By now we’ve all heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act or the ADA. Interestingly, it was the by-product of the civil rights legislation passed during the 1960s. But with all the acronyms, sections, and titles, it can be a bit confusing for us lay...
Recently I attended my uncle’s funeral in Southern California. He worked as a school principal for many years, and two teachers spoke at his memorial. They honored his memory by sharing stories. One of the teachers described the following experience: As she was...
School Social Media FAQHelping DIY school personnel add “social media manager” to their job title
When it comes to school social media management, there are those who outsource and those who prefer to learn what they need to keep things in-house. As social media managers, we spend enough time on Pinterest to understand and respect that DIY spirit. Spending time on...
School websites—the Swiss army knife of influence and communications
One of the most powerful tools a school has when it comes to implementing effective school communications is the school website. It’s like that indispensable Swiss Army knife with nearly every possible tool in one convenient location. Any school that cares about...
This is NOT the End of Facebook!How to keep your school’s Facebook page on your follower’s news feed despite the new algorithm
Dear School Social Media Clients, Followers, and Managers: Despite what you may have heard, the Facebook world is NOT coming to an end. Still, with a term like “Facebook Apocalypse” being thrown around, we felt it best to spend a little time chatting with you about...