I’ve been working in social media for schools since 2014. Want to know the number one concern from nearly every school I talk to? I mean— hands-down—this comes in first place by a MILE! Content. How do we get content to post on social media? I’m a bit amazed that this is the number-one issue. […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreSocial Media Bingo Challenge
Running low on content to post for your school social media? Feel like a broken record reminding staff to send in the great things happening in their school? Rejuvenate excitement in your staff with a fun Bingo Photo Challenge! Plus, who doesn’t love bingo?! Here is what you need to do: Print off and distribute […]
Read MoreSocial Media Check-in – Are You Guilty of These 7 Mistakes?
Have you ever made a mistake with your school’s social media pages? I sure hope I’m not the only one saying yes. Our team has made thousands of social media posts for more than 80 school districts, so we could write a book about some of the funny and not-so-funny errors we’ve made. (By the […]
Read More50 More Inspiring Ideas for School Social Media Posts
What started as a helpful tool for schools to never run out of ideas for social media posts has turned into a mission for many. “I have the list on my bulletin board, and I cross them off as we use them. My goal is to complete all of them!” Does this sound like you? […]
Read More#SchoolPR Interview – Greg Turchetta
Do you ever feel like you are on an island when it comes to social media for your school? I hear it all the time, which is why I want to work harder to connect you with each other. What better way than Facebook Live?? On April 25th, I scheduled a Facebook Live interview with […]
Read MoreBroadcast LIVE – 30 Ideas for Facebook Live in Your School
There has never been an easier way to interact directly with your community and let them witness your school’s story as it unfolds. It’s called Facebook Live – and you should be using it for your school! This week, we want to share 30 ideas to inspire you to go live. We’ve also created this […]
Read MoreVideo Update on Facebook
Do you want help sharing the Facebook News Feed update with your staff? We thought you did! Below is the letter we sent out to our partner schools earlier this week. It includes an awesome video update that is meant to be shown at a staff meeting. Of course, there are a few spots where […]
Read MoreFacebook News Feed Changes – What Your School Needs to Know
Unless you have been on a digital detox lately, you know that Facebook has made some major changes to the way their news feed works. I went live on January 31, 2018, to share three things and take questions from schools across the country. In this video, I covered three main topics: What has changed […]
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