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Category Archives: School Engagement

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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.”

Cranston Public Schools Wins Inaugural School Spirit PR Celebration Grant

School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonMarch 19, 2025

School Spirit PR today announced the launch of its inaugural School Spirit PR Celebration Grant competition. This $500 grant is designed to support initiatives that celebrate student or staff achievements, contributions, or positive impacts within public and charter school districts across the United States.

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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.

From Newsroom to Boardroom

Leadership, Media Relations, Professional Development, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonNovember 20, 2024

Given the right circumstances, the transition from journalist to school district communicator can be seamless. While journalists possess strong writing and storytelling skills, it’s important to recognize that the role of a school district communicator extends far beyond traditional journalism. Media relations, though important, are often just a small part of the job. (This advice…

Finding Your Communication Unicorn

Leadership, Professional Development, School Engagement, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonNovember 13, 2024

As superintendents and human resources professionals, you’re tasked with finding the right person to lead your district’s narrative. But how?

Three Tips for Communicating After Election Wins or Losses

Crisis Communication, Events, Leadership, School Engagement, School PRBy Lesley BruintonNovember 6, 2024

While some district leaders celebrate a successful ballot for new buildings, others face hard decisions, like school closures, following a loss.

Superintendent Dr. Zandra Galvan meets with students on her first day.

A Winning Superintendent Strategy

Leadership, School Engagement, School Planning, School PR, SuperintendentBy Lesley BruintonOctober 23, 2024

When Dr. Zandra Galván set her sights on the superintendent role for the Salinas Union High School District, she knew she had to stand out from the crowd.

Summer Reflections: Reframe for Success in 2024-2025

School Engagement, School Planning, School PRBy adminJune 4, 2024

Ready to recharge this summer? Dive into reflection and discover new insights for the year ahead!

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