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Private issues with public implications: Addressing student challenges in education
How many times have you heard “I had no idea” from a member of your school community in response to a new budgetary expense, strategic initiative or programmatic change that you’ve spent months talking about and publicizing?
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Collaborate with HR for better recruitment
Making hiring and recruitment go smoothly for everyone requires teamwork between human resources, communications, and district leaders.
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Advisory: New ESSA designations to be released in 2023
With new accountability designations coming out this spring, inform your community about what this means and how your district or school is responding.
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School budget notice template now available
Download the school budget notice template as an InDesign file or Word doc
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Educate your community about the budget process
Share frequently asked questions, handouts and Portfolio’s “School Budgets Explained in 60 Seconds” video with voters
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Advisory: Notify taxpayers of first responders’ tax exemption
A deadline for first responders to receive a new tax exemption is approaching. Has your school district approved this new status?
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The meaning of a mascot
Logos and mascots aren’t just for fun — they carry deep meaning within the school community. Changing your mascot is an opportunity to take a look at what your school stands for.
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Advisory: New lead testing requirements in effect
State water testing law has been amended for 2022-23, changing the time frame for testing and the action level for lead, among other changes.
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Meeting expectations: Communicating with today’s families
How many times have you heard “I had no idea” from a member of your school community in response to a new budgetary expense, strategic initiative or programmatic change that you’ve spent months talking about and publicizing?
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Advisory: New requirements for remote meetings in effect
Changes to virtual public meetings legislation have sprung the need for districts to develop and approve internal procedures to continue distance meetings. Read more about this change and how to communicate about it.