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.

The NSPRA School Communication Benchmarking Project Team presented on Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive communication best practices at NSPRA 2023.