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How to Make Back to School Night Less Stressful
Back to School Night can be a source of stress for many teachers. Make Back To School Night a little less stressful with these helpful tips: Be Prepared Have everything ready to go the day before your Back To School Night. Make the most of your time by getting...
6 Ways to Keep Mindfulness in the Classroom
Students nowadays are becoming increasingly more stressed and anxious. Teaching mindfulness in the classroom can help students learn to cope with emotional and mental stresses. Students who are mindful demonstrate the ability to control their attention, remain calm,...
Drones: The New Threat to Firefighters
Drones: They are the new rage with millions now in the hands of hobbyists across the nation. They hoover, dive and provide amazing videos of dramatic scenery and inaccessible areas. While unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can provide exciting new ways to recreate and...
7 Strategies for Keeping Kids Off Their Electronic Devices
You’ve no doubt encountered the glazed look of your child mesmerized by a blue screened device. You’d like them to do their homework, go out and play, or spend some family time. Often, your demands or pleas to turn it off meet with an argument, indifference or just...
3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Passion for Law Enforcement
Being a police officer, especially in today’s times, is a very demanding job and with each daily demand comes an attitude that can build negatively after a while. We have some ideas to help change your mindset about how you feel at your job in law enforcement. A...
8 Motivating Summer Fitness Tips for Educators
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. For many teachers, summer is the time to complete projects you’ve been putting off during...
3 Ways Nurses Can Manage Stress at Work
Nurses face a highly demanding career with long hours and stressful situations. About 40% of nurses over the age of 30 experience burnout, anger, frustration and irritation from their job. And it's even higher for nurses under the age of 30. Here are 3 easy ways to...
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Break Without Breaking the Bank
If you are lucky enough to have some free time during summer break, take advantage of it. Don’t let the summer days slip by. Make the most of your summer without spending much money! Sleep In and Take Naps How often do you really get to do this? According to...
9 Ways to Know Your RV is Ready for the Open Road
As spring gives way to summer, it’s time to get your RV ready for heading to the mountains, camping or long road trips to visit family and...
#ThisIsMyMoment – Hannah Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RccrXZ6Xrag Hannah Davis is an educator and NEA Member. She works every day to inspire and educate her middle school science students. When she faced serious personal challenges, she turned it into a learning opportunity for her...