When a crisis occurs in a school community, communication needs to happen quickly and clearly. Families and staff look to school leaders for timely information they can trust. One of the most effective ways to prepare for these moments is to have crisis communication templates ready before an emergency occurs.
When a crisis occurs in a school community, communication needs to happen quickly and clearly. Families and staff look to school leaders for timely information they can trust. One of the most effective ways to prepare for these moments is to have crisis communication templates ready before an emergency occurs.
When a crisis occurs in a school community, communication needs to happen quickly and clearly. Families and staff look to school leaders for timely information they can trust. One of the most effective ways to prepare for these moments is to have crisis communication templates ready before an emergency occurs.
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...
Every year Evergreen Public Schools produces a breadth of music programming. What kinds of groups do you work with and what kinds of concerts do you capture? The bulk of our musical programming is from our middle and high schools. We cover four regional choir...
School funding is a multi-faceted beast. Crafting finance messaging for public consumption can challenge even the most seasoned communicator. But you seem to have a natural understanding of how to interpret complex data into digestible infographic bites. What advice...