How often do you watch videos on Facebook without the sound? I do it ALL THE TIME! Maybe I’m being a little too transparent, but let me share. If I’m in bed surfing Facebook, and I can’t wake or bother my husband with the sound – I will watch in silence. Or if I’m in […]
Read MoreFacebook 2017: What’s New for Schools
Facebook makes updates ALL THE TIME! I just talked with a school that didn’t realize you could disable reviews on your school page. (If you didn’t know that, it’s easy to do in settings on the general tab.) How do you keep up with it all when social media is just part of your job? […]
Read MoreSchool District of Reedsburg – Feature My School
A school with great tradition, wonderful staff, and a supportive community. What more could you ask for? Well, a year ago, the School District of Reedsburg wanted to “up” their game. They decided to make social media a big part of their communication strategy. And it has transformed things – to a whole new level […]
Read MoreThree Keys to Leverage Social Media
Social media is a key way to engage your community with your school. But it is easier said than done. You cannot simply start a Facebook page and expect to reach thousands of people each week with stories from your school. Having a page is an essential first step, but then you need to add […]
Read MoreSocial Media Matters – and Here is the 2017 Data to Prove it!
I just got off of a phone call with Steve, a superintendent for a school of about 1,000 students. His school has a Facebook page, but it just isn’t where it needs to be to truly engage the community. They post one to two times per week. I want to help them. The team at […]
Read MoreThe 11 Most Loved Social Media Posts for Schools
It’s that time of year. Valentine’s Day! And we see so many lists. The 100 best love songs. The top 10 most romantic movies of all time. The 7 best gifts for your spouse. Well – I can’t provide a list like that on my blog. I’m not in that business. I’m in the business […]
Read MoreFeature My School: School District of Mineral Point
I love writing about schools using social media to celebrate their students. It’s such a feel-good thing, you know? Well this week, I’m really excited because I’m sharing a story about a friend who is ROCKING the #SchoolPR world with the work she is doing in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. She wasn’t a friend until I […]
Read MoreFacebook Algorithm 101 for Schools: 11 Ways to Improve Your Reach
Facebook is the number one social media platform to share stories about your great school. But with the Facebook algorithm controlling what users see in their newsfeed, how can you make sure your posts are being seen by the most people? The Facebook algorithm really is a great thing for users, but it can seem […]
Read MoreFacebook Algorithm 101 for Schools: What is it and How Does it Work?
Brenda manages the social media channels for Proctor Public Schools in Minnesota. What an awesome job! She recently posted this cool video of junior, Brett, playing the button box on Facebook. Brett Borg on the Button Box Brett, a junior at Proctor High School, started playing at the age of 4. Tune in until the […]
Read MoreGrab More Content in 2017 with Weekly Challenges!
To say there is a lot of great stuff happening in your school is an understatement. There are social media-worthy moments happening right now. I guarantee it! Even though there are all of these great things going on, why do you still struggle with getting enough content to share on your school social media pages? […]
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