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DYK? Many communication methods used by school districts can be ineffective, unreliable, and inequitable. Let's fix this. ⬇️ Attend this webinar with a panel of school communications experts to learn how to use more effective district communication strategies that build genuine engagement and meet the needs of everyone in the community. Topics will include: ✔️ Why personalized, community-centered approaches are the key to equitable engagement ✔️ How to effectively bridge language barriers to communicate with all families ✔️ Practical ways to enhance engagement within a district or school ✔️ How to connect with families on the devices they use daily Register: https://bit.ly/44H88d5 #SchoolLeaders #Education #K12Education

This week we visited St Mark’s School in Halewood and were blown away by the wonderful current relational practice that they do already. We always start our whole school training by celebrating what a school is already doing well. Do you smile and welcome students into your classroom? Do you contact parents to celebrate and not just to berate? Are you actively listening to students when they tell you a little about themselves? When you walk past a student on the corridor, do you smile and acknowledge them? Do you ask students how their weekend has been? Don’t dismiss the little things we do every day as educators that make connections, build relationships and make students feel welcomed. You are forging bonds, building communities and proactively developing relationships. Sometimes the simplest action can make the biggest difference to a child. #restorativepractice #relationalpractice #relationships #connection #community #southernareaheads

Public school districts are complex ecosystems where education, community, and governance intersect. To appreciate the intricate workings of public school districts, it’s essential to recognize the diverse stakeholders who contribute to their vitality. In this video, I delve into the multifaceted tapestry of public school district stakeholders and explore the significance of their contributions. #EducationalLeader, Kim

Ever wondered what it’s like to teach in a location that’s removed from the hustle and bustle of city life? 🤔 In our new episode of #LetsTalkTeaching, we discuss the benefits, opportunities, and potential challenges of teaching in a rural or remote school, and some of the realities you may face when integrating into a tight-knit community at the same time. Listen now https://bit.ly/3YZYMIp

Have you been following along with our five-part series on policy adoption for school boards? If not - you're going to want to "save" this article and come back to read all five. (Just hit the "... " button to the right and then "save") Part One explored the keys to effective policy management for school boards 🏫. And this is Part Two - all about using transparency to improve and build public trust. Simply put: Transparency builds trust and support. Transparency fosters trust between school boards and the communities they serve. By openly sharing information about the policy-making process, including objectives, discussions, and rationale, school boards demonstrate their commitment to accountability. When community members have access to this information, they can hold the board accountable for its decisions and actions, which promotes a culture of responsibility and integrity. ⏩ Scroll through this carousel to learn a few tips. #PublicTrust #PolicyTransparency #SchoolBoards

Communicate Well, and Create Partnerships, Not Partisanships This is an article I wrote 20 years ago. For those on school boards, parents, taxpayers, business-owners, students, administrators: These are the building blocks for trust, community and effective school systems. The key points are: Document Everything Make Consistent Decisions Keep Everyone in the Loop Communicate Proactively Stay Positive and Friendly, and Issue-and-solution-oriented Adopt a "No Surprises" Philosophy This is the link to the original article in the Houston Business Journal. https://lnkd.in/gdqThnWP (This article also won an IABC Bronze Quill in Writing) #communication #schools #community #partnerships

Humbly, I think programs like Flight School offer solutions