4 Simple Steps to Improve Communication with Jennifer Jennings Transformative Principal 604

In this informative interview, Jennifer Jennings, a school communication specialist, discusses the crucial role of effective communication in schools. She emphasizes the significance of building trust and engaging parents and the community through transparent and informative communication. Jennings provides practical strategies to help schools develop an overall communication plan, showcase their positive aspects, and avoid overwhelming their audience with excessive information. She also shares successful examples of schools that have implemented effective communication strategies, such as utilizing visual displays, digital signage, and a variety of communication channels.

• Why communication with the community is so important. 
• How schools can communicate more effectively. 
• Schools need to have an overall communication plan. 
• Consistent message
• Consistent branding
• Showcase your school in the best light possible. 
• Don’t bombard people. 
• having visual displays has increased attendance at clubs, sport games, and events. Cannon Falls.
• Digital signage is a great way to expand on a school’s safety plan: see Necedah Schools in Wisconsin.
• New Prague in Minnesota
• AppleTV as a PBIS Motivator
• If it’s not easy, people aren’t going to do it. 
• Start in a small, manageable way. 
• Set up your system so you can delegate properly. 
• Make it part of your weekly routine so it is used consistently and routinely. 
• Involve people who are excited about it. 
• How to be a transformative principal? Find one person who loves graphic design and get them involved in creating content. 
• Connect with Jennifer Jennings

About Jennifer Jennings

Jennifer Jennings is a seasoned growth marketing manager with over a year of experience at Rise Vision, the leading digital signage software for K-12 schools. With a keen understanding of the education landscape, Jennifer is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance school communication, safety measures, and the overall school atmosphere.

Throughout her tenure at Rise Vision, Jennifer has worked closely with schools to understand their unique challenges and develop customized solutions. Her expertise lies in identifying communication gaps, creating positive school cultures, and implementing strategies to increase building security. Jennifer is known for her ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible and actionable insights for school administrators and educators.

As a thought leader in the edtech industry, Jennifer is frequently sought out as a speaker at conferences and events. Her insights on the intersection of technology and education have been featured in various publications and media outlets. Jennifer's dedication to improving the learning environment for students and educators alike has made her a valuable asset to Rise Vision and the education community at large.

Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks, IXL, and Renaissance Learning:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

We’re proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.

If you’re a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. 

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We’re also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

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