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Where do I network with others in school communications?
What resources
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Register for the 2015 Annual Conference Congratulations to our 2015 Media Award Winner, Dave Berry
Dave Berry, recently retired editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph, was selected by the Professional Awards committee as the recipient of the 2015 Media Award. Click here to read the full press release.
Northside ISD's Pascual Gonzalez named TSPRA's 2014 Key Communicator
Northside ISD's Executive Director for Communications Pascual Gonzalez has been named the 2014 Key Communicator. Click here to read about Gonzalez and the Key Communicator award.
NSPRA judges have awarded TSPRA's Celebrate Texas Public Schools campaign with a Mark of Distinction as an Exemplary Chapter. Congratulations to all those who helped make the CTPS program what it is today. Click here for more information.
Best Practices for Social Networks
1. Prioritize storytelling over marketing.
2. Visuals inspire higher interaction and engagement rates.
3. Don't automate content between social networks.
4. Don't just generate, curate.
5. Tap into breaking news and current affairs, but do it intelligently.
- American Schools Foundation Alliance's ASFA Connect
Issue 184, January 29, 2015
In this issue...
Feature Story
Proposed changes to the TSPRA Bylaws and Standing Rules
Other Stories
♦ Meal choices at conference
♦ Voting information
♦ Star Awards notification
Congratulations,
Upcoming Events
and MORE!
RT @statesman: Abbott decries Common Core education standards on Fox debate with Bill Bennett http://t.co/3rFWK0jUFQ
The Eilan Hotel will release rooms remaining in the block on Feb 3. If you need a hotel for the conference book your room ASAP.
School Choice Supporters to Gather at Capitol http://t.co/MuIHd9Rg4L via @TexasTribune
State Will Close Three More Charter Schools http://t.co/4ypS0gF39D
Link to the 2011 Accountability Ratings Talking Points 2011AccountabilityRatingsTP.pdf
Dec. 15 - Professional Awards nominations due
Jan. 25 - Deadline to register for conference before the late fee is added.
