Your calendar may look a little lighter this time of year, but between updating your website, summer programs, preparing for back-to-school, and hopefully finding some time to recharge, there’s still plenty happening behind the scenes.

Social media isn’t slowing down either. That’s why the latest edition of Finalsite’s Social Media Trends for Schools brings together the biggest updates school teams should know this summer, including the features, trends, and strategies shaping school communications in 2026.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new:

Social Media Trends and Updates for Schools

New Meta App

Meta dropped a new app, Forum, that turns Facebook Groups into a Reddit-like space for questions and answers from communities. However, many believe that Meta hopes to collect more authentic, human-generated conversations to train and improve its AI. 

Instagram Edits Auto Translates in 15 Languages

¡Sorprendente! The Edits app recently added bilingual captions in 15 languages, along with new templates, clip-locking tools, overlays, and seasonal sound effects.

With digital accessibility becoming increasingly important for schools, these updates could make video content more inclusive while also making it faster and easier to create.

LinkedIn Collab Posts 

With LinkedIn’s new collaborative post feature, users and company pages can co-author posts. This feature will make it easier to showcase shared wins, partnerships, launches, and team milestones while tapping into multiple audiences.

This feature is great for highlighting partnerships, alumni stories, staff achievements, student programs, and district-wide initiatives.

So What’s Next?

For more insights, tips, and strategies to improve your school’s social media strategy, download the latest edition of Finalsite’s Social Media Trends for Schools for the inside scoop on the latest social media news and how it will impact you and your school.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As the Social Media and Content Specialist, Hailey oversees Finalsite's social media accounts and helps grow its online community. Following her time at the University of Kansas, where she took up rowing, Hailey is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys playing soccer and running.