Teen brain 'lightbulbs' 💡popping all over at JA Finance Park @MCPS today! Spoke w/ middle schoolers about budgeting for housing, groceries, insurance, higher ed, etc and heard hysterical insights, like on $$$ vacations, "My kids, they can just go in the back yard!" #adulting
Excited to share that I have earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from @ASAEcenter. After nearly 7 years in association leadership, this feels so rewarding! https://t.co/bk5cWKBKVV via @credly
The positive impact these winning #schoolPR campaigns and tactics have on their #k12 school communities impresses me every year. Congratulations to all! 👏👏👏
📣From strategy to storytelling, this year's Golden Achievement and Publications & Digital Media Excellence award winners represent standout #schoolPR work from across the country.
🏆 Congratulations to the 2025 recipients! Explore the winning entries at https://t.co/06finOFyub
Mellissa Braham shares key takeaways from her #AASAMag article on why storytelling is a powerful tool in school finance communication. 💬
Read the full article: https://t.co/Q8L5uH8Frf
#SchoolFinance#SchoolLeadership@NSPRA
Enjoying "an all-star lineup" at the Spring 2025 MinnSPRA Conference: keynoter @NSPRA President @heidi_hvega & outstanding Minnesotan #schoolPR pros like 2024 National School Communicator of the Year @DirkTedmon, conference co-chair Mamisoa Knutson & President @shawnhogendorf!
Setting the bar high for strategic communications @tnspra, @NSPRA Southeast Region VP @mrskcrowder just shared outstanding tips for using AI and RPIE to make #schoolPR planning easier and faster.
Hanging with the coolest people in Tennessee @tnspra Brooke Davis @BCollinBrooks@kirby310@mrskcrowder - plus Dolly! Excited to tell #schoolPR pros tomorrow about research methods to support highly effective communications. @NSPRA
Volunteer with NSPRA and make a difference in #schoolPR! There are so many ways to get involved:
📋 Run for an Executive Board office
🤝 Serve on a committee
🌟 Volunteer as an awards judge or as an association ambassador
Learn more: https://t.co/m6j5859Fns #NSPRACall4All
Effective communication is at the heart of successful school leadership. Join us on School Business Insider as Mellissa Braham, Associate Director of NSPRA, shares strategies for building trust, navigating crises, and strengthening community relationships
https://t.co/x3ynbtF99f
Today, NSPRA honors Veterans Day by saluting those who have served our country.
NSPRA President @heidi_hvega, veteran of the U.S. Air Force, talks about how her time in the military helped shape her #schoolPR career path and shares a Veterans Day message with members.
Election Day is a reminder that every voice counts—a core belief in #schoolPR.
As communicators, we know the impact of keeping communities informed and engaged, and voting is one more way to ensure our voices and values are heard. Take a moment today to cast your vote!
Many school HR leaders are focused on staffing shortages, employee engagement, AI to enhance workflows-a lot like #schoolPR pros! After presenting @_AASPA_ Annual Conference, I continue to be excited to #CreateConnections between personnel administrators & communicators! @NSPRA
Our thoughts are with the #schoolPR community and ALL who are or may be impacted by hurricanes in the SE U.S.
Weather-related comms samples and resources for districts can be accessed by NSPRA members at https://t.co/yhyYw5HfFU (accessible to all school systems through 10/16).
Today marks Day 1 of NSPRA presidency for @heidi_hvega.
Help us also welcome newly elected officers Erica Chandler, APR, @mrskcrowder and @DavidLBeil to the Executive Board.
NSPRA members, learn more about these leaders and all board members at https://t.co/AbsSAQMce8 🧵1/2
A trusting, collaborative relationship between #schoolPR pros and school business officials is *vital* to districts' strategic financial communications. Thanks @ASBOIntl for inviting me to share best practices in school finance storytelling! @NSPRA#ASBOACE24
🧐 Not sure how NSPRA Academy fits into your jam-packed schedule?
🏠 Drop by the Virtual Open House on Mon., Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. ET to learn how flexible modules allow for busy #schoolPR pros like you to balance learning with your day-to-day work!
👉 https://t.co/wNJAJ0Sp20