Communication Services

News that Matters to Oregon Schools

OSBA’s Communication Services team is your media connection, delivering the news that matters to Oregon schools and helping schools deal with the media. OSBA provides quick hits on daily education-related stories and deeper explorations of the important issues that shape Oregon policy. When a crisis strikes your school, OSBA’s team can help craft your message and handle internal and external communications.

Communication Services

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Education News

Stay up-to-date on Oregon education issues.

The Bright Side

Help us share the bright side of the news!

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Recognition Events & Proclamations

Acknowledge and thank those who help to provide a quality education for the children in your community.

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Community Engagement Resources

Engage with your community with these resources on social media, bullying prevention, and building relationships.

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Crisis Communications

When you need to communicate in a crisis, our staff can help you handle the media, community concerns, and internal communications.

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Communication Audits

We can study the flow of information in your district to identify key communicators, audiences and messages. We recommend ways to capitalize on this vital information.

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Community Survey Assistance

We help identify key issues and methods that work for you.

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Specialty Workshops

Our experts lead your board through communications planning, from goal setting to media relations to crisis plans to newsletters.

Annual Convention

Annual Convention

The OSBA Annual Convention is Oregon’s premier continuing education program — delivering practical solutions to help school boards and their superintendents improve student learning and achievement. Whether you are a veteran board member, a superintendent, a board support professional or a first-time attendee, you’ll leave the conference with practical ideas and a renewed commitment to help your board accomplish the critical work ahead. The convention features some of the “best practices” from school boards across the state.

Bonds, Ballots, and Buildings Conference

Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference

Is a bond measure or local option levy in your future? Then don’t miss OSBA’s Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference, held once every two years in Salem. This event has a long history of providing resources to help school districts and community colleges plan facilities, define and communicate bond costs to voters, and learn tactics for effective bond campaigns. OSBA is bringing experts in construction and facility planning, finance, surveys and communications together to provide workshops and resources in a one-day conference.

Summer Board Conference

Summer Board Conference

SBC 2024 is leadership development for all levels of board service.  It is intended to provide school board members with nuts and bolts-type information regarding board work and provide boards with practicable information to take back to their boardrooms and implement immediately.

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The Oregon Department of Education released guidance Wednesday for setting school cell phone policies. OSBA was able to contribute to the document’s development.“ODE has done a great job of putting in the time to give considered guidance while recognizing that each district needs to craft a policy fitted to their community’s needs and goals,” said OSBA Legislative Services Specialist Adrienne Anderson. Read more: www.osba.org/oregon-agency-shares-guidance-for-school-cell-phone-policies/ #oregon #osba #publiceducation #cellphones #smartphones #schoolfunding #legislature #government #publicschools #funding #educationmatters #forthekids #pnw #fyp #schoolboards #learning #education ... See MoreSee Less
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OSBA’s fall meetings are a chance for school board members and administrators to come together over a meal with their regional peers and talk with OSBA staff. The North Central ESD hosted the OSBA Legislative Roadshow on Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in Condon. #oregon #legislature ... See MoreSee Less
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Roadshow Update of the week!This week, we’re making five more stops to connect with public education leaders from the northeastern to northwestern corners of the state.After four years of doing this roadshow, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges these districts face—particularly funding and pay disparities for educators across the Columbia River. While these issues affect the entire state, they hit these communities the hardest.I’m excited to hear what’s working well in our local school districts and community colleges, and to share the progress we’re making at the Oregon School Boards Association to support each child in Oregon. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Oregon PTA’s webinar series is exploring school funding from every angle. On Oct. 15, the Oregon School Employees Association will offer thoughts from the staff who generally keep schools running. Register: https://bit.ly/4e1LVf6
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“Children learn better when they are nourished, and our schools provide vital nutrition for hundreds of thousands of students every weekday,” said OSBA Board President Sami Al-Abdrabbuh. #NSLW24inOR
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Join us to explore the Balanced Governance standard of culturally responsive leadership. Learn how boards can embrace diversity, foster welcoming schools and improve outcomes. Presenter: Kristen Miles, OSBA Board Dev. Director.
Register: https://bit.ly/4gXXN3V #osba #webinar

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