Crafting the Narrative: A Timely Tips Lesson Plan for Developing Yearbook Theme Phrases
April 29, 2025
The yearbook theme is the heartbeat of your publication. It’s the unifying thread that weaves together the diverse stories, events and personalities of the school...
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10 Walsworth Schools Win NSPA Pacemaker at Seattle NHSJC
April 26, 2025
The JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention culminated with the announcement of the NSPA Pacemaker winners today after thousands of student journalists and advisers attended...
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Wrap Up the Year With Purpose: Build a Yearbook Portfolio
April 23, 2025
When the final page is submitted and the last spread is proofed, it might feel like the journey is over, but it’s the perfect time...
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Repurpose, Reuse, Reflect: Eco-Friendly Yearbook Tips for Earth Day
April 21, 2025
With spring finally here, Walsworth is here to help channel your inner Marie Kondo and do some yearbook room spring cleaning this Earth Day! Earth...
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Yearbook Design Trends for 2026 – More Than Just Looks
April 18, 2025
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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Timely Tips: Crafting a Compelling Yearbook Theme
April 17, 2025
Your yearbook theme serves as the soul of your publication – a unifying thread that weaves the stories, memories and faces of the school year...
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From Box to Backpack: Planning a Seamless Yearbook Distribution
April 15, 2025
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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Be Like Mike: The Magic of Mike Taylor
April 10, 2025
In a heartfelt tribute, this episode of That Yearbook Podcast commemorates Mike Taylor, CJE, a transformative figure in yearbook education who passed away in January...
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News
10 Walsworth Schools Win NSPA Pacemaker at Seattle NHSJC
The JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention culminated with the announcement of the NSPA Pacemaker winners today after thousands of student journalists and advisers attended...
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Repurpose, Reuse, Reflect: Eco-Friendly Yearbook Tips for Earth Day
With spring finally here, Walsworth is here to help channel your inner Marie Kondo and do some yearbook room spring cleaning this Earth Day! Earth...
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Be Like Mike: The Magic of Mike Taylor
In a heartfelt tribute, this episode of That Yearbook Podcast commemorates Mike Taylor, CJE, a transformative figure in yearbook education who passed away in January...
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2024’s Best Yearbook Designs: A President’s Collection Showcase
Get ready to train your staff with the third installment of our 2024 President’s Collection Series! This exclusive video series continues to showcase national award-winning...
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Coverage
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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5 Simple Ideas for Ethical AI in Yearbook Production
From Clippy the Microsoft paper clip to Grammarly to Photoshop, you have probably used artificial intelligence more than you know. Your Netflix queue, online shopping...
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Making the Best Summer Spread for Your Yearbook
Have you ever had an idea, but not known where to start? You’re not alone! That’s why Walsworth developed Coverage Starters – a series that...
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Yearbook Staff
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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Celebrate NYW with Easy and Effective Yearbook Lesson Plans
How do you create lessons for a class as complicated and multi-faceted as yearbook? Sometimes it seems impossible to know where to start or what...
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How Can I Teach My Seniors To Train The Staff Throughout The Year?
Let’s be honest: training a yearbook staff is a lot of work. But who’s responsibility is it, really? Yes, as the adviser, you need to...
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Yearbook Classroom Routines
Create a classroom routine for a class that isn’t a normal class. It sounds simple enough, but it can be overwhelming trying to get everyone...
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Photography
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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Ethical Photo Editing: Maintaining Integrity in Yearbook Photography
As yearbook advisers and student journalists, it is crucial to uphold the highest standards of ethical photojournalism. In a world where photo manipulation has become...
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Don’t Miss Out on Walsworth’s 2025 Photo Contest for a Chance to Win Big!
Over the years we have seen incredible photos submitted nationwide by yearbook photographers and we can’t wait to see what this year brings us. The...
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Design
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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Mastering Yearbook 360 – Online Design in Five Days: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers and Students
Yearbook creation is an art that requires both creativity and technical prowess. To assist teachers and students in mastering the intricacies of Yearbook 360 –...
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Using Grids in InDesign: Video Training With the Yearbook Experts
Welcome to a new training video featuring Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE. In this session, they delve into the intricacies of...
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Copywriting
Storming the brain for a good idea
Updated by Delaney Pierce April 2025 Brainstorming is an important step of the theme development process, but at times it can feel like the trickiest...
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Mastering AP Style: Why AP Style Matters and How to Get it Right
Yearbook season is a whirlwind of creativity, deadlines and capturing memories that last a lifetime. But amidst the excitement, one crucial element often gets overlooked:...
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The Power of Proofing Yearbooks: Transforming Good Yearbooks into Great Ones
Yearbooks are labor-intensive projects, combining the elements of storytelling and design with journalistic precision. In the training video “Proofed to Perfection: Proofing and Editing Your...
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Mastering the Art of Yearbook Storytelling
As yearbook advisers and student journalists, we have a unique opportunity to capture the essence of a school year and preserve it for generations to...
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Marketing
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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A Social Media Manager’s Six Secrets to Social Media Success
While attending the Fall 2024 National High School Journalism convention in Philadelphia, the Walsworth team met Kimberly Allen, a 16-year old copy editor for Hanks...
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Boost Your Yearbook Sales with Social Media Resources
In today’s digital age, social media is one of the most powerful tools for reaching and engaging your school community. Whether you’re a yearbook adviser...
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