School is winding down. The weather is getting nicer, the attention spans are getting shorter, and the time for social media is nearly non-existent. But you’ve had a great year – and the kids have learned & grown so much! So what can you do to integrate social media into showcasing that? Here are 5 […]
Read MoreYour School Mission: More Than a Statement
Do you know your school’s mission statement? Businesses and schools usually have a mission statement. Can you recite yours? It might sound like this: “John Doe School District provides a place where students gain the tools to succeed. Through our individualized learning model, we are committed to preparing our students to be productive members of […]
Read MoreProtecting the Identification of Students with Special Needs
Social media is a place to celebrate ALL of our students. This includes the kids who are tall, short, curly-haired, redheaded, freckle-faced, elementary-aged, pre-teen, high schoolers, athletic and musical. But what about those students with special needs? How do we safely celebrate them? This question comes up at every school with whom I have contact. […]
Read More3 Surprising Benefits from Social Media
Social media can help improve school spirit, keep parents and community members informed, and celebrate all of the awesome things your students are doing each and every day. But did you know about these three side effects of using social media to tell your district’s story. 1. You attract top talent. New teachers, coaches, and […]
Read More7 Ways to Turn Students into Reporters
Don’t have time for social media? You have hundreds of “reporters” in your school. They are called students! Here are 7 Ways to get them involved in telling your story (inside and outside of the classroom). 1. Develop a customized hashtag (#GoCrickets or #LakerPride) and encourage your students to use it in their social media […]
Read More5 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe and Kind Online
You’re a busy mom with a growing list of responsibilities. Is it really your job to teach your kids about online citizenship and safety? Aren’t the schools doing that already? Today, most children start using the Internet by age 3. Yes, that’s right! If you allow your children access to your smartphone or tablet, they […]
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