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Teens and Distracted Driving – What You Can Do
Car crashes are the number one cause of death for teens, with drivers aged 16-19 the most likely to be in a fatal car crash of all drivers. Teens’ inexperience behind the wheel is a primary reason for these tragic statistics. Another is reckless and distracted driving...
Halloween Costume Ideas for Teachers
Don't let this Halloween be just a bunch of Hocus Pocus in your classroom. Halloween Costume Ideas for Teachers Here are some awesome Teacher Halloween Costumes even the Sanderson sisters would be proud of: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Chicka...
Employee Spotlight: Brian Goodman
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...
Smoke Alarms: Your First Line of Defense
There are many more combustible materials in today’s homes than in years past, which means a spark or small fire can engulf a house in less than five minutes. Smoke alarms are a critical first line of defense against catastrophic loss. To keep your family and home...
Tips for Navigating Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences might look a bit different this year, but the goals, priorities, and basics will remain the same. These brief meetings are wonderful opportunities for parents and teachers to check in on student’s successes and areas for improvement, as well...
Animals in the Attic … and the Walls and the Basement
Although wildlife can be cute from a distance, that doesn’t mean you want them moving in. Besides general annoyance, animals that become unwitting roommates can bring costly damage and risk of disease. The first step in staying critter-free is to understand how and...
Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Whitmore
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...
Preparing Your Home for the Cooler Months
Fall is here! The leaving are changing colors and soon the temperature will drop, but is your home ready for the cooler weather? Follow our 10 indoor and outdoor tips below to help get your house ready for the winter months ahead. Indoor: Use Heavy Duty Drapes...
Cyberbullying: What Parents Should Know
Bullies have always been around. But whereas bullying used to happen mostly on school campuses and in classrooms, it’s now followed students to their remote and virtual lives. As children and teens go to classes online, and their main line of communication is via...
An Open Letter “Thank You” to Custodians
This is an open letter “Thank You” to our custodians. To keep a school running, it takes a village- especially now. As much as teachers deserve praise and support for all of the work that they do inside (and outside) of the classroom, there are other unsung heroes...