Here at Rally, it's our mission to make school district websites the best they can be.
With the Rally Round Up, we're sharing our tips & tricks for how to get the most out of your school district's websites.
How to Build an Image Bank for your School or District
An image bank is a great way to showcase your school or district! An image bank is a centralized library of photos that can be used for a variety of different purposes: on your websites, on your social media, in a newsletter, and more!
How EIPS Empowers Schools to Take Ownership of their School Websites
At Rally, we recently had the opportunity to sit down with Karen Baranec, Communications Networking Specialist at Elk Island Public Schools, to learn more about her #WebsiteWednesday initiative. Learn how your district could implement something similar this school year.
Is your school website ready for back to school?
It's almost that time of year already! School websites are a central hub for back to school information for families. Help get your school websites ready with Rally's Back to School Checklist!
Why File Management Systems Aren’t Effective for Internal School District Communications
And What Is!
Get Your School Website Ready for Summer!
It's almost the end of the school year. As parents, students, and staff prepare for the summer break, your school website needs to support the seasonal transition and provide guidance for the fall. Use our checklist to ensure your school website is ready for this busy season!
6 Ways to Make Your School Website More Accessible
Your school building is probably accessible. You probably have a ramp for people who can’t use the stairs so that they can still come inside. This same principle applies to your school website. People who can’t see or use a mouse will still need access to your school’s website. So you should ensure that your website – and its content – is accessible to them.
Image Best Practices for School Websites
Using images effectively on your school website is a great way to engage visitors! From your banner images on your home page to staff portraits, images bring your school website to life. Where you place an image and what kind of image you use can take your school website to the next level.
How to Get Parents to Use Your School Website
Do you struggle with getting parents to use your school’s website? Rally websites get thousands of visitors every day. People expect your school to have an online presence, but how do you show parents that your school website is an accurate, trustworthy source of information?
Anatomy of a School Website
Your school website is so important communicating information to parents, students, and staff. If you know what those pieces are - and how to use them - you can turn your website into a power house.
Strategies for Managing Your School Website Content
Your school website may have a lot of content on it, but is that content doing the work you want it to do?
Use Your School Website to Increase Kindergarten Enrollment
Strong kindergarten enrollment means more student funding and a healthier, more vibrant school district. As parents increasingly base school choice on information they gather online, your school district needs a smart digital strategy for improving kindergarten enrollment!
What are parents searching for on school websites?
Parents make up a large portion of the visitors to your school website. But what are they looking for? And how can you ensure they find it easily? We’ve got some common parent searches and some insight into how you can build this content into your website.
