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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.
Heidi Vega, APR, isn’t just stepping into the role of NSPRA president. She’s bringing with her a journey of passion, resilience and a drive for purpose. Vega, who takes office in October, will serve as first Latina president in the association’s 89-year history.