ABSTRACT
Ten years ago the authors might have said that the schools should reflect their community. Now, they believe more than ever, that their schools challenge their communities to join with them in making the learning process one that is student-centered, innovative, inspirational, and powered by the limitless possibilities of technology. The authors started by engaging the stakeholders in a strategic planning process to create a vision and mission unique to the school. The hashtag (#) is the epitome of collaboration and connectedness. Alerting the students and parents in their school to their social media presence in traditional ways will connect with them where they are. The members of the group continued their year using social media to tell stories from the classroom which opened up their doors to the many followers of the school account as well.
