The number of people who have helped me grow my business, since 2014, would be a very lengthy list. Suffice it to say that if you’re reading this blog as one of my current/past team members, current/past clients, followers, friends, family…. Thank you. Thank you for supporting #SocialSchool4EDU over the years, and encouraging me on […]
Read MoreSocial Media Ideas for February – Show the Love!
Are you ready to show the love on social media during the month of February? Then these five ideas should inspire you! Some require a little more work than others, so pick one or two ideas now to put them into action at the beginning of February! 1. Share what people love about your school […]
Read MoreDrive Facebook Engagement with Seasonal Questions
We’ve said it before: In the land of social media, content is king, but engagement is queen! 👑 People then ask, “But how do I get my community to engage?” One strategy is to ask questions! Delaina McCormack, Manager of Social Media at Fairfax County Public Schools, is a member of our #SocialSchool4EDU membership program. […]
Read MoreHow to Make Your School Mascot the Hero of Your Instagram Reels!
So many school communicators feel like they just got their heads wrapped around Facebook – and now you’re told that you also have to make Instagram Reels a priority! While every district is going to be different, it’s worth considering Reels as a means to create connections with your community – especially with your students. […]
Read MoreHow to Give Your Social Media Captions a Distinct Voice
Do you ever get a random picture sent in from a colleague, and wonder, “What am I supposed to say about this? How am I going to flip this into a memorable piece of social media content?” Every piece of social media content is an opportunity to share a powerful story about your school district. […]
Read MoreCaption Clinic: How to Stand Out on Social Media with Creative Writing
Creative writing is one tool that should be in every school communications professional’s toolbox. But let’s be honest. Creating captions that keep your online community engaged and excited to follow your school’s story is not always easy. My creativity comes in waves. Sometimes I’m on fire and can create a fun photo caption on the […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When School Leaders Embrace Social Media?
Jerry Almendarez has embraced the power of social media as a leader of influence, creating a positive ripple-down effect among his brand ambassadors, staff members and teachers, students, families, the greater community, and even neighboring school districts. As the superintendent for Santa Ana Unified School District in California, a district of 41,000 students, Jerry is […]
Read MoreAn App Won’t Solve Your Communication Issues
Have you been contacted by a company trying to sell your district on an app? Have those folks promised that an app will solve your communication issues, touting it as a one-stop shop? We have news for you. An app will not solve your communication issues. Let’s investigate why. Don’t get us wrong; we love […]
Read MoreA Helpful Guide for Using Facebook’s New Pages Experience
Has your school’s Facebook page transitioned to the New Pages Experience yet? Our team here at #SocialSchool4EDU manages Facebook pages for more than 80 school districts. Up until last month, we only had about a dozen pages switch. But in the last month, we have had a flood of conversions! This leads me to the […]
Read MoreBranding Tips for Schools: Part 2
Is your district going through the rebranding process? Then this blog is for you! But before you read this week’s blog, head over to Part 1, where we covered everything you need to know to set you and your district up for a successful rebrand. Today’s blog covers everything you do after the new branding is […]
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