We spoke with Communications Manager Anna Hixon about a recent collaboration with ESD 112’s Prevent Coalition and the Washington State Department of Health to make Safety Study Hall resources easier for schools and districts to share. Together, the team developed ready-to-use communications materials featuring vetted information on important health and safety topics to support prevention and preparedness.
We spoke with Communications Manager Anna Hixon about a recent collaboration with ESD 112’s Prevent Coalition and the Washington State Department of Health to make Safety Study Hall resources easier for schools and districts to share. Together, the team developed ready-to-use communications materials featuring vetted information on important health and safety topics to support prevention and preparedness.
We spoke with Communications Manager Anna Hixon about a recent collaboration with ESD 112’s Prevent Coalition and the Washington State Department of Health to make Safety Study Hall resources easier for schools and districts to share. Together, the team developed ready-to-use communications materials featuring vetted information on important health and safety topics to support prevention and preparedness.
Many people assume communications is mostly about creating content. What role do strategy, stakeholder awareness, and relationship-building play that AI can't replicate?Communications is never just about creating content. The content is the visible part, but the real...
We spoke with Communications Manager Justine Vazquez about why crisis communication templates matter and how the ESD 112 Regional Communications Consortium is helping districts prepare.Why should school districts prepare crisis communications templates before they...
Where does data fit into the communications planning process? Data helps us set SMART objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Social media and website analytics help track day-to-day performance and support long-term goals....
NOTE: Laura is NOT a lawyer. Just a mere web developer trained in accessibility. When in doubt, please contact your legal counsel.What is this new ruling? I thought that school districts were already required to be compliant. You’re correct! School districts, as...
Why is it helpful to communicate about school safety even when there’s no emergency? Communicating regularly about safety helps build trust. Families want to know that there are systems in place and that staff are prepared. Regular safety updates help families to feel...
What was it like to present at the 2024 AWSP/WASA Summer Conference? It was such a great experience. I loved connecting with a room full of other school leaders who are all working to find new ways to communicate with our unique communities. It felt good to share...
What’s the first thing you think about when you’re framing a shot at a school event? Justine: When I’m framing a shot at a school event, I try to feature people as the focal point whenever possible. It’s most effective to show people interacting with one another and...
How are you incorporating AI tools into your communications work?My AI usage focuses primarily on visual content. I regularly use AI tools within Photoshop for image enhancement, including subject removal and content fill-in when resizing images. The AI Smart...
Mika Yoshida, our Assistant Director of Communications, checked in with Justine Hanrahan, Communications Manager, about the importance of incorporating social media into your year-round communications and engagement strategy. Why is a consistent presence on social...