Learn like a grown-up.
Creating curricula for adult learners. Learning as an adult is different than learning as a kid or a teen. You know that from experience. And when you’re designing curricula, keeping the needs and...
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What we learned at NASASPS
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the NASASPS Conference in Austin, Texas. We came away with some great bites of knowledge (and even more bites of tacos). These are four things everyone was...
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Grow your bottom line with summer school.
Summer offers a perfect opportunity to add programming that will expand your reach and generate additional revenue. We talked to Dr. Kyle Konold, Cyanna K-12 consultant and veteran school...
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Produce an awesome video
Video can do a lot to enhance your digital presence. It can not only showcase the culture and emotion of your school like no other medium, it’s also a great tool for how-to’s, quick tours, and...
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What the ACICS situation means for you
A big part of what we do here at Cyanna is helping institutions through the accreditation and reaccreditation process. So of course, we’ve been following what’s happening with ACICS pretty closely....
View ArticleACICS fallout: it’s more than just Title IV
Though the decision on ACICS is still pending, and is likely many months away from a final resolution, the potential effects of what it would mean for institutions – and students – are pretty far...
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A quick look back
2016 was… unique, right? The election had emotions pretty high. We lost some beloved celebs. In our industry, we saw another couple major institutions go out of business, and hundreds more left...
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Three take-aways from the DEAC conference
We had the chance to spend some time with our friends at the DEAC conference last week in San Antonio. Here are three of the big things we heard: Technology is changing. Are you? New tech is appearing...
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Making job readiness a priority
According to a recent Career Builder Survey, 68 percent of employers have job openings they can’t fill, and nearly 60% have roles that sit unfilled for twelve weeks or longer. This isn’t a new trend....
View Article5 soft skills that matter to employers
Even the most polished resume won’t redeem the candidate that comes to the interview in sloppy jeans and never makes eye contact. And on the job, technical genius may not be enough to counteract an...
View ArticleHow to bring more tech into your courses
Ever feel like your students would rather pay more attention to their phones or laptops than you? You’re probably right: A new survey from non-profit Growing Leaders may just confirm your suspicions....
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5 easy ways to pump up your internet marketing right now
You should be doing more digital marketing. LOL, IKR? Of course. Everyone should. If only it were that easy. But digital marketing can be confusing and costly, and though it can totally be worth it,...
View ArticleFour ways to grow your school next year
With just a few days until the fourth quarter of 2017 (How did this happen? We’re wondering, too…), you’re probably already giving some serious thought to how you’ll approach 2018. A few of our clients...
View ArticleEmpowering at-risk students, Part I
Not every student that walks through your doors has all the tools that they need to be successful. In fact, many of them probably don’t. It’s no surprise to you, sure. But is there more you could be...
View ArticlePart II – KNOW: Comprehending Content
Not every student that walks through your doors has all the tools that they need to be successful. In fact, many of them probably don’t. It’s no surprise to you, sure. But is there more you could be...
View ArticleStudent File Management
How do you avoid a ‘messy’ situation? Implement procedures to help avoid them in the first place. Make student file maintenance part of your everyday operations. Trust us – when your next site visit...
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Talk to the people who will listen.
It’s likely there are many people your school wants to talk to. Prospective students. Their parents. Alumni. Faculty and staff. The community. They all have different needs and need different messages....
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What makes a brand great?
Brand means a lot of things to a lot of people, but when we talk about brand, we mean the representation of everything you stand for and the promise you make to your audience. A brand is made up of...
View ArticleYour most powerful recruiting tool
One of the biggest reasons students choose your school is because they believe the education you provide will get them a job. And you’re thinking, yeah, no kidding. Thanks for the insight. But consider...
View ArticleUpdating your brand: where do you start?
Maybe you think your marketing could be doing more for you. Perhaps the communications you’re using now are dated. Or maybe you wish more people knew about all the great things you’re doing at your...
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