Five Simple Ideas For Better Mods
September 15, 2025
The best yearbooks combine words, pictures and modern design. Mods allow you to do all that in a small space. Mods are a standard addition...
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The Power of Color: A Guide to Eye-Catching Design
September 10, 2025
Color is one of the most impactful design choices in a yearbook. It influences mood, evokes school spirit and enhances storytelling. Instead of choosing colors...
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Think Like a Detective: Developing Curiosity in Your Students to Uncover Hidden Stories
September 8, 2025
There’s no question on the planet that better captures what it means to be curious than “why?” Why does the camera refuse to focus? Why...
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Making the Grade: Tips for Yearbook class management and grading
September 5, 2025
Yearbook management isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. I’ve taught yearbook for 29 years, and in that time, I learned to base my classroom management style on...
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Build a Smarter Yearbook Ladder and Coverage Plan
September 4, 2025
Start your yearbook off right Every great yearbook begins with a clear plan. That plan starts with your ladder, the blueprint that shows how your...
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Idea File Magazine Now Available
September 3, 2025
Are you ready to dive into a world of expert insights, fresh ideas and creative inspiration? We’re thrilled to announce the release of the fall...
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Navigating School Cellphone Bans: Options for Yearbook Staff
September 2, 2025
Across the country, schools are revising policies on student cellphone use. As of 2025, 27 states have implemented statewide bans or restrictions, while several others...
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Six Ways to Make Writing in AP Style Easier for Your Staff
August 27, 2025
AP Style isn’t everyone’s favorite way to write, and if you’ve ever flipped through the stylebook, you know it contains a few controversial guidelines. I...
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News
Idea File Magazine Now Available
Are you ready to dive into a world of expert insights, fresh ideas and creative inspiration? We’re thrilled to announce the release of the fall...
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Navigating School Cellphone Bans: Options for Yearbook Staff
Across the country, schools are revising policies on student cellphone use. As of 2025, 27 states have implemented statewide bans or restrictions, while several others...
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Timely Tips: Make the Most of Your 2026 Planning Kit with a Fun Scavenger Hunt
Every yearbook journey begins with a plan. Whether you’re a first-year adviser or a seasoned pro, your Walsworth Planning Kit is one of the most...
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Elevate the Yearbook Buying Experience: New Accessories, More Sales, Less Stress
The yearbook is more than just a book. It’s the story of your school year. This year, we’ve added new Accessories you can offer in...
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Coverage
Think Like a Detective: Developing Curiosity in Your Students to Uncover Hidden Stories
There’s no question on the planet that better captures what it means to be curious than “why?” Why does the camera refuse to focus? Why...
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25 Summer Coverage Ideas for Your 2025 Yearbook
The yearbook is tasked with the important responsibility of telling the story of the year. As more and more yearbooks choose chronological coverage, it begs...
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Walsworth Offers Free Content Spreads to Help Fill Your Yearbook
Deadlines are fast approaching, and sometimes, despite the best planning, you find yourself with an unexpected blank space in your yearbook. Whether an event was...
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The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024: Capture It in Your Yearbook!
Did you know there’s a total solar eclipse happening on April 8? That’s right, the moon will completely block the sun, creating a defining moment...
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Yearbook Staff
Making the Grade: Tips for Yearbook class management and grading
Yearbook management isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. I’ve taught yearbook for 29 years, and in that time, I learned to base my classroom management style on...
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Navigating School Cellphone Bans: Options for Yearbook Staff
Across the country, schools are revising policies on student cellphone use. As of 2025, 27 states have implemented statewide bans or restrictions, while several others...
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5+ Ways to Prepare for Summer: Yearbook Edition
Summer isn’t just for relaxation – it’s the perfect opportunity to set your yearbook team up for an incredible year. The key is strategic preparation...
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Build Your Best Yearbook Staff Yet
It’s officially recruitment season! Whether you’re in the early stages of planning your recruitment, already have your new staffers signed up or find yourself somewhere...
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Photography
Find the Picture-Perfect Mirrorless Camera for Your Yearbook Photography Needs
As yearbook advisers, photography is at the heart of what you do. Having the right gear makes all the difference in capturing your school’s story....
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2025 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Our 2025 Photo Contest was a special one as we had the most entries we’ve ever received with over 7,600 photos. We encouraged students to...
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Elevate Your Yearbook Photography with This Free Training
As yearbook advisers, we know photography is the backbone of a visually stunning yearbook. But capturing those impactful, award-winning images can be daunting, especially for...
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Walsworth’s 2025 Photo Contest Begins Today
The 2025 Photo Contest is finally here, and we’re excited to see your favorite photos from this school year! The contest runs through Friday, March...
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Design
The Power of Color: A Guide to Eye-Catching Design
Color is one of the most impactful design choices in a yearbook. It influences mood, evokes school spirit and enhances storytelling. Instead of choosing colors...
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Please, Please, Please! Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed for Your Yearbook
In the latest episode of That Yearbook Podcast, hosts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, and Jim Jordan kick off the school year with a lively conversation rooted...
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Yearbook Design Trends for 2026 – More Than Just Looks
Yearbook design isn’t just about creating something pretty; it’s about understanding your audience and telling their unique story through visual storytelling. This month on That...
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Mastering Visual Hierarchy: Essential Tips for Captivating Yearbook Spreads
As an adviser, your primary goal is to create spreads that captivate your audience and effectively communicate your content. At the heart of this challenge...
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Copywriting
Five Simple Ideas For Better Mods
The best yearbooks combine words, pictures and modern design. Mods allow you to do all that in a small space. Mods are a standard addition...
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Think Like a Detective: Developing Curiosity in Your Students to Uncover Hidden Stories
There’s no question on the planet that better captures what it means to be curious than “why?” Why does the camera refuse to focus? Why...
Read More »
Six Ways to Make Writing in AP Style Easier for Your Staff
AP Style isn’t everyone’s favorite way to write, and if you’ve ever flipped through the stylebook, you know it contains a few controversial guidelines. I...
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Yearbook Terms to Learn
Jumping into work on yearbook is exhilarating, exhausting, fun and maybe even a little confusing. What are all these words, phrases and acronyms you’re hearing,...
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Marketing
Elevate the Yearbook Buying Experience: New Accessories, More Sales, Less Stress
The yearbook is more than just a book. It’s the story of your school year. This year, we’ve added new Accessories you can offer in...
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Timely Tips: Plan Your Back-to-School Campaign Now
The school year may be winding down, but now is the perfect time to gear up for a strong start next fall, especially when it...
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From Box to Backpack: Planning a Seamless Yearbook Distribution
Excitement fills the air as the delivery truck pulls up to your school and the yearbook boxes pile out. The anticipation for what’s inside is...
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Boost Yearbook Sales with Guerrilla Marketing
As yearbook deadlines are on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to boost sales and make sure your yearbook is in the hands of as...
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