Archive for March 2020
Communicating a Coronavirus School Closure to Your District Community
Both public and private school districts across the country are starting to close schools for an extended period of time. Many states are now mandating that schools close for at least the next couple weeks. We would like to share a plan of action you can implement to communicate about coronavirus-related school closures to your…
Read MoreResponse Plan: Communicating a Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Your Schools
Although schools have likely been closed in your district for several weeks, it’s possible that a student, staff member or a member of your district community will test positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). If this happens in your district, it’s important to communicate quickly and accurately with your parents, students, staff and community members. The…
Read MoreCoronavirus Communication: What Should School Leaders Do Right Now?
The spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is at the forefront of many people’s minds across the United States. While the news is concerning for all of us, parents and guardians are especially worried about how their children will be affected if the virus hits their local schools. School and district leaders should be…
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