Mastering Social Media for Schools
Do you manage social media for a K12 school? Then this podcast is for you! Struggling to find time for social media? Wondering why people won’t engage on your Facebook page? Can’t get content from your staff? Trying to get students to follow your Instagram Stories? These are just some of the big struggles that #SocialSchool4EDU CEO and social media storyteller, Andrea Gribble, digs into on the Mastering Social Media for Schools podcast. In addition to exclusive interviews and step-by-step strategies, each episode is designed to inspire and empower you on your journey to master school social media! This podcast is meant for anyone in K12 education - public schools, private schools, charter schools, online schools, tech/career centers - we serve them all! Grab insight into what’s working in hundreds of schools based on the experience of Andrea and her team. They directly manage more than 90 school districts, and coach/mentor more than 200 other schools. But Andrea didn’t always know what worked. When she started her business in 2014, she wished she had someone helping her answer questions like: What platform should I start with? How important is my school hashtag? Should every school in my district have its own Facebook page? What kind of videos do best? How do I represent everything that is going on in my school when I’m only one person? You’ll discover why thousands of educators follow Andrea’s advice on social media and even have fun while listening. Hit “subscribe” and get ready to master social media for your school!
Mastering Social Media for Schools
Digital Accessibility Doesn't Have To Be Scary with Emily F. Popek, APR
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Andrea Gribble
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Episode 240
- Understanding the New Regulations: Learn about the latest federal regulations on digital accessibility and how they impact schools, including a clear breakdown of what "WCAG 2.1 level AA" really means and why it matters.
- The Four Key Principles of Accessibility: Discover the four core principles—perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust—and how these apply specifically to school communication and social media.
- Practical Tips for Social Media Compliance: Get actionable tips to ensure your social media content meets accessibility standards, from alt text for images to handling emojis and using AI for support.
- The Importance of Accessible Content: Hear why accessible content isn't just about compliance but also about making sure your message reaches everyone—and how this aligns with your communication goals.
SPECIAL GUEST
Emily F. Popek, APR
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Nichols Strategies, California
Email: emily@nicholsstrategies.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-f-popek/
Twitter/X: @EmilyPopek
Website: https://nicholsstrategies.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/nicholsstrat
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nichols-strategies/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAgfCvRLmrIIDXiFPw2Jl1A
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Overview of the new federal rule on accessibility. This page spells out the standards, the timeline, and the exceptions.
- Go-to resource for understanding the WCAG standards - w3.org
- Follow this page for tips on creating accessible content - https://www.facebook.com/a11yawareness and join this private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/110948031049165
- Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
- Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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