What School Officials Need to Know About Social Media

Over the past few years, social media has become one of the primary communication channels used school districts across to country to engage parents and disseminate vital information. In many cases, social media also allows parents to have a direct relationship with their children’s individual school campus and share any concerns they may have. There is no question that social media tools can unlock significant value for the districts that embrace using them, but many districts fail to realize the risk associated with not properly managing these new social media records. In this Center for Digital Education Academy, you will hear directly from district practitioners and industry experts on how school districts should manage their social media to mitigate risks.