With an eye on the future, NNPS will “go-green” with Type 2 in the fall. In addition, we will e-mail several other communications to members. This eco-friendly decision will save trees and save funds.
What will we e-mail?
Starting in Fall 2009 with issue #27, NNPS will e-mail Type 2 to all members. We also will e-mail:
All messages and materials that are sent by e-mail also will be posted on the NNPS website at www.partnershipschools.org for easy printing. Members will be alerted to all e-reports in the monthly E-Briefs that are sent by the NNPS Facilitators. Those without e-mail access may ask NNPS to send the items by fax or mail.
What does this mean to YOU?
What will we continue to send by regular mail?
Some publications and tools must be mailed to members, including:
Why this change?
Going green with communications is necessary because printing and mailing costs have risen. The decision is data-driven. The 2008 UPDATE surveys indicated that most NNPS members have e-mail and Internet access. Eco-friends from schools, districts, states, and organizations in fifteen states responded to request in January E-Briefs for reactions to the plan to go-green. All agreed, “I can still print it to share with team members and colleagues.” or “We are happy to receive things by e-mail!” Some made pointed comments, such as:
I think (NNPS) should definitely go green…and it’s a money saver too! (We) need to be responsible for getting (our) own information. Having Type 2 e-mailed and available online will allow (us) to do that. I’m all for it!
Sarah Del Toro, District leader in Kennewick, WA
The mission remains the same!
NNPS remains committed to our mission: To help schools, districts, states, and organizations use research-based approaches to improve goal-linked partnership programs that engage all families in ways that boost student success in school. We can do this and go green, too!