Telling Your School’s Story With Strong Testimonials
Telling the story of your school district is essential to garnering new students and families. Strong testimonials from current students, alumni, and faculty members is a great way to control the narrative, highlighting the unique aspects that make an education at your district special. 88% of people trust testimonials and reviews as much as […]
Read More »Gearing Up For Graduation
The excitement and emotion at the hallmark of graduation season is upon us! Capturing the momentum and using it to highlight the student body’s accomplishments is a prime way to showcase the strength of your school district, and what distinguishes you from the rest. Check out our eight tips to create your best school […]
Read More »Logo 101: Designing Your Best School Logo Yet
A school logo is an important visual representation of a school’s identity and values, showcasing what your school stands for to the community and beyond. Your logo is found on just about anything- from uniforms and office items to apparel, so you will want to be sure to get it right! Here are some […]
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Newsletter 101: Best Practices
When it comes to updating the community on all things school news, your newsletter is one of the main sources of information. While you want your audience to remain informed, overloading your newsletter with a heavy amount of text or too many images can be distracting. Balance is key! Ensure the messaging of your newsletter […]
Read More »Using Canva to the Max: Creating Videos in Canva
Canva is a top resource when it comes to daily content creation needs and making graphics on the fly. Canva’s lesser known video feature takes content creation to the next level! In this increasingly digital world, videos are a prevalent source for information. According to Wyzowl, 91% of consumers would like to see more video […]
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Five Things Every Magnet School Promotion Must Have
You’re a Superintendent with magnet schools. We know that the specialized programs and curriculum attract a diverse group of students and should be celebrated within the district. Since the purpose of a magnet school is to attract students, what steps are your district (or magnet school) taking to ensure that the message of a magnet […]
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Why Putting Your Engagement Eggs in Someone’s Basket is a Risky Move
The changing digital landscape has many brands considering their next step on social media channels, like Twitter and TikTok. Recently, shifts in Twitter policy and TikTok privacy safeguards have left some concerned. For districts, this could mean the platforms you purchased to push social media messages may restrict your ability to publish content or to […]
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Rep Your School! 5 Ways to Leverage Public School Week on Social Media
The hard work and dedication demonstrated by your school district deserves to be recognized-and Public Schools Week is the perfect opportunity to do so! Held during February 27th to March 3rd Public Schools Week is a designated time for school leaders, administrators, teachers, school board members and parents to host events for their communities and […]
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
A superintendent’s to-do list is never complete. There’s always a new idea to consider. It’s no different for us at Nichols Strategies. This year, we are debuting a new website designed to help school leaders understand our services. Perhaps as a school leader, you’re thinking about ensuring your families and employees understand the brand promise […]
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Serving the Ring and Not the King (or Queen)
A wise mentor once counseled a frazzled school communicator to serve the ring and not the king. It was sage advice considering there had been changes in the superintendent’s office – ones that made the communicator anxious. Perhaps you’re new to the superintendency, or maybe you are onboarding a new communications professional. A clear understanding […]
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