It’s basketball season. My husband, Bill, and I are volunteer basketball coaches for our kids. I help with 4th and 5th-grade girls’ basketball and Bill, my husband, is a head 7th-grade boy’s coach. Patience and a positive attitude go a long way! We end up talking about coaching strategy quite a bit over these winter […]
Read MoreWhat Can I Do About Unofficial School Facebook Pages?
So I’ve needed to write this blog for quite some time. This issue is facing many schools out there. Can you relate to this message from Matt? I was hoping you could offer some advice and insight on School Facebook Pages. We eventually want to get all of our schools an official Facebook Page. My […]
Read MoreTeacher and Staff Recruitment Using Social Media
It’s a competitive world out there! If you are responsible for recruiting new teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial workers, bus drivers, principals, and more – you know what I’m talking about. It is tough to find qualified candidates in our schools today. So how can social media help? Attract people who aren’t actively looking The best candidates […]
Read MoreReferendum Communication Guide: A Guest Post from Dorreen Dembski
Communication with the public plays a pivotal role in any school district. It is the cornerstone of building relationships with your constituents. The true test of how well you are doing often is presented when you must go to the ballot to ask your community for funds. Whether it is for operational or facility needs, […]
Read MoreWhy You Need ONE District-wide Facebook Page
The debate is real! When it comes to school communication and social media – should your district have one district-wide Facebook page, or should each school have its own page? Or should you try to manage a district account plus all of the individual schools? I know I have opposition out there, but today I’m […]
Read More7 Mistakes You’re STILL Making with Social Media – (And Easy Ways to Fix Them!)
I’m on a mission to help schools tell their story using social media. After working with schools for 3 ½ years, I’ve learned a lot. I share what I learn each week here on my blog. I hope you’ve tuned in for a while, enjoying the 100+ articles on topics from Facebook to Twitter to […]
Read MoreSchool Communication: What Really Works in 2017?
Do me a favor. Look at your phone right now. How many unread text messages do you have? If you’re like most people, the answer is zero. You look at every single text message, usually within seconds of receiving them. According to Forbes, texts have a 99% open rate and 95% of texts will be […]
Read MoreHow to Get Staff to Contribute More Photos
By far, the number one concern I hear from schools that use social media is they can’t get enough content from their staff. They know great things are going on, but they have trouble getting information from their teachers. Other schools struggle with getting balanced stories from all grade levels. It seems that the elementary […]
Read MoreFive Biggest Takeaways from #SMSC17
What’s the best way to take social media to the next level for your school? Learn from others, of course! Two weeks ago, I hosted my first virtual Social Media Summer Camp (SMSC) event. It was an unbelievable day of learning with over 100 attendees and a jam-packed agenda of social media topics intended just […]
Read MoreBoost Your Social Media With These Back To School Ideas!
It’s about to get a little crazy… OK – a LOT CRAZY! Nothing can beat the energy of back to school time. Teachers are recharged, students are wide-eyed with curiosity, and parents are ready to get their kids back into a routine. So let’s capitalize on the attention our school is gathering by getting everyone […]
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