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by Tracie Seed
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Social media is an integral part of a successful communications and marketing program, and video is a key component. While there are several tried-and-true post ideas to put on your social media calendar (#motivationmonday, #throwbackthursday), coming up with fresh ideas can be challenging. Here are some tips to get your creative juices flowing:
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• Teachers sharing a unique talent • Third graders sharing what they learned Foreign language students saying “hi” in that language Student interviewing principal #WisdomWednesday highlighting thoughts from students Art students showing and explaining their artwork Highlight the school’s mentoring/buddy program Teacher, admin & student thank you to parents Interview foreign exchange students Athletes sharing what teamwork has taught them
Source: SocialSchool4EDU.com
Tidbits & Trivia The first public school in the U.S. was the Boston Latin School, founded in 1635. A Hornbook is a wooden panel that students used to learn lessons, such as the alphabet. A piece of transparent horn was placed over the lesson to protect it. In 1910, only nine percent of people had a high school diploma.
National Celebration Days
August 16: Tell a Joke Day August 24: Waffle Day September 5: Cheese Pizza Day
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September 6: Read a Book Day October 7: Inner Beauty Day September 9: Teddy Bear Day October 13: Train Your Brain Day September 19: Cheeseburger Day October 16: Dictionary Day
