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Facebook
[|Facebook] is a free [|social networking] website. It is highly popular within the age group that includes many of the parents of students in school today. Facebook provides a means to share news alerts and distribute upcoming events. Used as a public relations tool, Facebook provides schools and districts a means to share photos, accomplishments, and other "good news" with parents and community members.

[|Schools Use Facebook, Twitter to Get Out Their Message]

Examples
[|Janesville, WI] - district uses Facebook to communicate with parents and community members [|Newport News, NJ Public Schools] - district site [|Ohio Hi-Point Career Center] - school site used to share information

Learn More About This Tool
[|Facebook 101] - learn to create, use, and maintain your Facebook profile [|How to Use Facebook] - video series