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Outdoor Recreational Safety Tips
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor adventures. Whether you like hiking, biking, swimming or camping, there are plenty of activities to enjoy and places to explore. While we have fun, it’s also important to remember that sometimes our outdoor excursions come with...
Protect Your Car From These Summer Driving Dangers
It’s hot… but you’re not the only thing feeling the heat. Rising temperatures are not only dangerous for us; they can also wreak havoc on our vehicles. As the summer heat bears down in the midst of vacation and road trip season, here’s what you can do to help better...
Teachers During the Summer Memes
Sleeping in, getting to enjoy your coffee while it's still hot, eating, and going to the bathroom whenever you want... These activities are all delicacies to teachers in the summertime. Here's how we're feeling soaking up our last few weeks of summer. ...
Incorporating Virtual Learning Skills Into the New School Year
Written by Casey Keyser, MSEA Third Grade Teacher I don’t need to tell anyone in the school system how difficult the last year and a half was for education. Not just for teachers, but for bus drivers, principals, parents, students, and everyone in between. Teaching...
Managing Your Child’s Screen Time
It’s no secret that kids of all ages love electronic devices - video games, tablets, computers, smartphones, etc. And we do, too! But all of the technology that surrounds us can become addictive. So, how do you help your child manage screen time and develop good...
5 Free Summer PD Resources for Teachers
Teachers do not have summers off. Professional development (PD) is one of the many tasks that’s expected of educators in the summer. But if your district doesn’t provide or pay for PD resources, the costs can quickly add up. If you’re looking for ways you can easily...
Summer Fire Prevention
Planning to fire up the grill or gather around the fire pit this summer? While these fun activities are great ways to spend the season with your family and friends, they also come with a risk of fire-related injuries. If you’re hosting an outdoor gathering or handling...
Getting Rid of Humidity in Your Home
Summer is here and (unfortunately for most) so is the heat and humidity. But humidity in your home isn’t just uncomfortable. Did you know it can also do some serious damage to your house and your health? Humidity describes the amount of moisture in the air. When the...
Indoor Projects You Need to Try This Summer
Looking for projects to do this summer to enhance your home? Try these 6 fun, easy and creative ways to spruce up your living space. We’ve even added some helpful tips so that you can get the most out of each DIY (do-it-yourself) project. Happy decorating! ...
Debunking the Myth ‘Teachers Have Summers Off’
“It must be nice to have the whole summer off.” At least that’s what many people say to (and assume about) teachers. However, if you’re like the majority of educators, you can’t even remember a summer when you didn’t work or teach summer school, complete professional...