Ever share a photo on social media and then seconds later, you start wishing you wouldn’t have? I’m glad I am not alone! The stakes are a little higher when you are posting on your school accounts, but it is bound to happen. #SocialSchoo4EDU has posted over 6,000 updates and here are just a few […]
Read MoreSocial Media Advice – Straight from Six Superintendents
Schools everywhere are having success with social media. It’s a great way to get your story out to the world! But there are still some skeptics out there. Leaders that are nervous about the many ways Facebook comments could negatively impact the school’s reputation. In this month’s Wisconsin School News publication, I got the chance […]
Read MoreThe Power of a #Throwback Thursday Photo
Who can put a smile on someone’s face faster than an adorable group of students from your school? A smiling group of students with authentic 1980s hairdo—that’s who! After sharing over 5,000 social media posts for school districts across Wisconsin, I can say that the #TBT photos that we put out every Thursday morning at […]
Read MoreFacebook Posts: The Magic Formula
So what is that magic formula to reaching thousands of people on Facebook with the posts from your school? After over 5,000 posts for nine different districts – we share our secrets and our statistics in this week’s guest blog post on the Campus Suite website. Grab the links, see the images, and learn how […]
Read MoreGood Eats Are Great Tweets: Post Your Menu on Social Media
You already have the lunch menu in your school newsletter and on your website, so why would you need to post the lunch menu each day on your social media sites? Easy Answer. Today’s society wants to be spoon-fed (pun intended). They want the information to come to them, where they are when they need […]
Read More10 Cool #Hashtags for Schools
Does your school district still need to pick a hashtag? It is so important to help tell your story. The task may seem fun and easy… Until you try to do it! Creating the perfect Recipe for an Awesome School #Hashtag was a topic we covered in detail this summer. The 5 key ingredients were […]
Read MoreEmbracing Social Media in Schools
The question education leaders must now ask is this: Are we helping our students become good citizens in this digital world?” —Kristin Magette In education, we like to follow a plan. A proven process that will lead to success. We study the material and then turn around and teach it to others. But what about […]
Read MoreFirst Day of School Posts That Take 30 Seconds (or Less)
The first day of school is certainly a busy one. But with all of the smiles and excitement, it is one of the most ideal days to catch on social media! So how can you find the time to balance it? How about this list of ideas that will take you less than 30 seconds! […]
Read MoreSocial Media – The Profile Picture Debate
It’s taken some time, but I finally managed to strike up some controversy in the social media world with schools. A few weeks back I was a guest contributor on the Campus Suite website with an article on 7 keys to creating the perfect school Facebook page. I felt very sure of my suggestions but […]
Read MoreSocial Media – Keeping up with our Kids
Ask any teenager what kind of social media they are using these days, and you better be ready for a long answer. I asked my stepson, who is 14-years-old, what he and his friends are using. Instagram Snap Chat Kik Texting Face-time Facebook – sometimes, if that’s all the person has Hopefully, you recognize most […]
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