Cover Stories
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The Keys to Community Engagement
Compiled by Theresa Kelly GegenJournal | November/December 2025 To gain perspectives on community engagement from those who practice it every day, the Journal asked two questions to members of INSPRA.
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Simple Steps to Protect Yourself and Your District on Social Sites
By Heath HendrenJournal | November/December 2025 Using respect, responsibility, and caution is the best approach.
Regular Features
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Front Page: Community Engagement
By Theresa Kelly GegenJournal | November/December 2025 It’s vital to remember that the best community engagement decisions, like so many board of education decisions, are local ones.
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Leadership Letter: From Election to Engagement: Foundational Communication for School Board Members
By Kimberly Small, J.D.Journal | November/December 2025 The best practices for these communications with your community are rooted in transparency, collaboration, and strategic outreach.
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On Outreach & Training: Beyond the ‘Hey!’
By Katie BulavaJournal | November/December 2025 One of the most essential duties of a board is to educate its community on what it does and how it operates.
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Advocacy Angle: Federal Advocacy Conference and the Power of Storytelling
By Kristin FitzgeraldJournal | November/December 2025 What is your advocacy story? What drives your passion for students? Regardless of your story, it is likely the main character is the same: students.
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Policy Page: Building Community Connections Through Policy
By John FinesJournal | November/December 2025 Policy provides a comprehensive foundation, but community engagement requires local deliberation and is where a board’s philosophy, priorities, and vision must come through.
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ICYMI: Building Collaborative Partnerships with the Community
Reported by Kara DohmanJournal | November/December 2025 ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) features panel reports from the 2024 Joint Annual Conference
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Practical PR: The Rise of Career-Connected Learning
By Lauren MiholicJournal | November/December 2025 Early exposure to careers through internships, dual credit, appren¬ticeships, and CTE programs is key to equity and engagement.
Commentary
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What Technology Can’t Replace: The Human Side of Engagement
By Patrick MoggeJournal | November/December 2025 What was once “a time to reflect and reconnect” has evolved into a time to listen, partner, and build authentic relationships that sustain trust and collaboration.