ABSTRACT
Clearly, one of the hallmarks of effective relationships is the ability to communicate. Likewise, a hallmark of rocky relationships is a lack of such ability. This is true in relationships on all levels, and it is especially pertinent to effective school-community relations. When problems exist in school-community relations, they usually exist more because of a breakdown in communication than they do for any other reason. In other words, most school leaders understand the importance of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. What they often fail to understand is the complexity of communication as a skill.
