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Guest Blog: Chronological coverage adds flexibility and authenticity

Hendrickson High School adviser Kari Riemer (left) works with her 2018 yearbook editors on their chronological coverage plan. Photo by Ian Falkenbury

The Essentials: Captions

As part of our series, “The Essentials,” today’s focus is captions, a critical component of coverage.

After headlines, captions are the most read copy in the yearbook. And yet, they tend to be a

From Advisers to Zero Hour: A to Z spreads wow audiences with maximum content, fun design

ABCs aren’t just for kindergarteners. Spreads with an alphabet hook provide 26 ways to maximize coverage in a powerful and creative presentation. We love A to Z spreads for their versatility, design

School Spotlight: Jump in and have a ball

From time to time we spotlight Balfour advisers and schools. In this guest post, Northern Highlands Regional High School adviser Doreen Albano shares how a unique marketing plan engaged the entire

On the copyright side of the law

While all it takes is a simple click to download a photo these days, it’s much more complicated to navigate copyright law. Can we run a photo from the Oscars? Surely, it’s okay to include photos from

Take a Time-out for a Little R&R

Bridgeland staffer Ella Barnes finds on a spot on the floor with the staff’s giant stuffed bear. Taking moments for rest and relaxation is instrumental and beneficial for staffers. Photo by Samantha

Happy Adviser Appreciation Day

It’s your day – Yearbook Adviser Appreciation Day! On behalf of everyone here at Balfour, thank you for all you do for your school and students. Thank you for making a difference.

How has being an adviser changed you?

The yearbook world can be a challenging and rewarding place. Twelve teachers share how taking on the advising role has changed and shaped them. This post originally ran in the 2018 fall issue of

The Essentials: Table of Contents

As part of our series, “The Essentials,” we’ll discuss the required elements of yearbook. Today, we’ll focus on the table of contents.

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