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The NSPRA Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 12

The NSPRA Podcast from the National School Public Relations Association explores the ideas, strategies and stories shaping school communication today. Through conversations with voices from across the field, it highlights the people, perspectives and experiences that define the profession and its impact on schools and communities.

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🇺🇸 USA - marketing
11/04/2026
#91
🇺🇸 USA - marketing
09/04/2026
#88
🇨🇦 Canada - marketing
18/11/2025
#78
🇺🇸 USA - marketing
12/10/2025
#90
🇺🇸 USA - marketing
11/10/2025
#90
🇺🇸 USA - marketing
10/10/2025
#98
🇺🇸 USA - marketing
09/10/2025
#72

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Season 1 TRAILER - NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us

Season 1

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • Duration 04:16

Where would public schools be without the communicators?

This is “The Stories That Shaped Us”, a limited series podcast produced in celebration of the National School Public Relations Association’s 90th Anniversary.

Join Mitchell Roush, Communications Director for Grand Island Public Schools, for the next seven weeks as he journeys through the voices, milestones, and moments that have shaped NSPRA — and the field of school communications — over the past nine decades.

Through reflective interviews we’ll tackle timely topics from the arena of School PR, unpack the storied history of NSPRA, and more.

We’ll hear from longtime members, emerging leaders, past presidents, and award winners to honor both NSPRA’s legacy and to explore the evolving role of school communicators.

So dive-in with as we listen, learn, and lead.

This is NSPRA at 90.

And this is “The Stories That Shaped Us” podcast.

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 5: In Crisis and in Community

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 55:10

Crisis comes in all forms — and it's part of the reality of school PR. But so is resilience and community.

Whether it was leading crisis communication efforts after school violence, managing the day-by-day changes of a global pandemic or crafting stabilizing words during polarizing times, NSPRA members have been there, guiding communities through the unthinkable.

We’ll hear from Rick Kaufman, APR, and Lesley Bruinton, APR, as they reflect on the defining moments of crisis response and community that shaped their careers. As school public relations veterans, they share stories of leadership in times of crisis and the lessons learned from leading through adversity.

Because beyond the communications plans, it's about showing-up when it matters most. And, perhaps most importantly, finding support in community.

CONTENT WARNING:
This episode features discussion on topics that may remind some listeners of past traumas related to school violence, political unrest or the global pandemic.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 5: In Crisis and in Community

GUESTS:
Rick Kaufman, APR
Lesley Bruinton, APR

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 4: The Tools We Carried

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 41:21

So much has changed, and so much has stayed the same.

As we look through the eras of NSPRA’s 90 year history, we trace the tools and resources we’ve carried as school communications experts, and we marvel at how technology — and expectations — have evolved.

We’ll explore how school communicators have adapted to shifting tools, platforms and technologies across decades. And how NSPRA played a role in helping members stay current through trends like cable TV, desktop publishing, websites, social media and now AI.

We’ll hear from Nicole Kirby, APR, Carroll Macke, and Andy Grunig, APR; each of them a trailblazer in their own right both in terms of leadership and disruptive technology tools they adopted to vault the work of school communications into new ears.

Because while the mediums have changed, the mission hasn’t.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 4: The Tools We Carried

GUESTS:
Nicole Kirby, APR
Carroll Macke
Andy Grunig, APR

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 3: The People Behind the Podium

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 44:24

No one does the work of School PR alone.

NSPRA’s 90 year history is rooted in many things, but perhaps nothing more meaningful than the power of building connections.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the meaning behind the work, and the people who not only make it happen, but the people who are built up by others and pay it forward.

Danielle Clark, APR & Dirk Tedmon, APR join the podcast as passionate believers in the work of School PR. Both have recently been recognized by NSPRA for their efforts in connecting with others and building them up.

As they share, you’ll hear how NSPRA has played a pivotal role in building connections for school PR professionals across the county, across generations, and the positive ripple effects felt throughout the profession and is felt throughout our public schools.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 3: The People Behind the Podium

GUESTS:
Danielle Clark, APR
Dirk Tedmon, APR

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 2: The Moments That Defined Us

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 45:14

Defining moments are the ones that challenge us and vault us into eras of opportunity.

NSPRA’s history has that in spades. Like all great moments, they are rooted in the efforts of great collaborative minds from the field of School Communications.

Ninety years later, the Association is continuing charting a course with bold vision carrying the banner of advocacy.

