcomes geographic barriers, reduced burden on medical infrastructure (e.g., traffic, facilities' wear, perhaps reduced staff needs), and minimal exposure to infectious diseases for all participants." 

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The pandemic's impact on healthcare was mirrored in other industries, none so evident as education.   

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There needed to be a better way for teachers and counselors to connect with students in a secure infrastructure where the interaction could be recorded and documentation completed in real time. 

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In 2020, Brandon Barker and Debra Hays founded VirtuOwl in response to the inadequate systems available to support educational environments during the pandemic. The idea emerged from their firsthand experiences of watching their children struggle with existing systems.   

385:1

Student to Counselor Ratio in the U.S

2022-2023

250:1

Recommended Student to Counselor Ratio in the U.S

Innovative Infrastructure for Smarter Education - Who We Are Here For...

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  • ​​Parents face significant challenges in staying actively engaged and informed in their children’s education due to a lack of integrated and efficient communication and support systems.

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  • Administrators are overwhelmed by complex, disjointed systems that hinder efficient management and effective communication within educational institutions.

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  • Counselors are overburdened with administrative tasks, leading to burnout. Inefficient scheduling and fragmented communication further complicate daily tasks and eliminate time that could be spent with students.​​

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  • Teachers work overtime to get their work done, leading to burnout and high turnover. Like the other stakeholders, they are overburdened with administrative tasks and inefficient systems.

  • Students struggle streamlining communication with teachers, counselors, and administrators, as well as involving their parents in their educational journey. Existing tools don’t empower students to take an active role in their education.

VirtuOwl provides a secure infrastructure to reduce administrative strain, provide additional tutoring and counseling services, facilitate communication, improve record-keeping and documentation, and enhance the educational experience for all involved.

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