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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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Advisory: Promoting the 988 mental health helpline
This post provides considerations for communicating about the newly established Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line.
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Advisory: Alyssa’s Law requires schools to consider panic alarms
In the wake of ongoing school violence, school districts are required to consider silent panic alarms.
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When the news gets scary
How can we talk to our children about the scary events we all may see in the news? In light of recent events, we offer these few suggestions to help parents consider how to begin these conversations with their children.
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Communicate strategically about board of education candidates
When it comes to publicizing board of education elections, candidates and community members expect consistency in how individuals are treated.
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Communicating about disruptions due to staffing shortages
Let your school community know how staff shortages may impact schedules and services.
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Advisory: New law requires schools offering tackle football programs to provide specific concussion information
State legislation requires school districts to make concussion-related materials available for parents and guardians. Learn about what and how to communicate this information.
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Find out how residents feel with an exit survey
Want to know what your voters really think about your budget? Ask them with an exit survey.
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Speaking about student gender identity
To help administrators speak with parents, guardians and community members about this polarizing issue, the Capital Region BOCES School Communications Portfolio has developed an easy-to-digest FAQ.