ISTE25 Takeaways—Bloomz Unveils Immersive Translation and Conversational AI to Simplify and Strengthen the School-Home Connection

To bridge language barriers, streamline school operations, and enhance family engagement, Bloomz, the leading all-in-one school communication and engagement platform, today announced a suite of transformative new features. At the forefront is Immersive Translation, a first-of-its-kind innovation that provides equitable access for ESL/ELL families by translating the entire Bloomz app—including menus, buttons, and dialogues—into more than 250 languages.

For years, parents of non-English-speaking households have struggled with fragmented translation tools that leave critical parts of school apps untranslated. Bloomz’s Immersive Translation eliminates this hurdle by converting every element of the app into a family’s preferred language, empowering parents to navigate announcements, permission slips, and teacher messages with confidence.

“With Immersive Translation, we’re not just translating words; we’re transforming the entire experience to ensure every parent, regardless of language, can engage fully in their child’s education,” said Chaks Appalabattula, founder and CEO of Bloomz. “With the help of Bloomz, districts can finally close the communication gap for immigrant and multilingual families.”

To further simplify school-home communication, Bloomz has launched Bloomz Conversational AI, an intelligent assistant that helps educators, administrators, and parents create posts, announcements, polls, and updates in seconds. By engaging with a ChatGPT-like interface, users access generative AI features to create polished, professional messages without having to master the functionality of the entire app.

“By eliminating the need to learn individual features, we’re making the full platform’s power accessible to all users, whether they are technophiles or technophobes,” said Appalabattula. “Conversational AI removes the guesswork, allowing anyone—whether a busy teacher or a first-time parent—to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively through a simple chat interface.”

In addition to these groundbreaking new features, Bloomz has also made a number of other updates to its school communication platform, including:

● An embedded PBIS module that allows school-wide standardization, age-appropriate themes, teacher customization, escalation rules with workflows, a school store, QR code scanner, and real-time analytics.

● AI-powered support includes an on-demand chatbot for instant replies.

● Secure document delivery encrypts sensitive forms and records for sharing.

● A sleek app redesign delivers a modern, intuitive interface for effortless navigation.

● Custom branding inspires schools to personalize Bloomz with their logos and colors.

● Forms, polls, surveys, and permission slips have all been streamlined for ease of use.

● Newsletter Studio helps educators create attractive and professional-looking newsletters.

● Bloomz Slick Sites features a drag-and-drop interface that empowers users to create stunning, professional, and search engine-friendly websites with no coding required.

● 2-way translated SMS and 2-way virtual calling with assigned phone numbers drive true engagement.

“These innovations are just the beginning of our commitment to empowering

administrators, teachers, and families with the tools they need to connect, communicate, and truly thrive in today’s dynamic educational landscape,” Appalabattula concluded.

Bloomz is currently used by districts around the country, serving 40,000 students at Round Rock ISD in Texas, 18,000 students at Greeley Evans School District 6 in Colorado; and 11,000 students at Georgia Cyber Academy.

Educators and families can learn more at Bloomz.com.