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School Stories Awards, Presented by Interactive Schools
The best stories have the power to unlock the magic in a school, inspiring and captivating those who read them. If you think your school has stories worth sharing, why not enter them into The School Stories Awards?
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How To Effectively Lead and Market Summer Camps Auxiliary Programs For Independent Schools with Nat Saltonstall | Mindful School Marketing
In this episode of Mindful School Marketing, we welcome Nat Saltonstall, Founder and Executive Director of SPARC, to discuss the strategic aspects of auxiliary programs in independent schools. Nat, with a background deeply rooted in independent education, shares his journey from teaching to directing summer programs and the eventual focus on SPARC. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by schools in terms of sustainability and revenue diversification, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking and effective leadership in auxiliary programs.
Navigating Success: The Impact of Website Structure on User Experience for Schools and Nonprofits
When it comes to shaping user experience, the structure of a website plays a pivotal role, especially for schools and nonprofits. A well-designed website not only captures attention but also guides users seamlessly through content and fosters engagement. In this blog post, we’ll explore how website structure significantly influences user experience and why it’s a critical aspect of successful online platforms.
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AI Prompt of the Week
Prompt for Creating a YouTube Video Script
You want to create an engaging script for a YouTube video. Discuss the key elements you would include, such as a compelling introduction, clear main points, supporting examples or evidence, engaging visuals or demonstrations, a strong call-to-action, and a memorable conclusion to keep viewers engaged and encourage them to take desired actions.
15 Effective AI Email Assistants to Try Out
Most marketers I know, myself included, utilize at least one AI email tool for their daily operations. This software category is perfect for marketing and
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Why the Private Education Sector is Struggling
The private education sector is struggling. You might not experience it directly at your school or college, but there are signs all around us that private education is, yet again, at another inflection point. The writing is on the wall, from softening demand, college closures and school consolidations.
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The Normal School
We can learn a lot from tangential industries. Granted, schools are not retail establishments, car rental companies , or Silicon Valley innovators. Still, parents buy the product a private school sells and expect to receive the product they purchased, even though the buyer is not the consumer in th
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