No two schools in America look the same this school year – but one thing they all have in common is that learning looks different from ever before! And many schools are partially (or completely) offering learning in a virtual environment. We recently wrote about how you can celebrate classroom learning through a “What I […]
Read MoreCase Study: Grand Forks Public Schools
“There’s Something for Everyone!” How Tracy Jentz Gained Confidence Through the Social Media Bootcamp Tracy Jentz, APR, M.A., works as the Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools in North Dakota. She has been in her role for about eight years and has always made social media a focus of her communication […]
Read MoreSeven Tips to Building a Better Photo Library
A compelling photo can make or break a social media post. Check out this quick example – which post are you more likely to click? A great photo can earn you more mileage than just a single social media post, of course! Eye-catching photos are perfect for your school website, your next print or billboard […]
Read MoreCase Study: Maranatha Christian Academy
A Minnesota Private School Sees Retention Improvements Thanks to Social Media Corey Bianchi-Rossi is the Chief Advancement and Design Officer for Maranatha Christian Academy in Minnesota. Back in 2017, he knew he was over his head when it came to managing social media on behalf of his school, which educates 700+ students and employs about […]
Read More"What I Learned This Week" – An Easy Social Media Feature!
The big game. The flashy science experiment. The spelling bee. Graduation. All of these events are made for social media – right!? The photos and videos are obvious and the captions are easy. Your audience expects them to be covered and as a school social media manager, you’ve had them on your radar well in […]
Read More10 Practical Tips to Avoid Burnout in #SchoolPR – From Your Fellow School Communicators
As a school communicator, you fill an important role. This role was deemed CRITICAL when schools closed their buildings last March. And it’s a role that continues to show its importance as we navigate through this school year. But with the never-ending requirement for constant communication in these very uncertain times, stress and overwhelm is […]
Read MoreHow to Use IGTV for Schools
As the world’s #1 social media platform, Facebook is your best social tool for reaching and engaging your school district audience. But savvy social media managers know that platforms like Instagram and Twitter also have tremendous potential. In particular, Instagram is where you can reach young parents and students, many of whom do not spend […]
Read MoreCase Study: Northridge Local School District
How an Ohio School District Made Social Media Strides with #SocialSchool4EDU Northridge Local School District in Ohio started its social media journey with a Facebook page for each of its four school buildings. Leaders at each building would push announcements to these pages – but that was about it! Scott Schmidt, District Superintendent for Northridge, […]
Read MoreManaging a Facebook Page WITHOUT a Fake Profile
I get a panicked email or phone call every other week. It always goes something like this: “I’ve been locked out of my school Facebook Page. It is asking me to verify my account and I go through the steps, but nothing happens. I can’t post any updates or photos on the Page. What can […]
Read MoreSocial Media Best Practices for Schools
The ultimate guide to setting up your school social media pages for success! The date was April 15, 2014. I published my first school social media accounts for New Auburn School District in Wisconsin: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Instagram would be added in December of that year. Some might think managing social media for a […]
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