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School district newsletters are more than just sheets of paper or digital bulletins recapping the month’s happenings. They’re a direct line of communication between you—the leader—and your educational community. Well-crafted newsletters have the power to uplift, inform and unite. Here are the top five components of a district newsletter, and best practices for each: With …

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Embrace the Japanese Philosophy of Kaizen and Transform Your School Leadership Approach. This back-to-school season, step away from perfectionism and embrace the power of continuous improvement. Discover 5 strategies that will not only boost productivity but also enrich your educational journey. Let Kaizen guide you towards a happier, healthier, and more effective leadership style. Learn how to set attainable goals, celebrate achievements, foster curiosity, and seek guidance while prioritizing growth over perfection. Join us as we embark on a new school year, ready to embrace every learning opportunity that comes our way.

Imposter syndrome is the condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. It can result in people feeling like a “fraud” or “a phony” and doubting their abilities.  There are three ways those suffering from imposter syndrome exhibit their condition, also known as the Three P’s: If …

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Whether you are convinced that social media is the place to be or you are on the fence, we’ve got the 411 on schools and social media.  Social media is part of our lives and it’s been that way for decades. In fact, next year will be 20 years since Facebook began. It’s an important …

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Did you know humans are now said to have a shorter attention span than a goldfish?! *Face-palm emoji, right?* Getting and keeping the attention of your staff, families and residents can be hard; but don’t stray away from doing what is right simply because it’s hard.  It’s important that your audiences (staff, families and residents) …

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Have you recently taken on a new superintendency role? Or are thinking about finding your next opportunity? Here are four tips for communicating well with your various stakeholders in your first year.  Do you need help putting these into practice? Allerton Hill Communications is here to help! Learn more, or contact us today by visiting …

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Middle child syndrome: fact or fiction? As someone with a spouse who is a middle child, the resounding answer coming from my house is FACT! Experts who study personality describe middle child syndrome as the idea that if you’re neither the oldest nor the youngest, you get less attention from your parents and feel “caught …

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You have a big job, with big responsibilities. The decisions you make can weigh heavy and even seemingly small ones can have a big impact on you, others and your school community – for good or for bad.  There are three things you might be doing that are sabotaging your own success so it’s best …

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