Pew Research (2023) finds that 67% of teens report getting important information from social media as opposed to emails from their schools. While YouTube tops the online location for teen entertainment (used by 95%), Instagram is where students connect with school academic, athletic and social activities. EHS Media began focussing on social media in 2015, using Facebook as the primary conduit from the media students to the school community. We found a few years later, that use had dropped off among teens and that Instagram was gaining popularity. EHS_pirates_media launched in September 2019.
Since that time, the media students have found a deep appreciation for the power of social media in shaping narratives and building communities. Students benefit vastly from seeing newsrooms, workflow, and projects created for the student and community population. Each year, the staff updates online policies and goals to stay current.
Enhanced Engagement: Students increase engagement by including content from all aspects of the school environment. We utilize polls, videos and breaking news content to keep a high level of participation.
EHS Media has a passion for effective communication, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and continues to come up with innovative ideas that will contribute to the success and growth of our social media presence.