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How to Say the Right Thing Every Time, Second Edition: Communicating Well With Students, Staff, Parents, and the Public  by Robert D. Ramsey, Consultant

Time-tested techniques for communicating effectively with all educational stakeholders!

This user-friendly resource for school leaders provides practical strategies for improving daily interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community. Each chapter presents do's and don'ts for effective verbal and written communication in a variety of situations-from public speaking and working with the media to straight talk for approaching students about sensitive topics such as sex, gangs, and substance abuse.

In addition to the content of the first edition, this revised edition features:

* How-to's for dealing with natural and man-made disasters
* A new chapter on differentiating communication to reach a wide audience
* A new section on communicating with school board members

Use the tools and real-world examples in this invaluable reference to resolve difficult situations and build positive relationships!

"I had several 'ah-ha' moments while reading this book. Kudos to the author for creating a meaningful guide for today's school administrator."
-Marie Blum, Superintendent/Canaseraga Central School District, NY

"A good tool for administrators and teacher leaders with its readability, content emphasis, and real-life examples."
-Russ Bennett, Superintendent/Aurora City Schools, OH

Dream Big: Creating and Growing Your School Foundation

Designed to give school and community leaders practical and proven advice on starting or growing a school foundation.Some of the areas covered include:
• When and why to start a school foundation (It’s more than the need for money)
• 10 ways to ensure your foundation’s success (Learn that fundraising is also
friend-raising)
• 15 fund-raising categories and 10 criteria for evaluating the major fundraising
activities for your foundation (Before you raise money, you have to know how it
will be spent)
• Sample mission statements and legal documentation needed to start a foundation
• 15 tips for a prosperous foundation (Don’t spend money for info that is free;
Don’t use just “figurehead” board members)
• Critical administrative and legal steps to earn your foundation’s non-profit
incorporation

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