A school recently e-mailed me with this situation: What happens when a parent is on Facebook bashing a staff member? Is there a right way to handle that? It isn’t […]
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Your School Mission: More Than a Statement
Do you know your school’s mission statement? Businesses and schools usually have a mission statement. Can you recite yours? It might sound like this: “John Doe School District provides a […]
Read MoreSwapping Social Media Don’ts for Do-Good Opportunities
“Don’t put something on Facebook that you wouldn’t want your Grandmother to see!” “If you wouldn’t say it in person, then don’t type it on social media.” “Stop wasting all […]
Read MoreBeyond Facebook – Why Instagram Matters
Does our school really need another social media channel? We are on Facebook; isn’t that enough? Schools need to be where the community is. Of course, that includes parents and […]
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe and Kind Online
Veremis, L. (2015, April 14)Keeping kids safe and kind online.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — From Facebook to Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, social media sites are growing fast […]
Read MoreProtecting the Identification of Students with Special Needs
Social media is a place to celebrate ALL of our students. This includes the kids who are tall, short, curly-haired, redheaded, freckle-faced, elementary-aged, pre-teen, high schoolers, athletic and musical. But […]
Read MoreWhat if Someone Trashes Us on Social Media?
We hope your school is using social media to celebrate their students! We have found that over 99% of comments provided are positive. Truly, there is so much good that […]
Read MoreSurvey Says – Social Media is Working!
One look around a gym full of people at any school event, and what do you see? All eyes on the athletes on the court? The full attention going to […]
Read More3 Surprising Benefits from Social Media
Social media can help improve school spirit, keep parents and community members informed, and celebrate all of the awesome things your students are doing each and every day. But did […]
Read MoreSchools Going Social
Spreiter, J. (2015, February 5).Schools Going Social.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)– Teachers and students are spending less time at the chalkboard and more time on social media. By […]
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