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How Social Media Platforms are used in the Farmington Public School District
In this new digital age, school districts need to have active and lively social media sites to keep their communities engaged and up-to-date. Farmington Public Schools (FPS) in Oakland County, Michigan, does have an Internet presence—but is it very effective? A quick glance across the platforms shows that FPS favors Facebook and Twitter (now X), using Instagram and YouTube occasionally. They post frequently enough to stay in view, but much of what they share feels utilitarian, not necessarily entertaining. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—good for families looking for updates—but it short of creating stronger community connection. Facebook: Reliable but UnremarkableThe FPS Facebook page is the most active of […]
Read MoreAre the Proposed Fed Cuts to the US Department of Education Placing At-Risk Children at a disadvantage?
There has been a lot of chatter regarding the dismantling of the Department of Education both before and after the new Trump administration took office. As of March 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that officially called for the dismantling of said department. This executive order specifically states that the new US Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, […]
Read MoreWayne-Westland Community School District Enhances Communication Through Social Media
In an effort to keep parents and students informed and connected, the Wayne-Westland Community School District has established a diverse range of social media accounts. Utilizing platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, the district shares important information tailored to the unique audiences of each platform. The district’s most active channels are Facebook […]
Read MoreFarmington-Hills Public Schools and Career Oppurtunities: What You Need to Know
Preparing a child for the real world is a primary goal for many educators. A big part of this process is helping a child or young adult explore career options early so they can get a headstart on their future. Farmington-Hills Public School District is taking a step ahead by sharing career opportunities with students […]
Read MoreHow Farmington School District is Keeping You In The Know
Farmington School District has accounts on a variety of platforms making it easier than ever for students and parents to stay informed. With a district as large as Farmington’s, staying up to date on all the goings on can be overwhelming. FSD is making it easy with accounts across multiple platforms. The FSD Instagram account […]
Read MoreHow Social is the Farmington Public Schools Social Media Pages?
The Farmington Public School is very honest on its homepage when it says “Stay Connected” as its social media engagement expands between Facebook, Instagram, X, Indeed, and YouTube. They are very active on all of these sites with over 8k followers on Facebook, 822 posts on Instagram, 721 followers on Indeed, and 831 videos on […]
Read MoreBeechview Elementary: A Fantasic Education Center for Young Learners
In the heart of Farmington Hills, Beechview Elementary sits as an educational haven for young learners. The Beechview Learning Community pushes students to be great leaders, providing opportunities and programs in the student council, a student-run credit union, and the Junior Optimist Club, among many others! The Beechview staff takes great pride in their PBIS […]
Read MorePublic Schools & Their Social Media Presence
Social Media. You love it, you hate it, or you fall somewhere in the middle. More than ever, people are relying on social media as streams of mass communications, and schools have followed suit. Sports teams communicate via Facebook groups and pages, school closures are announced on Facebook, parents seek out community via various social […]
Read MoreFarmington High Social Media
Farmington High School has a plethora of social media accounts. Starting off with Facebook, their postings are frequent, with about 1 new post per month. Admittedly, there has been a small gap since their last post in January 2025. Moving onto their Instagram account, they post much more frequently. With multiple posts a week, Instagram […]
Read MoreComparing Wayne-Westland Social Media Accounts
The @WayneWestland YouTube channel posts content at least once a month. These videos mostly consist of recordings of their school board meetings as well as some profiles on their teachers and instructional methods. Occasionally, they will have post a topical video, such as this one promoting attendance: The Wayne-Westland official Facebook also posts regularly, sometimes […]
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