The Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation launched a new grant, allowing teachers to use the funds to improve their student’s classroom experience.
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1. From a goodwill gesture that was captured by phone during a cross-country race to being recognized on Good Morning America, find out the full scoop from the school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, which has about 7300 students.2. How do you take a story to the national level? Of course, it starts with a story that garners attention on social media, but then a little work must be done to secure the upper-level coverage.3. The story started with a photo, but Sarah knew providing a video would be even better. Find out how she tracked it down, received copyright approval, and remained sensitive to all students involved in sharing it.4. Sarah shares three key takeaways from this experience that every school communicator needs to hear. Make sure to listen to the end to note these key factors!SPECIAL GUESTSarah O’Donnell, MS IMCDirector of CommunicationsStevens Point Area Public School District, WisconsinEmail: sodonnel@pointschools.net Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahodonnellpr Website: https://www.pointschools.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pointschools Instagram: @pointschools https://www.instagram.com/pointschools/USEFUL INFORMATION• Original Facebook post from the SPASH Panthers page (a high school page) – click here: https://www.facebook.com/StevensPointAreaSeniorHigh/posts/pfbid0zwzLg3hbBRyLzzmdVfPK5SMaDyRh2Vk57oGHNC19JgUzy9rT5F2a3oMysMsH5kz3l• Shared post on the district page – click here: https://www.facebook.com/pointschools/posts/pfbid022tutVc6Z7ajYesXCSyCto1rcg2pq4YLifSSqt7jHBWkF2pju4PtA4WeyjA8zWuacl• Good Morning America post and link to video clip – click here: https://www.facebook.com/pointschools/posts/pfbid0wEJKdn6hehpp7r6iDsNpYV3uYmS6RAALsYJSfVyLBJ4cXScJBG4TCVbBS13caXCSl• Order your copy of my book “Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff – While Keeping Your Sanity” now! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/book/• Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCES:Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/social-media-secrets-for-schools/ Sign up for our free e-newsletter – click here: https://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-uphttps://socialschool4edu.com/#schoolpr #edtech #k12prtip #k12prchat #k12 #education
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C(WGHP) The Alamance-Burlington School System wont lay off almost 60 people next month after announcing a budget shortfall last week. This doesnt mean they may not eventually be laid off. The Alamance County Commissioners office announced on Monday that it is providing a $250,000 stopgap to the district. The potential layoffs came []
PENNSYLVANIA. (WHTM) The Pennsylvania School Boards Association released its 2024 State of Education report, the 48-page report highlights many challenges school districts are facing. The top three biggest challenges are student mental health needs, staffing shortages and funding. The growth in mental health needs really stuck out to us. A couple of years ago []
The West Grand School District in Kremmling has been using an electric bus since 2020, and now they’re getting two more.
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation calling on the federal and provincial governments for substantial support and funding amid the ongoing crisis in the community of Pelican Narrows.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools staff members told the board that $60 million that the district is losing funds 722 jobs.
Actor Michael J Fox officially retired from acting in 2021 to focus his attention on advocacy and fundraising for Parkinson’s disease.
Something Good is sponsored by Papa Murphy’s | Teagan’s parents say that the trip will give their little daughter hope.
A digger has torn down parts of an unauthorised building during a demolition at the home of pandemic fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moores daughter. Workers could be seen removing scaffolding before the arrival of a digger at the property in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire on Monday 5 February. The machine then ripped off wood and other debris from the buildings roof and knocked down some of its brick walls. A crane had previously lifted the spa pool from the property on Friday after preparation for the demolition had started last week. Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband, Colin, lost an appeal against an order to remove the Captain Tom Foundation Building in the grounds of their property after a hearing in October.
With that grant money Wesley has been able to triple the size of his sugar shanty.
Parkinsons Champions participate in community fundraising and endurance programs to raise funds and awareness for Parkinsons disease (PD).