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Heather Bronson

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Heather Bronson

Director of Communications

Friday Institute 215

Bio

In her role as director of communications, Heather builds nationwide awareness of the Friday Institute’s work, programming and initiatives among key stakeholders and the general public in order to establish the organization as the center for collaboration and innovation of education research, practice and policy. She previously led communications, marketing and public and media relations efforts for the Chicago Literacy Alliance, a nonprofit association of literacy programs and organizations. Heather has worked as a marketer, editor and writer since 2007 when she graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Posts

  • 2025-2026 Catalyst Grant Symposium Features Projects that Advance AI Integration in Education
  • From Abacus to Algorithms Institute Guides Educators to Shape Students Into Responsible Digital Learners 
  • Blue Ribbon Commission Approves Recommendations on Strengthening Early Literacy, Teacher Pipeline
  • Friday Institute Evaluation Finds Students in Advanced Teaching Roles Schools Gain Nearly a Month of Additional Learning in Mathematics
  • Administrative Operations: Why School Funding Matters