Keeping things positive on your own social media sites for your school is one thing. But what about what everyone is saying on other channels? Private parent Facebook groups, community rant pages, neighborhood platforms like Nextdoor: the list could go on and on. People have opinions and they are not afraid to share them, but […]
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 […]
Read MoreNever Miss a Facebook Post from Your School
Have you noticed a change in your Facebook newsfeed? I’m betting you have, as Facebook has made some significant changes. These alterations impact the stories, photos, and videos that are showing up for Facebook users. That being said, we know you want to stay connected to the awesome things that are happening at your school. […]
Read MoreImportant Social Media Update
Today, I wanted to share a special message that I think might help your school. The team at #SocialSchool4EDU serves more than 50 schools across the country with our social media management service. This means that we help tell their stories through channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. You know that social media takes […]
Read MoreStudent Spotlights – Creating this Weekly Feature is EASY!
Social media is all about stories. And while your school is filled with hundreds or even thousands of students and staff who are collectively doing awesome things every day, sometimes we have to go back to the story of ONE. And that ONE story is the story of the student. Taking the time to highlight […]
Read MoreBasic Grammar and Style for Social Media
A guest post from Hannah Feller, our youngest account manager! She is currently completing the BA program in English Literature and Linguistics at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. She is thrilled to be able to apply the theory she works with at university to social media for schools. Have you ever been reading […]
Read MoreWhat to Post When You’re Short on Content
So you run your school’s social media accounts. This is great when you have stories and photos to share, but what about when nothing is coming in? Winter break happens to be upon us, but we can’t completely disappear from social media. Our algorithms might suffer! The goal should be at least one post a […]
Read MoreAre Your Facebook Posts Reaching Fewer People? This Tip Will Help!
It is getting tougher by the day to show up on people’s Facebook news feed. This means that fewer eyes are seeing all the great things happening at your school. NOOOOOOOO! If you are confused by this idea – then I’m going to suggest you read this blog: Facebook Algorithm 101 for Schools: What is […]
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