How can you take your school’s social media to the next level? By following schools who are doing it right! I’m thrilled to be sharing the social media journey of Minnehaha Academy this week. They are going to share some insider knowledge on the power of LinkedIn and Facebook advertising – so you don’t want […]
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 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 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 More3 Tips to Capture Powerful Photos at your School
I’ve had a “fancy” camera for almost 3 years now. I don’t know if I just thought I would become an instant photographer when I got the right equipment or what, but it hasn’t happened. Some photos are great, but other times I really struggle. Can you relate? Your social media pages for your school […]
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? […]
Read MoreOne Habit to Increase Facebook Fans
Has your Facebook fanbase for your school hit a plateau? You are still adding a few likes each week, but you would love to see a bigger surge? Amanda Korth from Shawano Schools recently shared a tip that is definitely worth sharing! Here is her message: I’m not sure if anyone’s ever talked about or […]
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