School Communicators Examine How to Prevent the Spread of False Information about Schools in Their Communities and on Social Media
Spreading false information about what is taking place inside schools today is a rapidly increasing problem in communities. An AASA national conference workshop on Thursday afternoon provided suggestions for how to combat the harmful trend. According to attendees at the one-hour workshop titled “From Distortion to Clarity: Helping School Districts Overcome False Information,” the main […]
Revamped Social Media Lounge to Host Three Learning Sessions Plus Giveaways and Festive Selfie Zone
A conference staple for more than a decade, the Social Media Lounge returns to AASA’s 2025 National Conference on Education in New Orleans better than ever. The Social Media Lounge, located at Booth 425 in the exhibit hall, is the place to connect, learn from social-savvy superintendents, explore best practices, snap photos and network with […]
[Video] Using AI in Schools (1:50)
This session explored several ways in which teachers can use artificial intelligence to enhance the learning environment within the classroom and beyond. This story was produced by Emercyn Randolph at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego Calif.
In K-12 Education, Consider Social Media’s Plusses Outweighing the Cons, a Superintendent Panel Enthusiastically Touts
With a title like “Social Media & Education: Oh My!,” you might have expected fireworks at this AASA conference panel discussion Thursday. If so, you would have been wrong. The panelists — Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of the Beaverton School District in Oregon; Steve Langford, Beaverton’s chief information officer; Nick Polyak, superintendent of the Leyden Community […]
[Video] Social Media and Education (1:52)
This session walked superintendents through both the positive and negative effects of social media on high school students, attesting to the community social media provides, as well as the importance of protecting students. This story was produced by Lyla Kelley at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.
Marking a Decade of Social Connections with an Interactive Wall at Conference’s Social Media Lounge
The Social Media Lounge will celebrate its 10th year at AASA’s 2024 National Conference on Education in San Diego. Located at Exhibit Hall booth 1422, the Social Media Lounge is a key destination, offering a fun space for conference attendees to connect with and learn from social media-savvy superintendents. To celebrate its 10th year, it […]
Superintendents Focus on Using Social Media to Tell District’s Story; Keep Balance Between Personal Life, Community
Maintaining balance with a positive social media presence while still being connected to the ‘real world’ can be challenging. A panel of four socially involved superintendents shared their tips to staying connected through social media outlets while still living in the moment at a Friday session. Attendees gathered to hear how the panelists handle social […]
Countering Social Media Ills Among Students Addressed at Conference Panel
The founder of SmartSocial, Josh Ochs, delivered a presentation at the AASA conference on Thursday about social media safety and ways school districts can use technology and social media as a tool to benefit students academically. Ochs was joined on his panel, which addressed “How Superintendents are Navigating Social Media Use to Keep Students Safe,” […]
[Video] How Superintendents Are Navigating Social Media Use to Keep Students Safe (3:02)
This workshop assisted superintendents as they navigate expectations around technology, online safety, healthy digital habits, and responsible digital citizenship. This story was produced by Silas Bryant at the 2023 AASA Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Read more.
Social Media Lounge Serves as Central Networking Hub at AASA Conference
Now in its ninth year, the Social Media Lounge offers activities and learning sessions for participants at the AASA National Conference on Education who want to expand their social media literacy and social networking for professional growth. Located near the entrance of the exhibit hall, AASA’s Social Media Lounge offers a fun, relaxing spot to […]
