This research project aims to understand what elementary teachers need from internal communication systems to promote trust and engagement within their school and across the district. The data for this project was collected through a sequential mixed-method approach that included a survey of all elementary teachers in the school district, as well as 5 one-on-one interviews with elementary teachers. Reasons for understanding teachers' attitudes about communication within the organization include the impact on teachers' trust within the organization and teacher's engagement within the organization. Additionally, teachers' satisfaction with the amount of information being shared with them is shown to be positively associated with their attitudes about communication. Themes identified in the research speak to the importance of efficiency and clarity in communication, the desire of the team to be equipped with knowledge, and timeliness and transparency as being key to trust and engagement. These findings indicate the need for schools to establish clear communication channels, but to also engage teachers in sensemaking opportunities and collaborative message building. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]