Let’s face it. Students love summer. No school to wake up early to. Long days by the pool or on the baseball field, sleepovers, and, of course, time for movies, video games and Snapchat. With this in mind, here are a few ideas for keeping kids engaged and fresh for the fall, with insights from…
Technology, busy on-the-go parents, the new “mobile world” order, instant information screaming at you through screens and earbuds all conspire to overwhelm you with data. We live in a data rich, information poor environment where it is hard to get your message across when there is so much noise. Today’s K thru 12 schools are…
Below is a funny story about self confidence from author and humorist Harvey Mackay. As you can see from the story, self confidence alone might not get you there, but it is the key to moving forward. Every teacher knows that self confidence goes a long way to improving student performance. Read and enjoy: A…
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. Albert Einstein Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who…
Your school newsletter is a great way to improve communications, engage parents and create a more informed and involved community willing to contribute to the success of your school. The School Communications Agency has been working with Colorado Schools for over 5 years now and has helped schools raise close to $1 million dollars. That’s…
In a recent article in the publication ExchangeEveryDay, which writes about early childhood concepts and ideas, they wrote about the importance of parenting. Below is a reprint of that article. We at the School Communications Agency thought you’d like it so we are re-posting it here: “Having had a difficult relationship with one’s parents is…
In a recent article in Education World titled: School-Business Partnerships That Work: they discuss how businesses can partner with schools to help both the school and the businesses succeed. Below is an extract of the article. The full article can be read at: http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin323.shtml Schools and businesses are working together to benefit students, teachers, and…
Read The Full Paper Here The results of stronger school-to-parent communication show significant improvements and betterment of childhood outcomes. Research supports the premise that school-to-parent communication leads to higher parent involvement, promotes better social skills, decreases student behavioral issues, and improves student achievement. By bridging the communication gap between schools and parents, vast improvements in…
Schools have long talked about how best to connect with parents. Do you send them text messages, send a notice home with the students, put it in your school blog, website or newsletter, use robocalls (heaven forbid) or shout it from the school’s roof top? A nephew of mine who is a middle-school Principal told me…
Are you or your business interested in: Working collaboratively with local people? Bringing about a stronger and healthier community? Building a great brand image? Then Community Engagement is for you! 3 Easy Ways to Boost Community Engagement Create a dialogue through social media With social media today, it is incredibly easy to create a…