Recently, I went on a trip with my mother and sister-in-law to Billings, Montana. Yes, in November. Yes, it snowed the whole time. This was our first trip to Billings, and we weren’t sure where to stay, so we selected a place with a good deal and positive reviews on...
Meaningful Social Media for SchoolsTips for School Social Media Managers Dealing with Local Disaster
Social media is a wonderful school communications tool. At a minimum, your school should be using social media to keep parents and the community informed about the daily routines at your school—late starts, early releases, snow-days, etc. Ideally, your social...
3 Steps to Improving Parent EngagementUse effective school communications to improve student outcomes.
Nearly every educator will agree that positive parent engagement improves a child’s educational outcome. Besides making common sense, many data-driven studies are proving what we all know intuitively. We are each formed within the framework of our families. It is here...
6 Things People Actually Want to See on Your Social Media PagesConnect with and entertain your audience
Social media is a great communication tool for schools. In fact, your school’s social media should be a key component of your school marketing campaign. If you’re not on board with social media yet, it’s high-time you get there. A strategic communications...
Public Relations for SchoolsIf you’re not engaging, you’re failing
I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage, “No news is good news.” The fact is, no news isn’t good news; it’s just bad public relations. The good news for us is you’ve most likely heard of public relations or “PR” before. The bad news is you might negatively associate...