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Remind’s New Pricing Got You Down?

August 16, 2019

Some big changes in the school communication world recently as Remind (formerly Remind101) has implemented a firm pricing strategy and has been handing out quotes to schools across the USA and Canada that have surprised teachers and administrators. We have…

Don’t Send That Email

April 25, 2019

Teresa Doulos

Uncategorized

school apps, school communication

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It is more of a habit than anything. Schools have news to share so they craft an email and blast it out to their school community. And then there are more bits of news to share… so another email goes…

Social Media Do’s and Don’ts

April 11, 2019

Teresa Doulos

Uncategorized

education, school communication, social media

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I have spent the better part of my 15+ year career in digital and social media marketing. I am also a mother and a PAC member. And on top of that, I have been a student a number of times.…

What Pete Learned at CADA.

March 19, 2019

Teresa Doulos

Leadership, Teaching

CADA, Conventions, Edutech

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Pete – our resident SDR – recently returned from the CADA State Convention. And while he came home with a million take-aways, we challenged him to nail it down to the top 5 things he learned. So here is what…

Verizon blocks Remind..or did they.

February 6, 2019

Jason Richards

Communication

blocked, free app, remind, twilio, verizon

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A couple weeks ago Verizon announced it would block the popular education messaging service Remind…or so that’s what it appeared. In fact what happened is Verizon told Remind they were going to charge them a spam fee for sending their…

The Power of Celebrating Students

October 26, 2018

Pete Macleod

Leadership, School Culture

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We all enjoy recognition of our successes. Some may not prefer a public ceremony where we walk onto a stage to receive a shiny trophy. But even private recognition amongst a small group has the ability to create a sense…

School Events; Spreading the Word.

October 9, 2018

Pete Macleod

Communication, School Culture, School Events

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It’s hard to remember everything about my middle or high school years – a few really amazing teachers, some awesome chemistry experiments, and having friends over after school to play Rock Band. But what I can tell you about are…

Practice Kindness

September 18, 2018

Teresa Doulos

Kindness, Teaching

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Teaching students kindness may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to. Here are some ways to easily incorporate and promote kindness in the classroom on a regular basis. The Appreciation Box The Appreciation Box is a great way…

Mobile Friendly or a No Phone Zone?

September 14, 2018

Teresa Doulos

Teaching

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Your students are digital natives; they have grown up in the age of technology. Not only are they experts at navigating the internet from any device, but more and more are bringing personal devices into classrooms. This begs the question:…

Memes For A Laugh

September 7, 2018

Teresa Doulos

Teaching

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The very witty staff over at Bored Panda have put together a list of teacher memes that any educator can relate to. Here are some of our personal favorites! Find more hilarious teacher memes by visiting Bored Panda.