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9 Educator Tips for Balancing Work and Home
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. Your personal life is yours, and it is precious. It is also necessary. Especially during...
New Year’s Resolution: Complete a Home Inventory
Here’s an unsettling statistic – about half of US households still haven’t completed a home inventory. Of those who have done one, 40 percent haven’t updated it in many years. It’s a resolution that we urge you to make. Why? You’ve worked hard to make your house a...
Easy Self-Care Tips for Educators
The stress and exhaustion of teaching can take a toll, even if you don’t realize it. Your mind is constantly running back and forth between teaching, meetings, emails, parents, and life at home. So when the weight of anxiety and stress get heavy, here are some easy...
Winter Holiday Teaching Resources
It’s time to get your classroom into the winter holiday spirit! Check out our favorite, educational, winter holiday videos, lesson plans, and games below! Videos Kwanzaa (History.com) Hanukkah (History.com) Diwali - Festival of Lights (National...
Letting Someone Else Use Your Car Could Hurt Your Wallet
A friend or relative needs your help, their car is out of commission and they want to borrow yours for a quick errand. You like to think of yourself as nice and helpful, so of course, you say "yes". While it may seem like a kind gesture, letting them use...
Holiday Skip – Money When You Need It the Most
Make the holidays more jolly for your wallet by taking advantage of the Holiday Skip Payment option. Don’t let your budget impact your family moments. California Casualty helps you budget for the important things in life with the Holiday Skip Payment option. You can...
Protect Your Home and Family – Know It. Do It.
In the US, home break-ins occur about every 18 seconds. That’s pretty alarming. Not only can a thief steal your belongings, they can rob your peace of mind leaving you and your family feeling violated, scared and even angry. By taking the time to educate yourself and...
Take Back Your Plan Time!
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. I know it sounds a little strange, but this one helps me stay on track. Each day I have a specific...
4 Ways Teachers Can Create a “Perfect” Classroom Seating Arrangement
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. Creating the “perfect” classroom seating arrangement is one of the more challenging aspects...
Do’s and Don’ts If You’re Involved in a Crash
Accidents happen. You may or may not know what to do, and what not to do, if you are involved in a crash. After the screeching of tires...