This week, we are featuring a BIG district with a big name leading its social media efforts! Tuscaloosa City Schools is a district in Alabama with 10,651 students spread across 21 schools, which makes it by far one of the largest districts we have been in touch with. Rather than having one social media coordinator […]
Read MoreCalendar of Celebrations for Schools
Nothing creates more anxiety in a school social media manager like the fear of missing an important national “day” on your Facebook page. Wait – what? It is Custodial Workers Recognition Day? And it’s noon and you have an afternoon of meetings… Darn it! You feel like a failure. No – you’re not a failure. […]
Read MoreFeature My School: Piqua City Schools
This week, we are featuring a district that is absolutely on fire with telling their story: Piqua City Schools. With an average weekly reach of 12,600 people and three posts a day on Facebook (including weekends!), this district is truly devoted to communicating positive experiences with their followers. We had the opportunity to speak with […]
Read MoreHow Adding Emojis Can Engage Your Social Media Audience!
Be honest . . . when you use emojis that show an expression, do you find yourself making that same facial expression? Have you been caught texting and someone asks you laughingly, “Why are you making that face?!” Emojis are a great tool to have in your back pocket. Consider the possibilities for using emojis […]
Read MoreSuperior Public Schools: Feature My School
Can a small district have a big reach? Absolutely! Case in point: Superior Public Schools. They have been working with us since August 2018, and although they may only have 430 students, they now have a whopping 1,400 Facebook fans and reach 6,600 people in the average week! So what is the secret to their […]
Read MoreShould I Share Student Names on Posts?
I get great questions all the time from schools about social media. This particular question warranted a special blog post because I will bet that the same question has popped up at your school! The email read: Hi Andrea, I am wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing your brief insight on the topic of names […]
Read MoreSocial Media Graphics: Just OK is Not OK
When you think of the word “graphics,” what happens? Do you cringe? Start hyperventilating and want to hide in a dark closet? Or do you get a spark of happiness knowing that your creative side will get to come out today? If the latter happens to you, congratulations, you’re one of the few, the proud, […]
Read More3 Reasons Why You Need A District Photographer
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 […]
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