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Plan for summer coverage

Don’t let June, July and August go to waste. Before you pack up for the year, gather your returning staffers for one last assignment.

Critiques and contests are distinctively different

As you wrap up the year, remember to submit your yearbook for contests and critiques. Let’s dive into the differences between the two and how they can elevate your program.

Join us in person for the 2022 Adviser Workshop

It really is “a little MORE” this year! After going virtual the last two years, we’re excited to be in person again for the best professional development for yearbook advisers, anywhere.

Congratulations to our Spring 2022 Great Shot Photo Winners!

What a fun edition it was of our semi-annual photo contest! Meet the winners of the Spring 2022 Balfour Great Shot Photo Contest. More than 1,200 excellent submissions challenged our panel of judges

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Take time to appreciate yourself.

Give yourself permission to relax. The year is almost over. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s time to take a moment for yourself.

Save yourself grief: Change your email and voicemail response for distribution

We love distribution! We hate cranky parents. In all seriousness, save yourself time and grief by updating your email and voicemail.

Who gets a free book? How many should you provide?

Gratis. Free. No cost. When it comes to yearbook distribution, should any books be given away free of charge? We weigh in on the freebie dilemma.

Conversations to have with your principal

“We’ll reprint it.” Three words that terrify advisers. If you’ve never had a conversation with your principal before the yearbook comes out, now is the time.

Five Balfour schools named 2021 NSPA Pacemaker Winners

The National Scholastic Press Association named five Balfour schools 2021 Pacemaker Winners, April 9. The awards were handed out at the NSPA awards ceremony during the closing of the JEA/NSPA

Win $500 with the Spring 2022 Great Shot Photo Contest

Creating a great yearbook means taking great shots. And we want to see your best photos for the latest edition of our Great Shot Photo Contest.

Baylor, North Carolina State win CSPA Silver Crowns

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association honored Baylor University and North Carolina State University with Silver Crowns, Wednesday, March 30.

Vary the view with inspired camera angles

When taking photos, how often do you stand at full height? Let’s change the view. Drop down low, find a higher spot. Or move to an unexpected place to photograph from. The fresh perspectives will

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