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Make a commitment

Establish a love and responsibility for yearbook from the very beginning of the relationship. Consider having a yearbook wedding and vow to make a great yearbook. Don’t forget to celebrate with

Surviving your first year advising

Taking over yearbook is a bit like being thrown into in the deep end of the pool with no life vest. You sink or you swim. But for better or worse, you’re the new adviser. So, grab your swimsuit, and

The Yearbook Must-Haves

New year, new cover, new theme. Fall is an exciting time of year because we’re brimming with ideas for the new book. But we don’t want to forget the basics, those little things that are essential in

Ready, Set, Let's Go!

Welcome back to a new school year and a new round of Tuesday Tips. We’re here to give helpful advice and share innovative ideas. Let’s make your 2020 yearbook the best yearbook ever.

13 ideas for back-to-school spreads

Whether you said goodbye to summer a few weeks ago or you’re just hitting the classroom, we’ve got school on our minds. But back to school means more than new backpacks, classes and clothes. It’s a

JEA honors Kansas adviser with 2019 Rising Star

Shawnee Heights High School yearbook adviser Jeni Daley, CJE, was recently named a 2019 Rising Star by the Journalism Education Association.

Relax, recharge, happy summer!

June, July and August are teachers' favorite months of the year. It's not that you don't love teaching, you just appreciate the breaks. Especially the long ones. You can finally turn off that alarm

Nine ways to wrap up the year

Are you counting the days till summer vacation? Instead of checking off days, encourage staff members to clean up and close out this year for a fresh start in the fall. Here are nine ways to make

Perfect your palette: 2020 color trends

Go bold with Totally Teal and Rustic Red. Soothe readers with Sea Garden and a Latte. Jump start 2020 planning with a sneak peek at the color trends for next year.

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