Episode: 268
4 Key Takeaways for Listeners:
- Batch It & Relax – Plan ahead with repeatable features like Throwback Thursdays, Question of the Week, and staff shoutouts to keep your feed active without burning out.
- Engage Through Challenges – Try summer reading challenges or school spirit days to spark interaction and user-generated content.
- Show the Humans Behind the Scenes – Custodial staff, food service workers, and bus drivers are summer MVPs—celebrate their behind-the-scenes work!
- Admire & Acquire – Don’t reinvent the wheel. Follow schools that are doing it well and adapt great ideas to fit your district’s vibe.
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