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Category Archives: Crisis Communication

Participants play The Crisis Zone game.

Learning Should Feel Like Something

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Professional Development, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonAugust 9, 2026

The Crisis Zone puts school leaders on the clock to practice crisis communication strategy, judgment and decision-making.

Stick figures drawn in chalk holding up red letters reading "CRISIS"

GSSA | SSPR Partnership Announcement

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media Relations, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonFebruary 2, 2026

Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) proudly announces a new, free member benefit in partnership with School Spirit PR: comprehensive crisis communication support for school districts across Georgia.

Girl shushing

When Silence Speaks

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media RelationsBy Lesley BruintonNovember 18, 2025

The rapid weather swing stole my voice, but it reminded me of a valuable lesson for leaders: silence can be powerful—when used strategically.

Blue background, image of crutches with text "The Bum Ankle"

The Bum Ankle and the Waiting Game: A Lesson in Crisis Communication

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media Relations, School PRBy Lesley BruintonNovember 6, 2025

Recently, I tripped walking down the stairs—and it reminded me how schools can stumble in crisis communication when they wait too long to respond.

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Media Response Prep Offered Before National Education Conference

Crisis Communication, Events, Leadership, Media Relations, Professional Development, School PRBy Lesley BruintonOctober 26, 2025

Join school communication experts to gain hands-on skills for managing high-profile personnel issues and crafting confident, aligned media responses.

Child's hands holding up a wooden shield over a red background

Your Proactive Shield

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media Relations, School Engagement, School Planning, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonOctober 6, 2025

School districts need proactive communication strategies aligned with their strategic goals to build trust, protect their reputation, and prevent crises, rather than waiting to react after problems arise.

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Understanding BOOST

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media Relations, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonJuly 19, 2025

The BOOST Framework – Bolstering Optimal Outcomes, Shaping Trust – transforms how districts approach communication, ensuring it’s seen as the engine that drives tangible results and builds the bedrock of community confidence.

Green typewriter with page in progress, text "Crisis"

SSA | SSPR Partnership Announcement

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media Relations, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonJune 1, 2025

School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) proudly announces a new, free member benefit in partnership with School Spirit PR: comprehensive crisis communication support for school districts across Alabama.

The Untold Story of Pandemic Leadership

Crisis Communication, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonFebruary 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for school district leaders, forcing them to navigate uncharted waters with little guidance. Through it all, effective communication emerged as a critical skill that separated the successful superintendents from the rest.

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Leading with Openness

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Media Relations, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonFebruary 6, 2025

School leaders can effectively navigate open records requests by prioritizing transparency and fostering trust with their communities.

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