Social Media Training for K12 Schools
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 MoreIf 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 MoreIt 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 […]
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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. […]
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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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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 […]
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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 MoreSocial 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 MoreSocial 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 MoreDon’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 MoreWith #SocialSchool4EDU's Membership Program, we train your staff to be social media storytellers so you can stand out from other schools, celebrate your students and staff, and reach thousands in your community every day.
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