One of my family’s favorite magnets ever to grace our refrigerator was a large cartoon pickle with a conversation bubble saying, “You’re a big, flippin’ dill!” I love a good pun. Sure, it might be easy to overlook and underestimate the power of this simple...
Stop Hiring Developers Who Are Not Trained in ADA Accessibility StandardsIf your developer doesn't know accessibility, you may be at risk.
Is this a plug to only hire School Webmasters for all your website and document accessibility needs? Yes, it is. But it’s more than that. It may even be a bit of a rant. We care too much about our clients and the world of digital accessibility to keep quiet about how...
Collaborate and Get Accessible ResultsConvenient tools like Google Docs aren't always the best option for accessibility.
As administrators, teachers, and staff, it’s important to work together efficiently towards the same goal. Tools such as Google Docs offer convenient collaboration options. There is a good chance your school is already using Google Docs or a similar tool for...
School Board Members: How to Help Your School SucceedWhat happens when school governing boards value communication
A school’s governing board is not only responsible for approving the school’s vision and goals; it also holds the district leaders accountable for the results. Some common school board responsibilities are to: set and support the vision and goals for the school...
How Do I Market My School?6 simple and better ways to help your school bloom
When I was 18, I fell in love with flower markets. I’m drawn in by the variety of colors, shapes, designs, and fragrances—walking past rows of roses, daisies, and irises and vendors working beside them. While surrounded by pavement and noise, flower markets are...
Your website’s important first impressionHow your school website impacts reputation, engagement, and enrollment
How important is a first impression? Very. Whether we like it or not. But why is that first impression so critical? It has to do with what is known as the halo effect. Our first impressions create a perception, whether positive or negative, that causes us to associate...