Schools Under Pressure: Communicating When Stakes are High

The reopening of schools has been accompanied by anxiety, frustration, and concerns regarding the health, safety, and academic progression of students. When stakes are high and issues are emotionally charged it’s imperative that board members communicate effectively to create clarity, provide positive reassurance, and to preserve trust among the community.Join Darci D’Ercole, Director of Leadership Development for the New York State School Boards Association, as she speaks with : Scott Levy, current board member and the immediate past president of Byram Hills Central School District and the Executive Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence in the Yale Child Study Center.