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Stop the Drop: Turn Communication Into an Enrollment Booster

Thu., February 05, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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Falling enrollment isn’t just a numbers game; it’s a story problem. Every school-family interaction shapes your district’s public image. Communications leaders who recognize this can turn everyday moments into powerful PR that builds trust, boosts reputation, and drives enrollment.

In this session, hear insights from Patti Moon, Chief Communications Officer at Aurora Public Schools, and learn how to:

  • Equip all staff to use family communication as a lever for positive PR
  • Strengthen your district’s reputation through authentic, inclusive messaging
  • Activate families as co-creators and champions of your district’s story

Stopping the drop is just the beginning. These strategies don’t just keep families from leaving; they foster a stronger learning culture that drives student success. We’ll break down the what, when, and how of digital communication to turn your school community into your most powerful PR team.

Speakers
Patti Moon
Chief Communication Officer,  Aurora Public Schools
Amanda Ensor
Senior Content and Learning Manager,  TalkingPoints
Amanda Ensor is a senior education leader, professional learning specialist, and family–school partnership expert with 25 years of experience supporting educators, families, and school systems. She currently serves as Senior Content & Learning Manager at TalkingPoints and is the founder of It Takes a Village, LLC, where she designs research-based professional learning experiences that strengthen relationships, educator practice, and student outcomes.
Moderator
Kate Pechacek
CEO / Founder,  OpendoorsEd
Kate Pechacek currently serves as K12 strategic advisor to systems-improving ed tech organizations and school districts, including TalkingPoints, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd, Kate served as Head of Impact at TalkingPoints, one of several roles she has held in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly thirty-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to fifteen years as a teacher, Kate has served in districts nationwide, holding multiple site and district leadership roles in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity, disrupting predictability, and narrowing opportunity gaps.

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