Building a trusted brand became just one facet of a broader conversation leaders shared about how they strengthen their communication strategies.

For district leaders, the implications are clear: remain engaged with your communities, foster transparency in decision-making and align initiatives with public values.

In "A Plan to Fund High School Newspapers Seeks to Revive Student Journalism," Claire Fahy writes about efforts to expand journalism opportunities in New York City public schools.

Austin ISD officials are elated with voters' approval of Proposition A, the property tax increase measure that will provide millions of dollars of extra funding to the district. Prop A will raise school taxes on a median value home by about $400 per year and generate about $171 million in revenue.