A picture is worth a thousand words.” As social media experts, we know that this saying is SO true. A great photo can make all the difference when telling your district’s story. But have you ever considered hiring a district-wide photographer? Here are three reasons you may want to add one to your communications’ arsenal: […]
Read MoreFeature My School: Affton School District
Here at #SocialSchool4EDU, we love getting feedback from districts that use all our resources – from webinars to social media guides, to blog posts like this one! That’s why we were so happy to hear from Affton School District, located near St. Louis, Missouri. With 2,700 students and over 3,600 likes on Facebook, they are […]
Read MoreStudent Contributors for Social Media
Have you ever considered adding student contributors to your social media team? Wondering how to get started or how other districts are utilizing students? Read on to learn more about how three districts are making this opportunity for student engagement work! For a free guide to walk you through adding student contributors, check out our […]
Read More9 Ideas for Leadership Videos (besides snow day announcements)
With the crazy weather sweeping the nation, our schools have been forced to cancel school. A lot. And that has brought out the singing and dancing superintendents in droves! I’ve seen some great ones, and I’m sure you have too. We have some really talented leaders out there! I’m not one to discourage the use […]
Read MoreThe One Thing Your School NEEDS in Order to Succeed with Social Media
After analyzing thousands of school social media pages over the last 5 years, I’ve come to identify one key factor. This factor will determine – hands-down – whether the school district has a successful social media presence. So what is the answer? What does every school need to have successful social media? A person dedicated […]
Read More“You suck!” 3 Steps to Handle the Critics of Your Social Media Efforts
You love your job! Sharing the awesome things happening at your school on Facebook, Instagram, and other channels is fun. It’s also a lot of work. Plus, it’s not your only responsibility. It’s challenging when alternating between the 10 different hats you wear. Then you get that internal staff member who wants to criticize everything […]
Read MoreSocial Media Bingo Challenge
Running low on content to post for your school social media? Feel like a broken record reminding staff to send in the great things happening in their school? Rejuvenate excitement in your staff with a fun Bingo Photo Challenge! Plus, who doesn’t love bingo?! Here is what you need to do: Print off and distribute […]
Read MoreCrisis Communication: How Social Media Fits In
Communicating during a crisis is a challenge. Social media may or may not play a role in your communication strategy. Since we have worked through crises with districts from across the country, we know that it is important to have a plan before a crisis occurs. There are three important things to remember: Direct communication […]
Read MoreTwelve Social Media Tips for Christmas
‘Tis the season for giving, so the team at #SocialSchool4EDU wanted to give YOU a gift! These twelve social media quick tips for the twelve days of Christmas will help you finesse your social media strategy and make time for stress-free holidays! Graphics– Have you heard of or tried the Canva or Wordswag apps? These […]
Read MoreSocial Media Check-in – Are You Guilty of These 7 Mistakes?
Have you ever made a mistake with your school’s social media pages? I sure hope I’m not the only one saying yes. Our team has made thousands of social media posts for more than 80 school districts, so we could write a book about some of the funny and not-so-funny errors we’ve made. (By the […]
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