A3. I lean more to self-subscription to the committees to find people who are eager about the topic and serving. Additionally, I think that these opportunities should be broadly publicized so that all have a chance to serve versus being handpicked. #K12PRChat

Melanie Neuman (she/her) An example of this would be The Breakfast Club. I don't want a homogenous group to represent the district. I'm talking folks who may not normally associate with one another. I want diverse voices to coalesce around what's important for kids. #k12prchat

A4: One way to help get all stakeholders to participate is to adopt meeting formats with time round-table discussions or smaller breakout sessions. This creates opportunities for members to collaborate and helps build bonds. #K12PRChat

@EdPRMack @tjentz This assumes that one person is capable of facilitating. I know, I know. Sometimes in districts, we ascribe certain skills to folks (and not to others). But this truly is a time to develop leadership in others. Being able to facilitate in a district is an asset. #k12prchat

A5: Setting meeting norms in advisory/affinity groups establishes respectful dialogue, guides conflict resolution and keeps discussions constructive and aligned with the group's objectives. #K12PRChat

A7. Gosh. Not feeling so alone. It wasn't until the diversity mixer that I saw folks who looked like me. It was helpful to know my experiences were shared. Affinity groups will only work if folks commit to working them. We need to find & elevate leaders to manage them. #k12prchat

This! All day, every day! #K12PRChat

A6. Anything we do to open the minds and hearts of #SchoolPR practitioners to hearing and honoring each other will only strengthen our efforts and enrich the work we bring to our workplaces. Elevating awareness is a crucial first step, and I know we are here for it. #k12PRchat

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A0: Melanie Neuman here from Glenview District 34 in IL! First semester of 2023-2024 has flown by! How is it already December! #K12PRChat #SuptChat

A1: This! Trust is essential in all communication - with staff, with families and with the communities we serve! #K12PRChat #SuptChat

A2: When communicating with any audience, simple, clear language is best! #K12PRChat #SuptChat

A3: Assessment: We ask families about communication effectiveness. The most recent survey showed that principal newsletters are a top source of info! #k12prchat #suptchat

A4: We have a crisis communication template doc with messages for principals to be able to refer to. They can find a message that works for them and tailor it to the situation at hand. #K12PRChat #SuptChat

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