Intentional Impressions
Glenn Robbins knows you only get one chance to make a first impression. So he checks his ego at the door and confidently walks into the room in his version of a power suit. That’s why people notice. Whether it’s an Elf on the Shelf suit, a leprechaun mascot suit, a patterned camouflage dress suit, […]
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Make Your Next Open House a Success!
First impressions go a long way, especially when it comes to the impression a school makes on the families of potential students. Open houses are an opportunity to show the community what makes your schools special, highlighting why families should invest in their students’ education at your school. Think from the perspective of a prospective […]
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Newsletter 101: Best Practices
When it comes to updating the community on all things school news, your newsletter is one of the main sources of information. While you want your audience to remain informed, overloading your newsletter with a heavy amount of text or too many images can be distracting. Balance is key! Ensure the messaging of your newsletter […]
Read More »Show Me What You Got: Elevating Your Annual Report
Annual reports are the perfect opportunity to show the community what your district has accomplished throughout the year. An instrument of accountability, they inform community members about school aims, objectives, achievements, use of resources, and financial performance. Since annual reports can directly impact essential measures like funding, producing a […]
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Holiday Essentials for Leaders in Education
The holiday season filled with celebrations, religious observances, and overeating is upon us! We know you are making your lists and checking them twice. Here’s another item to add to your list of to-do’s: using the holidays to connect with your parents, students, staff and the entire school community. While students and fellow staff are […]
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Are You Grateful?
Are you grateful? With burn out, mental health, and the great resignation making headlines consistently, gratitude might offer one solution. Thanksgiving is here already, we can hardly believe it. However, it is a good reminder to practice and show gratitude. Slow down for yourself, maybe start the day with a personal gratitude list. It is […]
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Bespoke Insights: NOLA-PS
NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Avis Williams isn’t too shy to lead the narrative when it comes to sharing the story of her school district. Once upon a time, she herself was a painfully shy student, whose passion for teaching propelled her into the realm of education. As a result of speaking in front of classrooms […]
Read More »Superintendents: The District’s Lead Communicator
Aaron Resendez can talk with the best of them, especially about the McFarland Unified School District. The Superintendent of the small town district of just under 3,500 students is genuine about his passion for the students and the families that make up the tight-knit agricultural community located two hours north of Los Angeles. So when […]
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