Each November, school communications offices across the country work to recognize Native American Heritage Month. That concern is valid and commendable. Good intentions matter. Thoughtful communication about Native people is possible and appreciated when it’s approached with care, accuracy and relationship.

As Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 draws to a close, Immediate Past President Heidi Vega, APR, reflects on her tenure as the organization's first Latina president.

2025 CALSPRA Communicator of the Year and NSPRA National Communicator of the Year Finalist Anakaren Cárdenas Ureño reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month and the power of human-centered school PR.
 

Explore award-winning campaigns, social media plans, videos and more from school districts across the country to help inspire your own plans for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.15 - Oct.15) in your school district.

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.