So what is that magic formula to reaching thousands of people on Facebook with the posts from your school? After over 5,000 posts for nine different districts – we share our secrets and our statistics in this week’s guest blog post on the Campus Suite website. Grab the links, see the images, and learn how […]
Read MoreGood Eats Are Great Tweets: Post Your Menu on Social Media
You already have the lunch menu in your school newsletter and on your website, so why would you need to post the lunch menu each day on your social media sites? Easy Answer. Today’s society wants to be spoon-fed (pun intended). They want the information to come to them, where they are when they need […]
Read More10 Cool #Hashtags for Schools
Does your school district still need to pick a hashtag? It is so important to help tell your story. The task may seem fun and easy… Until you try to do it! Creating the perfect Recipe for an Awesome School #Hashtag was a topic we covered in detail this summer. The 5 key ingredients were […]
Read MoreFirst Day of School Posts That Take 30 Seconds (or Less)
The first day of school is certainly a busy one. But with all of the smiles and excitement, it is one of the most ideal days to catch on social media! So how can you find the time to balance it? How about this list of ideas that will take you less than 30 seconds! […]
Read MoreSocial Media – Keeping up with our Kids
Ask any teenager what kind of social media they are using these days, and you better be ready for a long answer. I asked my stepson, who is 14-years-old, what he and his friends are using. Instagram Snap Chat Kik Texting Face-time Facebook – sometimes, if that’s all the person has Hopefully, you recognize most […]
Read More33 Ideas for Social Media Videos
Video is so hot right now! Reaching your community with real students and teachers telling their own stories is so engaging and can leave an impact much greater than words or images alone. But who has the time? Coming up with ideas. Editing. Posting. It just is too overwhelming to think about, sometimes. It is […]
Read MoreRecipe for an Awesome School #Hashtag
If your school is on social media, then you NEED a customized school hashtag. Hashtags work in Twitter, Instagram, Google, and even Facebook. The basic function of a hashtag (#), which is otherwise known as a pound or number sign, is that it makes it easy for people to find others interested in a common […]
Read More3 Summer Projects to Make Social Media a Breeze Next School Year
It is summer. You deserve a break and a chance to soak up some sunshine. But I bet you are starting to think about next year already. Those endless days, those weekends that end up devoted to try and “catch up.” Social media updates are a fun part of your job, but it still takes […]
Read MoreThree Tips for Timely Progress Updates to Your Community
Seeing communities invest in the future with referendum approvals makes me SO HAPPY! In our area of Wisconsin this spring, voters approved over $60 million dollars to make changes to our schools. From renovations to additions, to energy upgrades, to one-to-one technology, to continuing education—there are so many great things happening to improve our schools. […]
Read MoreHow to Schedule a Facebook Post
Do you wonder how some schools find time to post 3-4 times per day? If you are just getting started, posting even once per day can seem overwhelming! Well worry no more. Facebook has an easy to use feature that allows you to schedule status updates, photos and links to be posted at a future […]
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