“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J. Meyer
Everyone knows that the right communication can solve many problems. Misunderstandings. Disagreements. Challenges. No matter who is right or wrong in the situation, if the message is passed incorrectly EVERYONE loses.
In education, the leaders of the building and district must find the best methods of communication for their particular school district. Communication with parents/families/stakeholders is vital to the success of the students. We cannot be stuck on what “research” says for most school districts. We need to know our district and its constituents. This will help us help them. Learn your families.
Often, we think “There’s something wrong with my line because when I dial my…” you know the rest! But when we rephrase the classic line by New Edition into education terms, its saying “when we reach out to our families to get engaged, we don’t have much success.” When in all actuality we should be asking ourselves, are we using the best method of communication with them?
I recently conducted a survey with some of the parents and teachers at my school regarding communication. The results are interesting. See here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-XTF3CFT5V/ Good feedback by everyone involved. More information on that soon.
Just remember, the “New Edition” of communication is no longer just the phone call. Ask Mr. Telephone Man….he knows it too.