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The New England School Public Relations Association (NESPRA) is the official New England chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). NESPRA provides networking and professional development opportunities for professionals with PreK-12 communications responsibilities in the six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and bordering Canadian provinces.
The New England School Public Relations Association (NESPRA) is the official New England chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). NESPRA provides networking and professional development opportunities for professionals with PreK-12 communications responsibilities in the six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and bordering Canadian provinces.
Are you Interested in Becoming a New Member?
Are you Interested in Becoming a New Member?
We are continuing to grow our membership with the goal of having a wide diversity of views, experiences, and identities. Please visit our Become a Member page to learn about the benefits of membership and to sign up.
Join a Professional Learning Community
Join a Professional Learning Community
NESPRA Members: Strengthen your network and skills as you lend your talents and ideas to benefit your fellow NESPRA school communicators.
2026 Annual Conference
2026 Annual Conference
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
Event and overnight hotel registration links coming soon!
The annual chapter conference will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Marlborough, in Marlborough, MA, on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 8 AM-4 PM.
An evening mixer will be held at the hotel on Thursday, May 7, from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Right off I-495, the venue has easy parking and is close to retail and restaurants!
Andrea Gribble
Andrea Gribble
Our morning keynote speaker will be Andrea Gribble, owner of #SocialSchool4EDU, whose team works with hundreds of school districts nationally. With the rapid rise of AI and tech advances, we are so excited to welcome Andrea back to NESPRA. She'll talk about returning to the purpose of why we use social media — using storytelling to build trust over trends, among other timely topics!
Lesley Bruinton, APR
Lesley Bruinton, APR
The afternoon featured speaker will be Lesley Bruinton, APR, who is the Chief Executive Officer of School Spirit PR and a former NSPRA President. Lesley will talk about School Spirit's BOOST Framework: Bolstering Optimal Outcomes, Shaping Trust. Instead of letting powerful initiatives quietly run their course, learn strategies to spotlight their purpose, amplify their impact, and help your audience understand why they matter.
Scenes from 2025 Conference
Scenes from 2025 Conference
National Recognition
National Recognition
NESPRA was recognized by our parent organization, NSPRA, as an exemplary chapter in 2023, 2024, and 2025. We were honored for membership growth and providing a robust amount of quality professional development. Thank you to all our volunteers!
Who We Are
Who We Are
NESPRA is a dedicated chapter of NSPRA formed to provide professional development and networking. We look to address both regional and national issues, trends, and best practices in school public relations.
NESPRA's membership proudly represents a wide range of school districts and organizations. Our membership currently includes 140 members of statewide education agencies, large urban school districts, regional school districts, career technical education centers, and local suburban and rural districts.
NESPRA is open to anyone living in the six New England states or bordering Canadian provinces who work in any capacity in school public relations. Our membership includes or may include communications directors and managers, admissions coordinators, superintendents or administrators, and support staff who take on communications in districts without dedicated communications positions.
NSPRA formally approved NESPRA's charter in January 2022. View the charter.
Thank you to NESPRA's 2025 Corporate Partners!
Thank you to NESPRA's 2025 Corporate Partners!
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