Podcasts

National PTA President Leslie Boggs discusses ways parents can work with their schools to help support their children. The National PTA has many resources and strategies from schools that have successful relationships with parents, teachers and administrators.

The National School Boards Association talks about the power of public schools as an integral part of the community. NSBA President Beth Branham, a former teacher, is proud of her school district and says Public Schools Week 2020 is a special time to show support for public schools.      

Kelly Avants discusses the importance of school district's strategic communications plans, transparency and building relationships with a community as part of LFA's Public Schools Week 2020 podcast series.

Avants is the 2019-20 president of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and Chief Communications Officer for the Clovis, Calif. school district, a suburban school district of 38,000 students in Central California.

Rich Bagin and Richard Long chat about the importance of public advocacy for public schools and upcoming events with Public Schools Week with School PR Happy Hour host Justin Dearing.

Three exemplary educators-- an Idaho superintendent, a school/community engagement professional and a school counselor discuss their roles in public education and the importance of public schools in their communities with Richard Long, LFA executive director.