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Tornados: Don’t be Left Twisting in the Wind
Springtime is tornado season in the United States. Many people have been lulled into false sense of security by the relatively slow start this year. But once again Mother Nature flexed her muscles sending destructive storms roaring through much of the Midwest. As the...
Parched California Sparks Fire Worries: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home
California is parched, and bracing for another scary fire year. Once again, much needed rain and snow has eluded the state. The snow pack is a paltry six percent of normal and this January through March was the driest ever in recorded history. The U.S. Drought Monitor...
The Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom
Technology will always be a double-edged sword, regardless of what it does or where it’s used. This is perhaps no more evident than in the classroom. While new technologies give students access to more information than any previous generation has ever had, the advance...
Leslyn Wiese Hero of the Month: March 2015
Leslyn has been a nurse for 20 years and her close friends call her a healer. Whether it’s a person, or small animal, she stops to give the best care to each one with compassion and kindness. Leslyn works in the ICU unit in Arizona. There was a 2 year old that had...
A High School Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Management
Classroom management is one of the central facets of teaching … and often the most difficult. This is especially true for high school teachers, because teenage students tend to be more rebellious and uncooperative. By understanding the challenges you face and learning...
5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Classroom Discussion
Whether at the elementary or post-graduate level, teachers everywhere often struggle with facilitating classroom discussion. You may have one or two students who are completely engaged, but too often you catch yourself wishing everyone would share their thoughts for a...
Springing Forward May Set You Back!
There’s a lot of debate about the spring time change; it’s nice to get more daylight but the effects may not be worth it – kids are tired and cranky and many of us are exhausted from losing the hour of sleep. If you are feeling “out of sorts” the week after the change...
California Casualty is Presenting Sponsor of California Honoring Educators That Make a Difference
San Mateo, CA, March 2, 2015 – Educators and dignitaries gathered February 16 to honor five 2015 California Teachers of the Year. The gala recognized the dedicated, exceptional teachers for their passion in helping all their students achieve both in and outside of the...
Peace Officers: Be Kind to Your Heart
Peace officers are taught to be tough, in control and looking out for the welfare of others. Keep in mind, though, the job also comes with a lot of stress that could be hard on the heart. While February is the month of love, it’s also Heart Month – a reminder that we...
Katelin Lewis: Hero of the Month February 2015
Katelin is a versatile young lady. She has been a volunteer firefighter since 2009 and currently is Captain at the East 63 Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Fire Prevention Teacher. Katelin graduated Magna Cum Laude Honors with Bachelors in Science. She...