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Category Archives: Leadership

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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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Attract and Retain Top Talent

Leadership, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonSeptember 22, 2025

Your district’s ability to attract and retain top talent depends not just on competitive compensation, but on creating a supportive culture through clear, consistent communication that makes employees feel informed and valued.

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Beyond the Classroom

Leadership, Media Relations, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonAugust 31, 2025

Proactive communication is an often-overlooked but essential catalyst for student achievement, as it fosters a supportive environment for students, builds trust with families, and ensures equitable access to educational opportunities.

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Rethinking Attendance Campaigns for Real Results

Leadership, School Engagement, School Planning, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonAugust 14, 2025

As the new school year begins, districts should rethink attendance campaigns to address chronic absenteeism through targeted, multi-faceted engagement.

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Accessibility Ahead

Leadership, School Engagement, School PR, Superintendent, TechnologyBy Lesley BruintonAugust 5, 2025

School districts must prepare for new federal guidelines starting April 2026 to ensure accessible digital experiences for website users.

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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.

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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.

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Thacker, Mrs. Orosz, and Mary Frank Principal Christie Heerschop.

The Impact of Celebrating Teachers

Leadership, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonApril 23, 2025

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is turning ordinary school days into moments of extraordinary celebration, recognizing its teachers with a unique program called the “Impact Awards.”

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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.

The Three Bananas of Crisis Communication

Crisis Communication, Leadership, Professional Development, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonJanuary 15, 2025

While the specifics of each situation will differ, a helpful framework for understanding and addressing crises involves the metaphor of three bananas: green, yellow, and brown.

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