In this episode, dive deep into a few seminal moments that defined NSPRA. Some deeply challenging, and others fueled by incredible opportunity.

Rich Bagin, APR, former NSPRA executive director, and Frank Kwan, APR, longtime NSPRA leader and former president, join the podcast to share their experiences.

Rich charts first-hand accounts of how NSPRA faced potential bankruptcy only to rise up to be bigger, better, and more supportive than ever. Frank dives into how the internet quite literally changed everything.

NSPRA’s history isn’t just a series of events — it’s a collection of decisions, risks and people who chose to lead during moments that mattered. And the ripple effects of those moments are still felt today.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 2: The Moments That Defined Us

GUESTS:
Rich Bagin, APR
Frank Kwan, APR

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 1: From a Breakfast Table to a National Network

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 33:13

The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) started small but was driven by a core set of ideals. And now, 90 years later, the Association is thriving as the leader of School Communications expertise across the country.

NSPRA’s original 23 founders was one-third educators, one-third writers and one-third crusaders who had exchanged ideas for 10 years on better techniques, methods and materials for reporting and promoting the progress of public schools.

In episode one, we’ll go deep into the founding purpose and ideals that drove NSPRA in its early days all the way through to today 90 years later.

Joe Lowenthal, APR, and Kathy Leslie, APR, unpack the importance of integrity, the power of face-to-face communication, and how NSPRA has both transformed and stayed the same in its pursuit of anchoring public school communications.

While Joe & Kathy weren't there in 1935, they carry the legacy of that moment. Through their reflections, we’ll explore how NSPRA’s founding ideas still shape who we are nearly a century later.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 1: From a Breakfast Table to a National Network

GUESTS:
Joe Lowenthal, APR
Kathy Leslie, APR

https://www.nspra.org/

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Shaping Strategy Episode 2: I’m In! Now What?

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 • Duration 33:06

What’s it really like once you decide to take the APR journey?

For many, it’s not a straight path. It can be stops and starts, self-doubt and questions about where to begin.

In Episode 2 of “Shaping Strategy: The APR Journey,” two recently accredited school communicators share what it looked like to commit and keep going. From imposter syndrome and failed exams to mentors, study strategies and balancing real life along the way, their stories offer an honest look at what happens after you say yes to the process. There’s no perfect timeline and no single way to do it. But there are ways to move forward, build momentum and stay with it, even when it feels hard.

If you’ve been thinking about APR, or wondering what it actually takes to get started, this episode meets you right there.

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 6: The Next 90 Years

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 53:32

There is no end to what can be done in the field of school-community relations.

As we have reflected on the eras of NSPRA’s 90 year history, we’re now ready to glance ahead at not just what’s next, but what’s possible.

This episode features voices from across generations — new professionals, award-winning leaders, and association leadership. We’ll reflect on how the work of school communications is constantly evolving, addressing School PR burnout, and where we see this work going in the next era.

We’ll hear from Abby Koch, Cindy Warner, APR, and Barbara Hunter, APR; each of them big dreamers and incredible communicators in their own right.

Abby, Cindy, & Barbara will help us look at where we’re headed next in the profession of school communications and how NSPRA will continue being a leading voice of support, innovation, and advocacy.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 6: The Next 90 Years

GUESTS:
Abby Koch
Cindy Warner, APR
Barbara Hunter, APR

https://www.nspra.org/

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NSPRA at 90 Episode 7: Epilogue

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Duration 09:21

The work of school communications is the work of moving mountains for a greater good.

As we've reflected on NSPRA’s 90 year history, one thing is certain — the legacy of the association has been built by the talents, leadership, expertise, creativity, and collaboration of countless incredible school communicators. All of it pushing the profession and public schools forward.

In this closing episode, we want the opportunity to salute additional School Communications Pros who’ve paved the way for us to venture into the next era.

Dive-in as we share a few minutes spotlighting more than a dozen School PR Pros and their influential work that has shaped the legacy of NSPRA.

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NSPRA at 90: The Stories That Shaped Us Podcast.
Episode 7: Epilogue

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Season 2 TRAILER - Shaping Strategy: The APR Journey

Season 2

Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 02:23

Welcome to “Shaping Strategy: The APR Journey,” Season 2 of The NSPRA Podcast.

This series explores the path to Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and how it shapes strategy, leadership and professional growth in school communication.

Listen to the trailer for a preview of the conversations ahead!

https://www.nspra.org/

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