For years, LinkedIn has been known as the professional social media network. A spot to highlight your resume and search for a new job, but little else. Well, all of that changed when Microsoft purchased LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016. Significant upgrades have been made in the way the platform works, making it easier […]
Read MoreSocial Media Guidelines for School Board Members
January is School Board Recognition Month in many states! Please celebrate your school board! They are dedicated to serving your district and deal with many complicated issues. They also work closely with parents, educational professionals, and other community members. It’s not an easy job. And now that we are in the year 2020, social media […]
Read More8 Podcasts to Help Your School’s Social Media
I was a single mom without a job. I had a mortgage payment and two daughters to support. I loved social media and I dreamed of starting a business. I wanted to help others use social media to market their businesses. It was a job that I could do from home and would allow me […]
Read MoreGrab More Social Media Content By Creating a Content Calendar
Successful school social media is a direct result of quality stories. But what if you struggle to get that content? If you are responsible for managing the social media for your district, you can’t be everywhere. You need to rely on your staff to contribute content. At #SocialSchool4EDU, we encourage staff members to each submit […]
Read MoreUsing Creative Writing to Drive Engagement on Social Media
Have you ever found yourself in a creative rut while making social media posts on your school pages? I mean – how exciting is yet ANOTHER post about reading in the classroom… We get it. The team at #SocialSchool4EDU celebrates more than 80 school districts across the country. With many of our pages, we post […]
Read More5 Social Media Features for Your School
Managing social media for your school district can be overwhelming. If you feel like you’re falling behind and can never get ahead with great content – then you’re in luck! Today we are sharing some specialty posts that have found major success in the districts we serve here at #SocialSchool4EDU. These are ideas you can […]
Read More15 Hip #Hashtags for Schools
School hashtags are a necessity. Most districts know that by now! But not all hashtags are created equal. Back in 2015, I shared a blog with 10 Cool Hashtags for Schools. I’ve been meaning to publish another list of great hashtags for some time now – and today is the day! Get energized by this […]
Read MoreNo – You Can’t Do it All! A Story of School PR Balance
Today, I want to talk about a topic that has been getting a lot of attention in the #SchoolPR community. It’s a real issue that the team at #SocialSchool4EDU faces, and I know you are dealing with it too. Frustratingly, there isn’t an easy solution. I have some resources that I want to provide, but […]
Read MoreWhat to Say When People are Against Using Social Media for Your School District
I don’t watch the news. I hardly watch any television. Do you know how I keep up with the world? Social media! I don’t even necessarily follow news channel pages; I just listen to what others are talking about and can then choose to look up more information from there. I know I’m not the […]
Read MoreMy Biggest Social Media Posting Mistake!
Since 2014, I have made a LOT of social media posts for schools. But there is one post that I will NEVER forget. I remember it so clearly… I was on the deck on a warm June day. It was Thursday, June 15, 2017, to be exact. While I was sipping my coffee and enjoying […]
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