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Take a Time-out for a Little R&R

Jan 22, 2019
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
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Happy Adviser Appreciation Day

Jan 16, 2019

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.

Staff Management , New & Noteworthy
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Guest Blog: Demo Days provide Minnesota staff with timely feedback, less deadline stress

Jan 8, 2019

Fromtime to time we feature guest columns from Balfour advisers. This guest post from Buffalo High School adviser Ryan McCallum ran in the fall issue of Elements, our biannual magazine. Ryan

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School Spotlight: Classroom environment supports collaboration, communication, creativity

Dec 11, 2018

From time to time we feature Balfour advisers and schools. In this guest post, Landmark Christian School adviser Elizabeth Ervin shares how she turned the yearbook room into a creative and productive

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Show gratitude through service

Nov 20, 2018

As we move into deadline mode, it’s important still to find time for staff bonding. Creating a yearbook is tough work and no one will stick around if it’s not fun. Volunteering is a one way to build

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Save the date! National Buy Your Yearbook Day, Oct. 25

Oct 8, 2018

Prepare for NBYYD

Publicizing this special day begins with great promotional materials. Flip through the marketing catalog (it came in the fall production kit) or visit StudioBalfourto select

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A Balancing Act: 8 ways to strike the balance between yearbook and other classes

Sep 25, 2018

While advisers would love to have an all-journalism schedule, that’s not always reality. Often teachers juggle multiple other classes like English, history or technology. Eight advisers share their

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Guest Blog: How to survive and thrive at your school

Sep 18, 2018

From time to time we will feature guest columns from Balfour advisers. Here's our first guest post of 2018 from Foster High School adviser Danielle Bell. Danielle shares advice for new and seasoned

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Yearbook Bootcamp: Educate, train and get your staffers ready for the field

Sep 4, 2018

With classes, clubs and sports back in action, there’s no time to lose. We need to train our yearbook troops and get them out in the field. If you’re like most yearbook staffs, you have a few newbies

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