Articles ByMelissa Hite

Melissa Hite

Melissa is the editor of SchoolCEO. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she now lives in Little Rock with her husband, Kendell, and their dogs, Shadow and Buster.

Common Ground: Clay County District Schools, FL

Common Ground: Clay County District Schools, FL By Brittany Edwardes Keil Last Updated: Just south of Jacksonville, Florida, Clay County District Schools is well-known for its academic excellence and deep roots in the community. Although it’s large by most states’ standards—with just under 40,000 students on more

Common Ground: Vernon Verona Sherrill Central School District, NY

Common Ground: Vernon Verona Sherrill Central School District, NY By Brittany Edwardes Keil Last Updated: Just west of Utica, New York, Vernon Verona Sherrill Central School District (VVS) is a small, rural district making a big impact. Superintendent Martha Group believes her district—and schools in general—are at a

Common Ground: Claremont Unified School District, CA

Common Ground: Claremont Unified School District, CA By Brittany Edwardes Keil Last Updated: Nestled on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Claremont Unified School District (CUSD) is an award-winning district with a deep sense of responsibility—not just for their roughly 6,000 students, but for the surrounding community as well.

Battling Burnout

Your teachers aren’t the only ones exhausted by work; communications professionals are, too. Here’s how you can help turn down the heat.

Talking Back

Is your district stuck in a one-way conversation? Learn how a two-way communication strategy builds stronger family engagement.

Service That Shines

How three private sector companies have exemplified stellar customer service—and how schools can follow their lead

From Scholars to Storytellers

Students can tell your district’s story like no one else can. So why not give them a larger role in your school marketing and communications?

Becoming a Perennial Leader

As a school leader, it’s your responsibility to create a culture that works for employees of any generation.

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