Horan Communications

I am so fortunate to work with incredibly talented and committed professionals throughout the year. Thank you to the clients, colleagues, and partners who continue to trust, challenge, and inspire me every day.

It’s always exciting to see a rebranding project come to life. Congratulations, Team CABE!

Association of Boards of Education (CABE)

I'm looking forward to speaking again at the joint conference of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents in Hyannis.

🎤 Lunch session on Wednesday, November 12: During challenging times, it's more important than ever to communicate effectively with families, students, staff, and the community -- especially to share good news that builds confidence in our schools.

🚨 Thursday morning, November 13: How prepared are your School Committee and Superintendent to respond effectively to a crisis or controversy? I'll share some key strategies for navigating tricky situations.

I hope to see you there!

➡️ Registration: https://bit.ly/3JyIra3

Opening Day is around the corner! What better way to honor America's favorite pastime than engaging students in poetry? Educators, please share this opportunity with students, families, and staff in your schools.

⚾ The National Baseball Poetry Festival invites students in grades 4-12 (and Little Leaguers) to participate in a Youth Poetry Contest. Each student may submit one poem (200 words or fewer) with a baseball or softball theme. Winners in each age category (elementary/middle/high) will read their poems in a ceremony at Polar Park in Worcester MA.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
✍ Details: https://bit.ly/3XkI9r6

We wish our clients and colleagues a holiday season full of peace and joy.

Looking forward to it!

Founder and Managing Partner Chris Horan of Horan Communications provides strategies for navigating polarized issues.

This weekend I had the pleasure of leading a session about branding, marketing, and communication for leaders of statewide School Board Associations from eight states. Thanks for your thoughtful participation on a sunny Saturday afternoon!

It’s great to spend School
Communicators Day with talented colleagues at the 3rd annual conference of the New England School Public Relations Association! Outstanding keynote address to kickoff the day from Akwi Nji. Thanks to the NESPRA team for bringing us together for learning and networking.

School district leaders: Are you starting to think about professional development for your team this summer? 😎 The weeks leading up to back-to-school season are the perfect time to renew your focus on 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

I'll design and facilitate a customized, interactive workshop in strategic communication for the leaders of your schools and central offices, so you all start the new school year with enhanced knowledge and skill.

Workshop topics include:
✅ Sharing Good News: How to collect and disseminate positive stories
✅ Crisis, Conflict, and Controversy: Communicating about difficult topics
✅ The Art of Listening: Improved two-way communication
✅ Stay on Message: Keeping your strategic plan at the forefront
✅ Communicating about Negotiations: Updating the community during collective bargaining
✅ Digital Strategy: Integrating your website, social, and email content
✅ Break Away from the Pack: Practical tips for school branding and marketing

Contact me to discuss your communications goals!

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