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Every school needs a strong internal communications plan to prepare for the unexpected and maintain connections with their communities.

The 9/10 short answer: yes.  It’s more important than ever for schools and other educational institutions to create and practice effective communication. Internally, communication plans are key for keeping staff and students apprised of important information. Externally, a communication plan should support a school’s marketing and PR goals.

Since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, the U.S. government has passed several large funding packages to assist states with their response to pandemic effects. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education approved Michigan’s third and final allocation of American Rescue Plan funding to the tune of $1.2 billion dollars.