You are busy. It’s the understatement of the year, right? Most days you don’t know if you are coming or going, so how can you fit in telling your story through social media posts? During a recent visit to a room full of educational doctoral students from Edgewood College, one 6-12 principal posed a perfect […]
Read MoreSchool Referendum – The Key to Success
Another big voting day is right around the corner. Many schools are sending their community members to the polls on Tuesday, April 5th to cast their ballots on increased spending for their districts. If it isn’t your school this time, you have either experienced it within the past 18 months, or it is on your […]
Read MoreSocial Media – It Takes a Village
Your school has a great story to tell. In every classroom, hallway, playground, and lunchroom, there are newsworthy moments that your community would love to see. A high school student delivering a speech about the impact of the Civil War. A third grader helping a kindergartener pick up the books he dropped. The squeals of […]
Read MoreMarch Madness – School Mascot Edition
It’s here – March Madness!!! This is my favorite time of the year. High school and college basketball players across the nation are chasing that coveted title of “Champion.” In the spirit of celebrating, I asked my friend and gifted writer to share with you this week. During the Wisconsin Education Convention in Milwaukee this past January, […]
Read MoreNew Facebook Reaction Buttons: What they mean for your school
It just hit Facebook on February 24. Did you notice? Instead of just an option to “like” a post with a thumbs up, there are 5 additional reactions that your audience can now dish out. In the spirit of emoji’s – the reactions look like this: Personally, I’m so thankful for the options. I mean, […]
Read More#Hashtag Questions – Answers for Schools
It’s not a pound sign, nor the symbol for number. It is now officially known as the hashtag. Children born after the year 2007 don’t have any idea of the old connotations. Proving my point is a story of my daughter who was in first grade last year. The teacher was doing a math lesson […]
Read MoreYouTube Lessons: Be Careful What You Name Your Videos!
It was just a regular Tuesday in early January. The team at #SocialSchool4EDU was excited to have school back in session after the long Christmas break. Posting photos, sharing videos, monitoring comments – just a typical day. Until we got the e-mail. Just a heads up; when you watch the new video on the website […]
Read MoreFall in Love with Twitter
Love is in the air, and I want you to fall in love with Twitter! I saw that. I could see that eye roll. And I heard the deep sigh. And I know the excuses. I heard it again just last week from a principal in Wisconsin. She understands Facebook and even Instagram, but she […]
Read MoreHey Community – Show Our Students The (Social Media) Love!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s that time of year where it’s OK, and even expected, for you to shout out your love and affection for your spouse, your kids, and others near and dear to you. Today, I want to talk to you about a different kind of love. It’s the social […]
Read MoreBlogging Yet? Make 2016 Your Year to Start!
Blogging. The word probably makes your palms sweat, your head hurt, or both. You have enough to do as an educator; how could you possibly have time to create a website, come up with ideas for what to write about, and put together the finished articles on a routine basis? I get it. So let’s […]
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