Category: Communications & Engagement Portfolio
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Encourage families to fill out Free and Reduced-Price Lunch applications
Maximize participation in your district’s meal program with these strategies.
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Considering state and federal holidays, contingency days and weather closings when preparing the 2025-26 school calendar
The School Communications Portfolio provides information on the new law regarding extreme heat and communications considerations for the 2025-26 school year.
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Informing your community about commemorative dates
Communications considerations Use commemorative dates as a way to showcase your school district’s culture, values and priorities. What resonates with your district’s mission, goals and initiatives? What events will be taking place that you will want or need to communicate about? Consider scheduling district events so as not to conflict with days of commemoration that…
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Required notifications for school districts (2023-24)
Updates to lead testing requirements, employment law, and fiscal transparency documents.
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Crafting inclusive communications: A guide for school districts
Learn more about how to implement Portfolio’s Style Guide for Inclusive Communications
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Recent Portfolio Releases
- Encourage families to fill out Free and Reduced-Price Lunch applications
- NY Inspires: A plan to transform education in New York state
- Required notifications for school districts (2025-26)
- Smart device ban in New York schools includes communication and engagement requirements
- Executive budget proposal includes 2% minimum Foundation Aid increase for schools