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Thank a Peace Officer Today!
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) – a day designated to honor the more than 800,000 men and women across the country who have taken the pledge to protect and serve. From fighting crime and saving lives to ensuring public safety, responding to...
Lessons Learned from Teaching in 2020
2020 has been a bumpy ride for everyone, especially for our teachers, school staff, and students. Between the sudden shift to remote learning in the spring, a summer spent stressing about protocols and procedures, and an uneasy and ever-changing fall semester, they're...
Teachers Returning from Winter Break Memes
It's that time of year again.... winter break is officially over. Sure, there is nothing better than seeing your students faces after a few weeks away from each other; but let's be real, it feels so good to be able to lay around in your PJ's all day and not do...
Finding Motivation After Winter Break
Congratulations on surviving another semester of pandemic schooling, which could be considered enough stress for an entire school-year itself. You’re now savoring the last of your winter break and some hard-earned R&R. But the mornings are dark; it’s cold and...
What To Do if You Get Caught Driving in a Snowstorm
There’s never a good time for severe weather to hit, but among the worst is when you’re on the road. A sudden snowstorm can quickly impair your visibility, make road conditions extremely dangerous, and affect how your car handles. Stay safe on wintertime roads with...
5 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers
Author: Erin Randolph has taught elementary school for ten years. She lives in Olathe, KS with her husband, son, and daughter. After a short winter break, teachers will be returning to their classrooms (and virtual classrooms) to begin the 2nd semester of the...
Employee Spotlight: Nina Ericksen
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The Employee Spotlight is a new series aiming to highlight those talented individuals that make up our successful company culture and community. From human resource recruiters and learning and development trainers to...
Black Ice Safety Tips – At Home And On the Road
The same winter wonderland scene that gives us soft snowdrifts outside cozy living rooms can also serve up treacherous blizzards, freezes, and black ice. Contrary to its name, black ice is actually clear and forms a frozen “glaze” that coats all kinds of surfaces and...
20 Holiday Traditions for Your Family
Does your family have any holiday traditions? Many families traditionally gather with friends and loved ones on or around the holidays and much like all other plans, those get-togethers have been interrupted and/or canceled by COVID-19. So, to help those families who...
5 Tips for Driving Safe in Holiday Traffic
The holidays are HERE, and unfortunately so is the holiday traffic. As millions hit the road to travel near and far this holiday season roadways will quickly become overly congested, traffic delays more frequent, and holiday road rage will start to set in for many...