eChalk and the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Announce Partnership
Alliance to Help Schools and Districts Enhance Communication and Public Relations
New York, NY (August 20, 2001) - eChalk, the leading Web-based communication provider for K-12 public, private, and parochial schools and school districts, announces its partnership with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), a national organization providing school communication training and services to school leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Dependent Schools worldwide.
The goal of the partnership is to help schools improve communication both internally and externally, and identify and utilize resources to enhance school public relations. eChalk and NSPRA will co-produce educational materials, and co-author newsletters and special reports for each group's membership.
The National School Public Relations Association has been providing school communication training and services to school leaders since 1935. NSPRA's mission is to advance education through responsible communication and practical approaches to solving school district and agency communication problems.
"With eChalk, we will be able to reach more schools and districts to help them formulate public relations strategies that meet their needs," said Rich Bagin, Executive Director of NSPRA. "eChalk, as an affordable communication solution, is the type of technology that can help build trust and support for your school and generate positive public awareness in the community."
eChalk's service consists of email, file sharing, templated teacher Web pages, and online classes. eChalk's advertising-free system allows administrators and teachers to build a powerful Web presence without requiring new hardware or software, thus leveraging their current investment in technology.
"We are very pleased that an organization as venerable and respected as NSPRA has recognized eChalk as a valuable resource for school communications," said Torrance Robinson, co-founder and President of eChalk. "With NSPRA's expertise, and eChalk's tools, we will work with districts to enhance both their internal communication and their public presence."
About eChalk
eChalk is the leading provider of customized, Web-based communication solutions for K-12 schools and districts. eChalk offers a school its own secure, affordable, easy to use and entirely advertising-free network to enhance the educational process through effective use of the Internet. As an Application Service Provider (ASP), eChalk leverages schools' existing technology infrastructure, providing a premium yet affordable solution that facilitates interaction within the school, between schools, and within the larger educational community. For more information, visit www.echalk.com, call 212-809-8400 or email info@echalk.com.
About the National School Public Relations Association
Since 1935, the National School Public Relations Association has been providing school communication training and services to school leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Dependent Schools worldwide. NSPRA's mission is to advance education through responsible communication, accomplishing that mission through a variety of diverse services provided to. For more information, visit www.nspra.org or call 301-519-0496.
