INSIGHTS BY K.A. PERKINS
School communication should be practical, human and intelligent.
Research-backed strategy, implementation guidance and ideas for school social media, enrollment, governance, AI and community storytelling.
School communicationWhat Schools Should Measure Beyond LikesLikes can show that a post caught someone’s attention, but they don’t tell a school whether families found the information they needed or took a meaningful next step. A more useful measurement plan tracks family questions, enrollment interest, and how clearly services are understood.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationBuild a School Content Bank Without Adding to Teachers’ WorkloadA useful content bank starts with a simple intake process, clear permissions, and a small set of reusable formats—not another ongoing task for teachers. Here’s how school communications teams can gather ethical submissions and turn them into assets staff can share when the time is right.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationAfter a School Incident: Review the Communication, Not the CrisisA useful post-incident review asks whether families and staff received clear, timely, consistent information—not whether the school generated attention. Use a simple record, a focused debrief, and a few specific changes to improve the next response while protecting the dignity of everyone involved.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationOne District Voice, Many Campus Stories: A Practical Guide to Online CoordinationDistrictwide consistency does not require every school to sound alike. Set shared standards for accuracy, safety, and approvals, then give campuses room to tell the stories only they can tell.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationOne School Event, Three Useful Messages: A Before-During-After PlanA school event does not need three versions of the same announcement. Plan each message around what families need at that moment: how to prepare, what is happening, and what to remember afterward.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationOne School Message, Two Channels: A Practical Newsletter and Social WorkflowFamilies should not have to reconcile a newsletter, a social post, and a website update to learn what to do next. A shared planning and review process helps school teams adapt one approved message for different channels without drafting it from scratch each time.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationA School Social Media Approval Chain That Holds Up When Someone Is OutA dependable approval process names an owner, a backup, and a deadline for every post that needs review. Use this practical framework to keep routine updates moving without rushing sensitive decisions.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationHow to Tell a School Story Without Exposing Student InformationA compelling school story does not need a student’s name, face or personal circumstances to feel real. Use consent, context and less-identifiable alternatives to make thoughtful choices before a post goes live.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
School communicationA Realistic Enrollment Campaign Calendar for a Small School TeamA useful enrollment calendar connects monthly themes to clear owners and the time your team can actually give them. This guide offers a practical planning structure that leaves room for listening, review, and adjustments.9/29/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
district communicationsA Practical Guide to Choosing a School District Social Media PlatformLearn how to evaluate a school district social media platform for multi-school publishing, approvals, student privacy, audience engagement, and enrollment goals.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school social media governanceA Practical Guide to School Social Media Guidelines and Policy TemplatesBuild school social media guidelines that clarify who can post, what needs approval, how student privacy is protected, and what to do when something goes wrong. Includes a customizable policy template and implementation checklist.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school enrollment marketingA Practical Guide to School Enrollment Social MediaBuild a school enrollment social media plan that helps families discover your school, understand its fit, and take the next step—from content planning and approvals to inquiry follow-up and measurement.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school content planningA Practical Guide to Building a School Social Media CalendarLearn how to plan school social media content around real school priorities, assign clear responsibilities, and build a calendar your team can maintain.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school event templatesA Practical Guide to Game Day Social Media Templates for High SchoolBuild a repeatable, school-appropriate game day social media workflow with templates for schedules, live updates, final scores, student features, and more.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
student creatorsA Practical Guide to Student Content Creator Program SoftwareLearn how to evaluate student content creator program software, build a safe and sustainable creator program, and support student storytelling without adding unnecessary work for school teams.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
district communicationsA Practical Guide to Choosing a School District Multi-School Social Media ManagerLearn how to coordinate social media across schools without losing local voice, approval clarity, or control of district-wide communications.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school creative studioA Practical Guide to Choosing a Chromebook Graphic Maker for SchoolsLearn what to look for in a Chromebook graphic maker for schools, from browser access and reusable templates to approvals, student privacy, and publishing workflows.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school communication intelligenceA Practical Guide to AI School Communication SoftwareLearn how AI school communication software can support school storytelling, approvals, publishing, and measurement—and what to evaluate before choosing a platform.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school social media governanceA Practical Guide to Social Media Moderation Software for SchoolsLearn what school social media moderation software should do, how to evaluate approval and consent workflows, and how to build a practical governance process across school teams.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school marketing automationA Practical Guide to School Marketing Automation SoftwareLearn what school marketing automation software can do, which workflows are worth automating, and how to evaluate tools for your school or network.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school social media governanceA Practical Guide to School Social Media Approval WorkflowsBuild a school social media approval workflow that clarifies who creates, reviews, and publishes content—while protecting student privacy and keeping communications moving.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school social analyticsA Practical Guide to School Social Media AnalyticsLearn which social media metrics matter for schools, how to interpret them responsibly, and how to build a measurement routine that supports communication and enrollment goals.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
school content planningA Practical Guide to School Social Media Content IdeasBuild a steady, purposeful school social media calendar with practical content ideas for celebrating learning, connecting with families, supporting enrollment, and protecting student privacy.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
competitor alternativesClass Intercom Alternatives: A Practical Guide for School Communication TeamsComparing Class Intercom alternatives? Use this practical guide to identify your school’s communication needs, assess options, and choose a workflow your team can sustain.9/28/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article
AI school social mediaWhat Is AI Social Media Management for Schools?AI social media management for schools goes beyond caption writing. It combines school-specific knowledge, planning, approvals, automation, publishing and measurement so communication teams can move faster without losing judgment or school voice.9/26/2026 · K.A. PerkinsRead article ONWARD SIGNAL™