From color and contrast to navigation, free tools, text blocks, creative alt texts, and OCR complaints, Steve Ostler from Blackboard joins the School PR Podcast to discuss all of these important issues and opportunities within digital and website accessibility and equity.

School PR Podcast With Ryan Foran

55: Website Accessibility and Equity

How Chino Valley went over the rainbow with a viral video that has more than two million views and garnered international attention. School Shine Founder Rob Wiltsey joins the podcast to talk about how they created this viral video and his work on virtual graduations.

54: Creating a Viral Video Chino Valley USD Rob Wiltsey Interview

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, our school communications and strategies should be evolving as well. In this episode we discuss pivoting your messaging, utilizing video updates, community email lists, repetitive messaging, different messages for parents and staff, mental health support, commemorating this time, and media relations techniques and examples. #schoolprposcast

53: Part 4 Coronavirus Communications for Schools

Why you may not be on Cabinet or “in the room” when the decisions are made. A different take from the superintendent perspective. #SchoolPRpodcast #SchoolPR

52: Why You're Not In The Room And How To Get In

A shocking snow ⛄️ day is called in a West Virginia school district and school is cancelled despite distance learning already in place. We explain the why and the brilliance behind this wonderful gesture by the Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Bondy Shay Gibson. Well done JCS!

51: A Brilliant Virtual Snow Day in West Virginia

A creative and effective way to highlight your school staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. We are all looking for ways to show appreciation for our school staff, this “Nice Notes” campaign can help spread the love ❤️!

50! Nice Notes Pandemic Staff Appreciation Campaign

NSPRA Presidential Candidate Stephen Nichols joins the School PR Podcast to discuss why he is running, his platform, and how he got his start in public education. Visit www.nichols4nspra.com to learn more.

49: Stephen Nichols Interview NSPRA Presidential Bid

Removing social media and news, adding The Office, Parks and Rec, and other positives for a digital detox to reset and greatly enhance your mood and outlook. This is the first “OT” Off Topic episode where I will talk about some non School PR issues that I’m interested in.

48 OT1: Digital Detox Delight

Growing your social media followers and expanding your reach with several unique and creative strategies.

47: Hacking Social Media

The best tips and techniques to ensure your email newsletters are being read. Pat Hawn from Market Volt joins the podcast to share some of his best practices and high-level insights into creating your most effective email newsletter. Friday at 10a (CST) join us and learn how to get the most out of your district/school newsletters. Doesn't matter your platform, catch the presentation one @tspra attendee called "the best thing I attended all session". bit.ly/K12Enews1

46: Effective E-Newsletter Strategies With Pat Hawn

This new world of education has teaching and learning looking much different for K-12 education. Blackboard Senior Executive Chris Prince joins the podcast to discuss distance and remote learning in a new era of education. Visit www.Blackboard.com/k12 for more information.

45: Distance Learning With Chris Prince Blackboard

Financial Forecast for next school year, when and how are we reopening schools, handling the rapid news cycle, graduation ideas, and more. A CalSPRA virtual meeting discussing the latest news in regard to school closures due to the coronavirus with a superb panel of school PR professionals. Kevin Gordon, Capitol Advisors Founding Partner and President, was the Executive Director of CASBO, involved with CSBA: Budget update and financial forecast Kindra Britt, CalSPRA President Deputy Superintendent for the California Dept. of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond: Latest State-level information Music Watson, Former CalSPRA President: Chief of Staff San Diego County Office of Education School-reopening plans https://covid-19.sdcoe.net/Portals/covid-19/Documents/Pandemic%20Plan%20Resources/20-04-14_Recovery_Plan_Assumptions_and_Recommendations.pdf Dr. David Vannasdall, CalSPRA Superintendent Chair, Arcadia Unified Superintendent: Superintendent perspective Michelle Smith-McDonald, CalSPRA Bay Area Chair-- Director of Communications for the Alameda County Office of Education: High School graduation ideas

44: Part 3 Coronavirus Communications For Schools

A must-listen. Author, Keynote, and National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins the School PR Podcast. We talk about how he put Fall Creek Wisconsin on the map, increased enrollment, created a storytelling machine, engaging the board, hacking leadership, #1minwalk2work, #gocrickets, COVID-19 school closures, the power and impact of school communications, and why he lives just a 60 second walk away from the district office. #schoolprpodcast

43: Superintendent Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Go Crickets

The vendor dilemma, unique video concepts, positive social media engagement, media relations opportunities, PRA requests, getting in the room, insensitive social media posts, being a community resource, and more. In this episode we concentrate on transitioning from reactive to proactive storytelling and starting to share the many positive stories in our schools and communities. #schoolsclosedheartsopen ❤️ Videos:  https://youtu.be/d-KgdPudPzQ https://youtu.be/_3FhZQBNsms https://www.youtube.com/user/arcadiaunified/videos?view_as=subscriber

42: Part 2 Coronavirus Communications For Schools

The role of communications has become essential with the coronavirus continuing to spread globally. This special episode discusses some of the critical aspects of communicating with our parents and school communities as we navigate the known and unknown of the coronavirus. We hope to provide some proven strategies and perspectives for schools to consider.