A new federal program is set to change the school funding landscape starting in 2027, bringing new considerations for public school districts and their education foundations.

NSPRA has a national view of what stakeholders think about school communications thanks to its proprietary, benchmarked SCOPE Survey. That data suggests that communication efforts today are connecting with many, though not all, stakeholders.

From satellite phones and two-way radios to visiting student homes and setting up camp at a local radio station powered by generators, school communicators in districts throughout the southeastern United States found themselves providing more than just critical updates to their school communities during two hurricanes. For many, the information served as a lifeline as they navigated fear, loss and uncertainty.