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Mental Health & Your Classroom Culture
Coronavirus has taken its toll on the world, mentally and physically, and after almost an entire calendar year of adapting to the constant changes in education, our teachers are not the only ones who are feeling the effects. Students across the country have had their...
6 Myths of Winter Home Maintenance
Tomato juice is the best way to de-funk a skunked dog. Newspapers are the top choice for getting your windows sparkly clean. You’ve probably heard these tips a million times before? Too bad they don’t actually work! When it comes to maintaining your home, the last...
Winter Roof Care: Preventing Snow Build-up and Ice Dams
Snow build-up packs a double-punch threat to your roof – and home. As snow piles up on your roof, it creates two threats over time. One is a heavy snow weight which, if left unchecked, can pose a risk of roof collapse. The other is the formation and persistence of ice...
Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Stumpf
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...
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Often called the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that claims more than 400 American lives each year, sends 20,000 to the emergency room, and hospitalizes more than 4,000. It is an indiscriminate killer, striking its victims when...
6 Winter Home Hazards and How to Avoid Them
With cold weather comes extra hazards. Be on the lookout for these six common ones, so you can avoid injury, accidents, and damage to your home. 1. Unsafe Heaters and Furnaces Make sure your heating system has been inspected by a professional...
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...