Story Sharing Ideas
Stories connect people by sharing a different perspective. People are looking for stories that warm the heart and make them stop scrolling. We’re here to help you find stories focused on belonging, impact and partnerships to highlight your programming and connect with your community.
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Find inspiration from other community education programs across the state. Click here to read stories. Do you have a similar story to share? Tell it!
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Ask your community education directors or educators about recent participants that perhaps:
- Have made a big impact on your community;
- Have made major progress in certain courses; or
- Have shared heartwarming testimonials about their experience or their child’s experience in community education
Take some time to highlight these participants or ask for the educator to share their story. We want to hear about it!
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What unique partnerships exist in your neighborhood, thanks to community education? Talk about it!
Now, where to promote the stories?
Use our design templates within the toolkit and share everywhere!
- Website
- Social media pages
- Email and printed newsletters
- Local media (newspaper, TV station or radio station)
- Word of mouth
Be Inspired:
Read about impactful community education programming stories from your colleagues across Minnesota.
Share Your Story:
Complete our simple form to share powerful community education stories from your own community.
Access Resources:
Whether you’re a new or veteran member, we’re here to support your community education program efforts.