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How Not to Get Thumped by Summer Storms
The summer storm season is here. There has been record flooding, a rash of tornadoes, and an increase of insurance claims due to hail in many areas of the country. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that hail causes $1 billion dollars in...
Household Inventory Checklist
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6 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe This Summer
Even the most attentive and caring parents make mistakes- including accidentally leaving or locking a child in a car. Sometimes,…
A 4-Step Guide to Classroom Transitions
Classroom transitions can be time-consuming and steal away precious teaching time. Whether it's lining up to go somewhere outside of the classroom, or changing to a different activity, trying to get all students to "switch gears" can be a tricky task. We...
WA FMM Erica Reich Teaches High School Class
California Casualty Customer Care Specialist Darrah Z. recently received an unusual request from Union High School (Evergreen School District – Washington) Math Teacher and long-term customer Jeanie Langley. “Jeanie sent me an email asking about an expert who could...
5 Ways to Get Excited About Being a Nurse Again
Have you lost the happy feeling that your job used to bring? Are you already annoyed by the thought of your job? Let’s find that joy and smile that you once had from being a nurse. These 5 tips can make you feel more passionate about nursing: 1. Find a Support...
4 Things Teachers Should Do Before the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is hectic. Assemblies, field trips, awards ceremonies, and celebrations seem to fill up the calendar during that last month. Your “To-Do” list is a mile long filled with tasks that need to be completed before the end of the year....
Educators: Win a Dodge Journey
As a busy educator, your journey through life offers new adventures at every turn: enriching students, finding work/life balance and giving back to your community. [video width="1280" height="720"...
When it Makes Dollars and Sense to Buy a Home
You’ve just received another rent increase from your landlord and you’re starting to wonder if it’s time to buy a home or condo. That’s the question many people are asking as rents continue to escalate across the nation. Buying a home is not for everyone, however, if...
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Break Without Breaking the Bank
https://youtu.be/z3ANggTCOe4 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. Making the Most of Your Summer Break Without Breaking the Bank...