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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...
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...