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A 3rd COVID School Year: 3 Tips For Effective Communications
Article Source: https://www.finalsite.com/blog/p/~board/b/post/covid-school-year-3
Schools nationwide are gearing up for the 2021-22 school year — a year we thought would be back to normal after two school years of COVID-19 restrictions already behind us. But here we are: COVID-19 restrictions and mask debates are once again dominating school board meetings and news coverage. This year is looking far from normal.
As we enter a third pandemic school year, it’s time to reflect on what has worked well in school communications and what to be mindful of moving forward. In this article, we’ll go over three lessons learned for communicating during times of change:
1. Communicate Early and Often
2. Provide Inclusive Communications
3. Show Empathy
Communicate Early and Often
If one thing is certain, it’s that COVID-19 restrictions are polarizing topics. No decisions made will be greeted with open arms by everyone in your school community. Although there isn’t one single way to make people happy, your community will always appreciate staying informed. This means getting out ahead of potentially controversial topics or decisions before they turn into community-wide debates.
