Recognizing effort, kindness, and positive behaviour is key to building student confidence and school culture. But with packed schedules, these moments of encouragement can get lost.

That’s where Kudos comes in — Ether’s built-in recognition feature allows teachers and parents to appreciate students instantly. Whether it's participation in class or a thoughtful gesture at home, Kudos makes it easy to consistently highlight the good.

In this blog, we discuss how the Kudos feature works and improves student engagement, strengthens parent-teacher bonds, and fosters a more positive learning environment.

What is Kudos?

Kudos is a lightweight, in-app feature that lets teachers and parents send encouraging feedback to students in real time. These messages are shared between parents and teachers, creating a collaborative recognition channel.

Each Kudos includes an image and context, and it’s automatically logged to the student’s profile—making recognition consistent, trackable, and easy to reflect on.

Benefits of Kudos for Schools

1. Reinforces Positive Behaviour

Students respond well to encouragement. When they see that their actions — big or small — are being acknowledged, they’re more likely to repeat them.

2. Builds a Positive Feedback Loop

Because parents and teachers can both give Kudos (and see each other’s messages), the student experiences encouragement from both home and school. This joint recognition strengthens student motivation.

3. Strengthens Parent-Teacher Communication

Instead of only connecting for concerns, parents and teachers now have a lightweight way to stay in touch about what’s going right.

4. Creates a Digital Record of Progress

All Kudos are logged in the student's timeline, giving a holistic view of their social-emotional growth — not just academic.

5. Easy to Use, Hard to Miss

Sending a Kudo takes less than 10 seconds. It’s fully integrated into Ether’s interface, so there’s no learning curve.

How to Use Kudos in Your School

• Encourage teachers to use Kudos regularly—for effort, kindness, teamwork, or improvement.

• Invite parents to participate through the school app—helping extend recognition beyond the classroom.

• Review patterns of Kudos in admin dashboards to track which students may need more encouragement or attention.
  
  

Important Considerations

• Kudos aren’t tied to grades or rewards but intrinsic motivation and emotional development.

• Teachers can choose from preset tags (e.g., “Leadership,” “Effort,” “Teamwork”) or write custom notes.

• Admins can monitor usage patterns across grades and classrooms to encourage consistent use.

Conclusion: Recognition that Builds Relationships

Kudos isn’t just a feel-good feature — it’s a tool that strengthens the most important relationships in a student’s life. When teachers and parents align on feedback, students feel supported, valued, and ready to grow.

With Ether, building a positive school culture starts with just one tap.