Public Relations for Education

Experienced, Results-Driven PR Services for Educational Institutions

Public Schools, Private Schools, School Districts, Colleges and Universities Benefit From Our PR Insight

At Ellis Strategies, we bring decades of newsroom experience to deliver strategic public relations services for education. We understand how reporters think, what editors look for, and which story angles resonate with the media and the communities you serve. Our team is collaborative, responsive, and relentlessly results-driven—when you work with us, you gain a trusted partner who answers quickly, follows through, and helps your school, district, college, university, or educational organization navigate communications challenges with clarity and confidence.

And when a public crisis arises, we act fast. Our seasoned media professionals know how to regain control of the news cycle, shape the narrative, and ensure your institution’s voice is heard clearly, accurately, and credibly.

Led by Peabody and Emmy Award Winning journalist, author, and communications expert Matt Ellis, Ellis Strategies is a Boston-based public relations firm with regional and national experience. Since 2005, we have developed and executed successful public relations and advocacy campaigns for private schools, public school districts, colleges, businesses and nonprofits throughout New England. Let us help you tell your stories and reach the right audiences. We know the news and the people who cover it. Our decades of newsroom and public relations experience will help you leverage your strength and amplify your message.

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When you work with Ellis Strategies, you can feel confident our team of experts will develop a sound public relations strategy that is supported by carefully crafted written materials. We will expertly guide the process to develop storylines that will resonate with the media and people you are trying to reach. Here’s what makes Ellis Strategies the best choice for your PR needs:

We Have Great Media Contacts

We Have Extensive Experience Providing PR Services to Schools and Higher Education

We Understand How Newsrooms Operate and How to Get Results

We Leverage Social Media to Amplify Your Message

We Can Rapidly Control a Crisis and Minimize the Damage of Negative News

We Have Award-Winning Writers Who Create Compelling Content to Tell Your Story

We Strategically Target Media Outlets to Get Your Story to the Right Audience

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The Ellis Strategies Advantage for PR Services

Reach Your Audience

We’ll work with you to create a thoughtful pitch and engaging story to adequately target the reporters and outlets most likely to reach your ideal target audience.

Strengthen Messaging

Our award-winning writers create meaningful content – opinion articles, letters to the editor, newsletters and website materials – that will bolster your market position.

Crisis Management

We act fast to deploy our resources and seize control of the news cycle. Companies facing chaos need a concentrated, multi-layered approach to restore public confidence and limit extensive damage.

Integrate Marketing & PR

Our team works closely with our clients to evaluate and edit all communications materials to ensure consistency and strength of message.

Prepare for Scrutiny

Strategic guidance prepares your organization for tough questions from all directions. Our expert communications strategy will guide you through a public or private crisis, especially during times of heightened media scrutiny.

Improve Relationships

Employees, stakeholders and reporters all respond to different cues. We’ll show you how to create relationships with any audience to effectively promote your brand.

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What Our Clients Say

"Working with Matt was a game-changer in preparing for my speech. He helped me craft the content, refine my delivery, and coached me on tone, pacing, and presence—giving me the confidence I needed to show up strong on event day. I received so many compliments afterward, and I credit Matt's guidance for helping me truly connect with the audience."

Elizabeth Karvonen

"Working with Ellis strategies was effective in making me a confident public speaker. It was easy to work with Matt. He worked around my busy schedule, and his insight and tips were exactly what I needed to up my game in public speaking."

Dr. Martina Stippler

"Ellis Strategies played a crucial role in our non-profit's successful launch of a major program by developing a well-planned PR strategy, coordinating with media outlets, politicians, and managing critical event details. Their efforts resulted in extensive media coverage and local political engagement, positioning us for continued growth with their invaluable partnership."

Patrick Belmonte

"Thank you so much for an excellent experience! My Team was very satisfied!"

Dan Van Hise, RRT-NPS

"We rely on Matt for his strategic guidance. We have a long-standing, collaborative relationship that has resulted in substantial media attention and content creation."

Manikka Bowman

"Ellis Strategies really hit the mark for us. Their strategy helped us educate the public and the Legislature about the effectiveness of the Community Preservation Act. Matt and the team took control and drove the initiative to the finish line."

Stuart Saginor

"Matt helped us navigate a challenging communications situation. He helped refine our messaging, and brought deep expertise into the timing and sequencing of our message so we could maintain control of a dynamic situation. We planned very carefully, and everyone knew their role, and things unfolded exactly according to plan. He was a true pro in a high-stakes situation."

Adam Olenn

"Matt and his team have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to raise ULI Boston's profile, and increase the local media's coverage of real estate development, land use and urban planning. We count on Matt's knowledge and perspective to help guide our programming decisions."

Stephanie Wasser

"We rely on Matt’s insight to guide our PR and Marketing efforts. Over the years he and his team have demonstrated their ability to generate placements in key media outlets which have helped raise awareness of our company."

Stacy Brandon

"We’ve had great success working with Ellis Strategies. Matt and his team consistently provide us with new ideas for getting The Concord Group recognized by key journalists. His team has also been critical in helping us release white papers to our industry. We don’t make a PR move without consulting Ellis."

Richard M. Gollis

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