Research shows that when school professionals--such as administrators, teachers, and nurses--communicate with families, students have improved academic achievement and attendance and are less likely to drop out. This article addresses how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of school-home communication at minimal cost, especially when a common language is not shared between the communicating parties. It explores the value of texting, as it uses platforms already ubiquitous in the school setting, that is, a laptop or workstation connected to the internet, and is more effective and efficient than phone calls, email, or mail.