by Chris Horan | Nov 4, 2011 | Branding, General, Insight, Public Relations
I’m always pleased when people compliment the Horan Communications logo. The credit for this beautiful design goes to my friend and collaborator Richard Francey from INDUSTRY11. When Rich was developing the branding and identity package for my business, he...
by Chris Horan | Jun 16, 2011 | General, Insight, Schools
Most of New England today is basking in the thrill of the Boston Bruins bringing home the Stanley Cup for the first time in 39 years. The NHL Playoffs have given fans plenty to cheer about, and the team’s triumphant homecoming will culminate with a rolling rally...
by Chris Horan | May 17, 2011 | General, Insight, Public Relations, Schools, Social Media
High school graduation is always an exciting occasion. Add a special visit from the President of the United States, and commencement becomes a memory to last a lifetime. Yesterday, President Barack Obama delivered the graduation address at Booker T. Washington High...
by Chris Horan | Apr 19, 2011 | General, Insight, Public Relations, Schools
Teach Plus, a national non-profit based in Boston, sent a delegation of educators and school reform leaders to Washington, D.C., to testify today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). As the Senate prepares to consider...
by Chris Horan | Sep 23, 2010 | General, Insight, Schools, Social Media
On network television, in social media, in movie theaters and on magazine stands, the question of how best to overhaul America’s education system is taking center stage. There is nothing short of a media frenzy surrounding school reform this month, triggered in part...
by Chris Horan | Jun 30, 2010 | General, Insight, Schools, Social Media
An article in Education Week examines the rising prevalence of social networking sites in schools. Educators cite the advantages of using the tools for professional development, student research, communication with families, and more. One principal describes Twitter...