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10 Ways Teachers Can Relax on Spring Break
You’ve nearly made it... Spring break is just within reach! This time off can be a great opportunity for teachers to get away. It’s also a time when teachers should take a step back from the stress of the classroom. Here are some great ways you can de-stress over your...
Questions to Ask Before Boarding Your Pet
Spring break will be here before you know it and summer is right around the corner. If your plans include travel and Fido isn’t invited, here are a few things to consider when deciding where and who will care for your four-legged family member while you’re away....
First Responders – Be Kind to Your Heart
The men and women of public safety are tough, in control, and working to put others ahead of themselves. It takes a lot of “heart” to do the job. If you wear a uniform, be aware that your risk of heart disease might be higher than the general population. February is...
Beat the Urge to Use Your Smartphone Behind the Wheel
While we worry about our teens texting while behind the wheel, what kind of example are we setting? Nearly one-third of drivers of all ages admit to texting, talking or checking a map app while on the road. With Americans spending an average of an hour a day on the...
Paradise Educators (PINT) Get A School Lounge Makeover
Despite losing homes and setting up classes in a temporary building 25 miles away in Chico, Paradise Intermediate School (PINT) staff are back at work helping students. The vacant Orchard Supply Hardware store where the school is now housed is not the most...
Moving up the Ranks – Police Officer Resume Building Tips to Help You Get There
You've been on patrol for a few years and now you are thinking about moving up the ranks or maybe moving to a bigger department with more opportunities? Your resume can help you stand out above other candidates. The job search for police officers is not like a normal...
California Casualty Applauds California’s 2019 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the five 2019 California Teachers of the Year who were recently honored during the annual gala for their exceptional impact on students, schools and their communities.The 2019 Teachers of the Year, who represent thousands of dedicated...
8 Winter Driving Tips for New Drivers
Icy roads. Traffic jams. Black ice. Snow conditions. All of these can make a parent go crazy just thinking about their teen driving in these conditions. How do you talk to your new driver about driving in the winter season? We have some easy tips to get the...
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...