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Winter Driving Safety
Undoubtedly, when the roads are covered in snow and/or ice the best option is to just stay hunkered down at home. However, for the majority of us, that's not an option. In fact, 70 percent of US roads are located in snowy regions. and each year over 116,000 people are...
Emergency Winter Car Kit
Driving in winter weather can be extremely dangerous, but for most of the country, a winter commute in sub-par conditions is a fact of life. Getting out during a wintery mix may be unavoidable, but it is important to know that even small amounts of snow, ice, freezing...
Discipline Ideas & Resources for Teachers
About the author Alan Haskvitz has taught for 45 years and has credentials in special education, gifted education school administration, and all core subjects. He has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame and was chosen by Reader's Digest as a Hero in...
Keep on Course Jeep Compass Giveaway
Educators lead extremely busy lives, but the worst time to multi-task or let the mind wander is behind the wheel. From smartphones to navigation devices, technology is a dangerous temptation for drivers to take their eyes off the road. Tending to passengers, eating or...
Teacher Health: Take the Wellness Oath
As school returns from holiday break, teachers have just a few months left in the school year. Of course, it sounds shorter when you say it out loud compared to the actual amount of activity that is crammed into those remaining months. For your mental health and...
New Year’s Eve Party Safety
We are about to turn the calendars to welcome in the beginning of a new decade – 2020! Tonight, millions will gather around the world to ring in the New Year, and if you are hosting a New Year’s Eve party, remember; safety is the number one priority. Every year,...
KNEA Member Receives $500 New Teacher Award from California Casualty
Kansas City, KS, December 26, 2019 – Piper East Elementary School instructor Katherine Kirchhoff’s holidays became much sweeter, thanks to a $500 New Teacher Shopping Spree from California Casualty. California Casualty’s Field Marketing Manager, Gabby Sole,...
Holiday Light Safety
Author, Sheryl Turner, is a grant writer for Nenana Volunteer Fire/EMS Department in Alaska and a member of the National Volunteer Fire Council. Hi, Everyone...This past weekend we spent quality time with our Goddaughter and her family in Carlsbad, California. My...
Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests
No doubt, one of the best parts about the Holiday Season is gathering and spending time with close family and friends, but when you are the host it can become a bit stressful. With the holidays coming up soon, here are a few last-minute tips to help you and your home...
Fire Prevention Tips for the Holidays
As you bustle about getting ready for the holidays, please be careful. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the winter solstice, the season comes with an increased risk. Home fires peak this time of year and the joy of the holiday season can turn...