[Video] Zandra Jo Galvin Plies a Frequent Presence on Social Media to Advance Her Advocacy (3:41)

As a user of multiple social media platforms, Zandra Jo Galvin, superintendent of California’s Greenfield Union School District, thinks school district leaders have a great opportunity to tell their districts’ stories of success. (Video produced by Selah Oden)

Social Media-Savvy Superintendents Provide Tips and Cautions by Drawing on Their Significant Use

Navigating the murky waters of social media has become a priority for superintendents, and a panel of six Twitter-savvy superintendents assured audience members at an AASA conference session Thursday that taking the plunge will ultimately result in positive outcomes for public education.  A standing-room only crowd gathered in the AASA Social Media Lounge in Nashville […]

Fighting Fake News Takes on New Importance for School Districts

In an age where social media has amplified every voice, fake news is a newfound phenomenon that often drowns out the facts and can bring chaos to a community. The AASA conference session on Saturday morning titled “Making Your District Message Real in the Fake News Age” offered superintendents guidance on building credibility in the […]

Social Media Lounge Celebrates Five Years as Conference Destination for Veterans, Novices

A lot can change in five years, but social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have proved they have true staying power within the education community.