Getting to the Point: Ideas to fix (and first aid) the curse of the long email
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It's that time of year again. Teachers and administrators are settling into routines, procedures, staff meetings...and long winded school emails. Long emails full of details can be such a burden. Yes, you need the information, but what you really care is how it is going to impact you. As a part of my job I send and receive lengthy emails on a daily basis. Here are two ideas, one for sending, and one for receiving long emails. When you HAVE to send a LONG email... Create a Summary as an email header Include a graphic as a header (easy to create in Canva) with a summary or highlights of the information being presented in the email. If the receiver wants more information include the details down below, but, if not, you have caught him/her up on key action items as soon as he/she opens their inbox. Here's a template! Feel free to copy and use-- Simply create a text box in the right hand area to type your summary. When you receive a LOOOO