When Cindy Warner was named the National School Communicator of the Year in 2025, she knew she wanted her platform to be about more than just celebrating successes. She wanted to talk about how school communicators actually survive and thrive in the trenches of school public relations.

Four candidates are seeking election to the NSPRA Executive Board in 2026. Meet the candidates and learn more about the upcoming election process.

NSPRA  is proud to announce recipients of the 2026 National School Communication Awards! This year, districts and education organizations from across the country submitted work showcasing the creativity, strategy and impact of school communication professionals and education leaders.
 

This year, 28 outstanding professionals were nominated by their state or regional chapters for this national honor. To be eligible, each nominee was first recognized at the chapter level as a Communicator of the Year or equivalent.

For nearly a decade, Detroit Public Schools Community District has built a recognizable brand rooted in student success, academic progress and district transformation. But district leaders recognized that even the strongest brands require reinvestment and reintroduction, especially to the audiences who matter most: students and families.