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How to turn angry parents into allies
It’s a fact of life in K12 schools–no matter what decision you make, someone, somewhere will complain.
You can’t please everybody all the time—and...
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#TSPRA16: There is no trust in schools without listening
As school communications leaders gather in Austin this week for the Texas School Public Relations Association annual conference, there is sure to b...
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More schools hit the snooze button on starting times
“Five more minutes.”
Every parent who’s ever attempted the herculean task of getting their kids up for school has heard these words. The timeless ...
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Investing in new #edtech? Why hope is not a strategy
You’ve heard the phrase, “hope is not a strategy.”
Those five words ring true in classrooms, especially when it comes to the integration of new te...
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Where else should your school tell its story?
In an atmosphere of school choice, where parents and families can opt out of public schools for any number of reasons—a bad phone call, a difficult...
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Digital learning day extends beyond the classroom
Spend a day following the #edtech hashtag on Twitter and you’ll get a good sense for the impact and influence of technology in K12 schools—you also...
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Don’t let bad customer service ruin your school’s reputation
Picture this: You just received a delivery from an online retailer, but it’s the wrong item. You call to find out what happened. It takes you 10 tr...
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At least 9 ways to become a better listener (#Infographic)
Schools talk often about the importance of community engagement. Fact is, listening is not something educators do particularly well. Standing up in...
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Top superintendents: ‘We can’t do this alone’
Superintendents are the leaders of their district. But they cannot will student success. “We can’t do this alone. It requires a village,” says Dr. ...