National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)

📰 Addressing misinformation and rumors is nothing new for #schoolPR pros, but today’s landscape is unprecedented. ✨ Tune in to our next Leaders Learn webinar this Friday, Nov. 1, at 12 p.m. (ET) to learn about NSPRA's recent research around the spread of false information and hear from a panel of school communication professionals about how to overcome it in your district. FREE for NSPRA members! https://nspra.co/3YHc51L

As NSPRA introduces our new Emerging Leaders Award (inaugural recipients of the award will be announced later this year!), the 35 Under 35 award sunsets with 2022-23 honorees serving as the last class. Recognized at #NSPRA2023 in partnership with Rhodes Branding, we're continuing to profile these incredible #schoolPR leaders. Today, meet Kelly Gordon, APR, chief communications officer for Pattonville School District: https://nspra.co/4hhmWGO

📬 Direct mail can be an important part of a communication strategy. 🎨 Tune in to our next Mini Lab webinar this Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about content strategy for mailers, postage requirements, graphic design elements and more. FREE for NSPRA members! https://nspra.co/3AeE67q

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. NSPRA members, explore award-winning initiatives, social media posts, videos and more from districts across the country to help inspire your own plans for the month in the Samples & Resources section of our website. https://nspra.co/4fhmqqo

🪑 How does having a seat at the leadership table impact the work of #schoolPR pros? Tune in to today’s webinar to learn more about the latest research findings from NSPRA and SchoolCEO on superintendent-communicator partnerships. 🎥 Can't make it today? Register to recieve the recording! https://nspra.co/4hpSPgi

From satellite phones and two-way radios to visiting student homes and setting up camp at a local radio station powered by generators, #schoolPR pros in districts throughout the southeastern United States found themselves providing more than just critical updates to their school communities during Hurricane Helene in late September and Hurricane Milton in October. For many, the information served as a lifeline as they navigated fear, loss and uncertainty. Read more in an article from our October 2024 Elevation newsletter: nspra.co/3A3GBcJ 📷 Sarasota County (Fla.) Schools

🚨 Superintendents of small school districts: No communication professional on staff? 🎯 NSPRA Academy is for you! Get the communication training you need to navigate crises, improve internal communication, know which communication tools to use when and more. https://lnkd.in/efCenSTT

🚀 With this year's Superintendents to Watch selections set to be announced next month, we're taking a look back at the 2023 honorees. 👏 Today, meet 2023 honoree Mary Gorr, Ed.D. of Mount Prospect School District 57 and learn how she works to champion communication efforts in the district. https://nspra.co/3NEwiPw

🏆 As NSPRA introduces our new Emerging Leaders Award (https://nspra.co/3zn8FXX), the 35 Under 35 award sunsets with the 2022-23 honorees serving as the final class. ✨ While members of the class were formally recognized at #NSPRA2023 in partnership with Rhodes Branding, we're continuing to profile each of these incredible leaders. Today, get to know Rebecca Latham, executive director of communications and strategic planning for Glenview Public School District 34: nspra.co/3UjPLIJ

Enrollment is now open for the 2025 Leadership in School Communication program, the premier learning series from NSPRA and AASA, The School Superintendents Association designed exclusively for teams of #schoolPR professionals and their superintendents! Register with your superintendent and learn more together how effective communication strategies can help address timely issues like: 🏫 School closures and school choices  🔒 Synthesizing safety and security plans  🤝 Board and community relationships 🚀 Launching a district strategic plan  📉 Battling chronic absenteeism  🤖 Misinformation in the generative AI era NSPRA and AASA members enjoy an exclusive discount. Register at nspra.co/4dWsFPz