This year’s national honorees exemplify leadership and innovation in communication, driving meaningful change in schools and communities across the country.

As federal policies and executive orders continue to affect K-12 education, school communicators face growing challenges navigating legal, political and community dynamics. To help clarify this evolving landscape, NSPRA spoke with Mark W. Cheramie Walz, partner at Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP, who advises school districts on legal compliance and risk management.

Each year, education associations, district leaders, educators, parents and school board members come together with the Learning First Alliance to celebrate Public Schools Week, a time to show the strength of our nation’s public schools.

Growing up in a low-income neighborhood, I learned the value of education early. I’ve seen firsthand how connections created through family engagement and effective school communications can elevate the success of students and communities alike. 

NSPRA has curated a number of resources to help with members with school communication efforts this election season.