by Chris Horan | Apr 12, 2014 | General, Insight, Schools
The most recent MetLife Survey of the American Teacher reported morale and job satisfaction among teachers at an all-time low. That’s why it’s more important than ever to honor and thank great teachers. The month of May presents several great opportunities...
by Chris Horan | Mar 20, 2014 | General, Insight, Public Relations, Schools, Social Media
As 45 states and the District of Columbia shift to new learning standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the Council of the Great City Schools has produced a publication to help school districts inform and engage the public. Chris Horan served as the lead...
by Chris Horan | Mar 4, 2014 | Featured, General, Insight, Schools
There’s a scene in the Oscar-nominated film American Hustle in which Jennifer Lawrence’s character, Rosalyn, sheepishly confesses, “I don’t like change … It’s really hard for me.” Rosalyn is not alone. Many of us are resistant to change. It can be scary and...
by Chris Horan | Oct 16, 2013 | General, Insight, Public Relations, Schools
NEWS RELEASE Mayor Menino, funders, school officials mark milestones and transitions for the Boston Schoolyard Initiative Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Higginson-Lewis School celebrates $20m public/private investment in 88 Boston schoolyards since 1995; Funders...
by Chris Horan | Oct 15, 2013 | General, Insight, Public Relations, Schools
Horan Communications was proud to support and participate in the kickoff event for the 10th anniversary of Boston Partners in Education’s “The Big Cheese Reads” program, a fundraising initiative that brings community leaders into classrooms to read...
by Chris Horan | Oct 3, 2013 | Branding, Featured, General, Home Post, Insight, Public Relations, Schools, Social Media
There was a time – not long ago, in fact – when traditional public schools were the only game in town. In most communities, families were subject to the “If you live here, you go there” model, and that was that. Unless a family could afford to consider private...
