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.
Take a Sneak Peek:
What New Research Reveals About the School-Home Gap
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
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. Kara Stern has seen school from just about every angle: high school English teacher, middle school principal, fellowship director for math and science teachers across New York City, and head of school at a rural N-12 school. That breadth is what she brings to her work at SchoolStatus, where she writes, speaks, and challenges educators to build the kinds of school communities where every student thrives. She holds a Master’s in Education Leadership from Teachers College and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from NYU.