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16 Easy No-Cost and Non-Food Student Incentives
Whatever your classroom management style may be, you probably use some sort of student reward or incentive system. Student incentives can become expensive, but motivating and rewarding students does not require a heaping stash of fun-size candy bars or a treasure...
Disaster Preparation for Pets
Our pets are precious members of the family. We take them on adventures and shower them with treats and love. However, when it comes to disaster situations, our fur babies are often an after-thought, and sadly, many suffer and are left behind when a natural disaster...
Someone Got Hurt Watching the Game- Now What?
It's officially the best time of the year. Football season! Everyone knows that football is not the same without watch parties and tailgates! You've got the cold drinks, the savory BBQ, and the big screen ready for friends and family to come over and watch your...
Preparedness- How to Build an Emergency Kit
When an emergency or natural disaster strikes, it's important to have an emergency preparedness kit stocked and ready to go with basic items that meet your family's particular needs. Building an emergency kit is quick and easy. Plus, it could save your life. It is...
If Disaster Strikes – Are You Ready?
Disaster can strike at ANY time during ANY season. So, each year we are here to remind you to prepare for disaster situations in your home and communities. BE PREPARED: Before an emergency or natural disaster strikes, here are 10 things you can do: Plan and...
7 Fresh, Meaningful Cooperative Learning Strategies
Our Education Blogger is a public school teacher with over a decade of experience. She’s an active NEA member and enjoys writing about her experiences in the classroom. Cooperative learning strategies Tired of using the same cooperative learning strategies over...
8 Podcasts for Teachers
There is a podcast for just about everything these days. Podcasts for teachers or education professionals is no exception. Whether you are looking for support from other real-life teachers, want to brush up on your skills, or have a good laugh from someone who “gets...
7 Exclusive Insurance Benefits for First Responders
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Bullying Prevention – 10 Tips For Educators
With all of the new technology and apps that are continuously being developed, it is easy for bullying to go unnoticed by parents and teachers. According to the American Federation of Teachers, 15-25 percent of all American students are bullied to some degree; 40 and...
ID Theft Protection- The Worst Passwords
Keeping track of all our security passwords and codes is a pain. There’s one for the credit cards, a few for work, and a half dozen others for everything from the online bill paying to our social media accounts. Since it’s become such hassle, all too many of us are...