2013 CTPS Video Contest finalists named
Judges have selected the regional finalists for the 2013 Celebrate Texas Public Schools Video Contest, sponsored by Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. Statewide winners will be announced during the week of May 13. Click here to see the list of regional finalists.
GOOD TO KNOW
Words to Delete from Press Releases
We all know how important it is to avoid jargon in our writing, but it's not easy to banish corporate-speak from press releases and blog posts. We want our communications to be clear, concise, and not sound like they were written by a focus group with a thick thesaurus.
Look for better words than bland constructions such as "end-user," "value-added" and "mission-critical." Try substituting "use" for "utilize," "outcomes" for "deliverables," and "expandable" for "scalable."
All the contacts and connections in the world don't mean anything if your audience can't understand your message. Watch your vocabulary to make it easier for them.
- Becky Gaylord, Gaylord LLC
TSPRA E-newsletter
ISSUE 125, May 15, 2013
In this issue...
Feature Story
TSPRA Awards Season gets under way
Other Stories
♦ Bond election results from this weekend.
♦ Electronic payment: Survey says!
♦ Are we on the verge of a Rainy Day compromise?
Congratulations,
Upcoming Events
and MORE!
TSPRA Tweets
"Merry Christmas Bill" Heads to Governor http://t.co/2R5YILTZ5a via @TexasTribune
Texas House Backs Bill Expanding Charter Schools http://t.co/G3BfnPMjGf via @TexasTribune
Photos from today's SASPRA meeting are posted on the TSPRA Facebook page! Take a look and see how many faces you recognize!
SASPRA is meeting today at North East ISD. Look for photos later today on the TSPRA Facebook page.
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May 15, 2013