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May 21, 2025 14 min

Combating misinformation in public schools

Hosted by Scott Gerfen

Send us Fan Mail n this episode, OSBA's Scott Gerfen interviews Tom Fladung, managing partner of Hennes Communications and a national expert in crisis communication. They discuss the challenges that school leaders face with the spread of misinformation and fake news and how it impacts public institutions, especially schools. Fladung shares real-world examples, the importance of maintaining a steady communication flow and best practices for building trust and credibility within school communities. He also provides actionable strategies for school districts to prepare for and effectively respond to misinformation.Brought to you by Pappas & Associates: They're shaping policy with integrity. https://www.pappaskc.com. For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org.

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Send us Fan Mail n this episode, OSBA's Scott Gerfen interviews Tom Fladung, managing partner of Hennes Communications and a national expert in crisis communication. They discuss the challenges that school leaders face with the spread of misinformation and fake news and how it impacts public institutions, especially schools. Fladung shares real-world examples, the importance of maintaining a steady communication flow and best practices for building trust and credibility within school communit...

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