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NSPRA 2026 is almost here, and we’re bringing a little Cajun flavor to a big conversation for school communicators: How do you connect communications AND outreach to enrollment growth?

Join SchoolMint for “Fillin’ Seats & Feedin’ Futures: A Cajun Recipe for Enrollment Growth in the Age of School Choice,” where we’ll dig into how the role of school communications is changing as families have more options, teams stay lean, and leaders need visibility into what’s driving results.

We’ll talk about how to move beyond clicks and impressions to instead start connecting outreach to the outcomes that matter: inquiries, applications, registrations, and completed enrollments.

📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
🕤 9:30–10:00 AM CT
📍 Churchill B2, Floor 2, Marketplace Floor

If your communications team is being asked to support enrollment growth, promote programs, reach new families, and prove what’s working to justify the investment of time and budget into recruitment, this session is for you.

is almost here! If you’re headed to New Orleans, don’t forget to leave a little room in your schedule to explore.

The SchoolMint team has provided a few favorite stops to add to your visit, with a focus on attractions, history, and easy conference-schedule add-ons.

From the French Quarter and Garden District to City Park, the National WWII Museum, and the William Frantz Elementary School site, these are five New Orleans stops worth making time for between sessions.

We also included a few details on where to find SchoolMint and how you can win one of two $100 Visa gift cards while you’re at NSPRA.

Read the blog: https://hubs.la/Q04p3k750

Couldn’t leave the National Charter Schools Conference without bragging on our partners at Fuel OKC , a nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to high-quality public school options for families across Oklahoma City.

Their team is doing the kind of work that requires both vision and follow-through: strengthening Oklahoma City’s public school ecosystem, helping families understand and access their school options, and supporting schools as they grow.

Spending time with Brent Bushey, CEO, and Renee Porter, Director of Programs, at made it clear how much thought, care, and intention Fuel OKC brings to this work.

We’re grateful to partner with their team and excited to keep cheering on the progress they’re making for schools and families across OKC!

Heading to NCSC26 in New Orleans this week?

Before you pack your conference bag, the SchoolMint team has a few recommendations to add to your list!

We asked our team for their favorite New Orleans stops beyond the obvious tourist picks, and they came through with sandwiches, patios, museums, art experiences, live music, meaningful history stops, and more.

And while you’re building your NCSC26 schedule, come see us at Booth 814! We’d love to connect, hear what your school or network is focused on this year, and talk about enrollment growth.

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Headed to NCSC26? Here Are Our Staff’s Top 5 Stops to Add to Your Visit in New Orleans Heading to the 2026 National Charter Schools Conference in New Orleans? The SchoolMint team shares five staff-recommended spots to visit while you’re in town.