Instagram Stories—they are currently all the rage! A whopping 300 million users interact with Instagram Stories on a daily basis (data from TechCrunch – May 2018). A growing number of Instagram users check Stories rather than their Instagram feed to stay connected, and this has many good reasons. Instagram Stories are chronological, in the moment […]
Read MoreInstagram for Schools
We all know that Facebook is “king” when sharing your school’s story, but Instagram is quickly growing as a platform to reach students and young parents. More than 35% of adults say they use Instagram, a seven percent increase from 2016 (Pew Research Institute). 60% of Instagram users report checking their feed daily. Are you […]
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 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 MoreHow to Start an Instagram Page
Instagram is a popular social media platform that is heavily used by your middle and high school students. If we’re honest, even many of your elementary students may be using it too. So how do you start up an Instagram page for your school? It’s easy! You must set up your Instagram account from your […]
Read More10 Ways to Tell Your Story
Leveraging social media to your school’s advantage is easier said than done. With so many priorities at your school district, it is easy to lose sight of the importance of communicating the stories that are happening. As the school year starts, you cannot let this happen in your district. This month, I had the privilege […]
Read MoreVideo – The Key to More Engagement
One of the most common questions from schools is this: How can I get more engagement from our followers? Engagement leads to more views, and this reach is one of the most critical metrics that schools use to define success. The goal is to reach thousands of people each week with your posts, but it […]
Read More20 Ideas to Keep Social Media Strong During Summer Break
It can be a challenge to know what to post on social media when students are on summer break and there is less school activity than normal. Here is a quick list that will provide piles of ideas sure to keep the content rolling out to your community! I think your goal should be at […]
Read MoreInspirational Images: 7 Easy Apps to Create Your Own Photo Graphics
Looking for ways to reach more of your community with social media posts from your school? Then this week’s tip is for you! Schools using social media to celebrate their students are awesome. Many of you are doing amazing work, but some schools need to step it up. Usually, the trick to improvement is consistency […]
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