What New Research Reveals About the School-Home Gap
Student voice isn’t just important—it’s transformational.
New research from NSPRA reveals that when students are empowered to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences, schools become more inclusive, responsive, and effective.
In this on-demand webinar, featuring K-12 thought leaders from NSPRA, YouthTruth, and SchoolStatus, you’ll hear how leading districts are using student voice in their communications to build equity, boost attendance, and connect with families more authentically.
Watch to learn:
- What new national research reveals about the school-home communication gap—and how elevating student voice can bridge it
- How real districts are leveraging student stories to build trust, foster equity, and engage families more effectively
- Practical, scalable ways to include diverse student perspectives in your messaging—without adding more to your workload
Don’t miss this powerful conversation on
student voice and communication impact!
What New Research Reveals About the School-Home Gap
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Meet the Speakers
Dr. Jennifer de Forest brings a wealth of experience to YouthTruth, with nearly a decade of classroom teaching, school leadership roles in California and New York City, and extensive work on school-based research projects. She holds a doctorate from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and has served as a professor at the University of Virginia, publishing widely on education reform. At YouthTruth, Dr. de Forest helps school leaders turn community insights into actionable data, drawing on her diverse background in education and research.
Jessica Scheckton, APR, PMP, serves as NSPRA’s communication research specialist, playing a key role in developing communication audits, data reports and white papers. Prior to joining the association staff, Jessica served as an audit consultant with NSPRA after a 25-year career in school communications with the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service in New York. She holds accreditation in public relations (APR) and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Dr. Stern began her career as a high school English teacher, later becoming a middle school principal, Executive Director of Math for America, a Head of School, and now education content strategist. A writer and contributor to many publications, Dr. Stern is an education thought leader, creating K-12 resources for teachers and principals. She earned a Ph.D. in Teaching & Learning from NYU.