A 5-Step Process for Producing a School or District Podcast

Sharing school news through scripted audio communication is an effective way to keep families and the larger community informed.

Podcasts have become an increasingly popular method for consuming content. There are approximately 135 million podcast listeners in the United States, and 70 percent of adult listeners engage in podcasts with their children. What do these numbers mean for schools? Producing a podcast offers an easy and convenient alternative to keep families and community members informed about your school or district. Podcasts avoid email overload and confusing school website navigation, and provide consistency across schools when it comes to updates. The flexibility of podcasts eliminates time restrictions, allowing families to listen whenever they have time.

Here are five steps to get started.