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Cooperative, collaborative classroom

Mar 16, 2015
by Lauren O’Connor, yearbook adviser Norcross High School, Georgia

We are a democratic staff. Of course, we have editors who make some important decisions, but most things are decided by the class

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Create an environment for success

Mar 16, 2015
by Holly Hartman, yearbook adviserMemorial High School, Houston, Texas

Good. Better. Best. It is a process. Discover what it takes to be the best.

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Yearbooks, by the students & for the students

Mar 16, 2015
by Amanda Cardoza, yearbook adviser Douglas MacArthur High School, San Antonio, Texas

In 1999 I was the co-editor-in-chief of my high school yearbook. My adviser, Charles Murray, set the best example

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Deadlines ‘schmeadlines’

Mar 15, 2015
by Stefanie Hamilton, yearbook adviser Independence High School, Thompson’s Station, Tennessee

Don’t be a serial deadline delinquent. Adopt some practices that have worked for a fellow advisers.

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Opportunity begins early

Mar 15, 2015
by Roseann Gish (adviser), seniors Victoria Hennes (editor) and Jeff Williams (editor) Shawnee Heights High School, Tecumseh, Kansas

Working on next year’s book before this year’s book is done sounds

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Whole-sale appreciation

Mar 15, 2015
by Katie Coronado, yearbook adviser Cypress Falls High School, Houston, Texas

The yearbook staff produces a valuable resource: a history book, a memory book and a reference book. The price is right.

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Making Yearbook FUN

Mar 15, 2015
By Amy Reece, yearbook adviser Spring Hill High School, Columbia, Tennessee

Keep your staff energized, motivated and productive with these strategies.

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Innovative design strategies

Mar 13, 2015
By Jen Bladen, yearbook adviser Harvard-Westlake School, Studio City, California

We have a romantic notion of the solitary page designer, cut off from social contact, alone in his/her cubicle,

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Recruit & retain leaders

Mar 13, 2015
By Kari Phillips, yearbook adviserOlentangy Orange High School, Lewis Center, Ohio

Have you heard the news? All journalism and yearbook teachers must make a concerted effort to recruit strong

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3 staff motivation tips

Mar 13, 2015
By Jen Bladen, yearbook adviser Harvard-Westlake School, Studio City, California

1. It takes an attitude of gratitude to motivate a yearbook staff.One of the things I like best about working at

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The Check, please

Mar 13, 2015
By Anne Hayman, yearbook adviser Arlington High School, Arlington, Washington

Why is it so difficult to catch our own mistakes? According to psychologist Tom Stafford, what is on the screen or on the

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Avoiding deadline delirium

Mar 13, 2015
by Leigh Ann Danley, yearbook adviser Peachtree Ridge High School, Suwanee, Georgia

In psychological terms, it’s called “chunking.” Divide a 10-digit phone number into three chunks and it is easier

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