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The Donovan Group is proud to partner with the National Rural Education Association(opens in new tab) (NREA) to provide rural school districts with access to communications expertise, resources, and professional learning opportunities.

Through this partnership, NREA members receive special pricing on a range of Donovan Group services, including 24/7/365 crisis communication support, comprehensive communications services, professional learning opportunities, and more.

The Donovan Group brings extensive experience working with public school districts and education organizations nationwide, providing support in communication strategy, public relations, marketing, creative services, crisis communication, and community engagement. Through its partnership with NREA, Donovan Group is helping rural districts strengthen communication, engage their communities, and effectively tell the story of the important work happening in their schools.

“Rural schools are the foundations of communities across the country, yet in the first quarter of 2026, 77% of U.S. counties analyzed produced no local education coverage,” said Jerry Gallagher, Partner at Donovan Group. “That makes it more important than ever for rural schools to tell their own stories and ensure their communities understand the tremendous impact they have. We are honored to partner with NREA and support its members with communication expertise and resources.”

Strong communication can help rural school districts build trust, navigate challenges, highlight student and staff successes, and strengthen community connections. Through this partnership, NREA members can access experienced communications professionals and resources designed to support their unique needs.

“Strong communication is essential to building trust and ensuring rural communities understand and value the work happening in their schools,” said Dr. Melissa Sadorf, NREA Executive Director. “We are excited to partner with the Donovan Group to provide our members with access to experienced communications professionals and resources that can help districts navigate challenges, share their successes, and strengthen connections with their communities.”

Supporting Rural Schools Through Strategic Communication

The Donovan Group is committed to helping rural school districts communicate with confidence and consistency, whether they are preparing for a crisis, developing a long-term communications strategy, promoting their schools, or sharing the stories that make their communities unique.

Through the NREA partnership, rural education leaders have access to specialized resources and pricing designed to make professional communications support more accessible.